{"product_id":"insecta-hymenoptera-plate-11-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Insecta: Hymenoptera (Plate 11) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera Pl. 11 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a classic Victorian zoological illustration that distills the 19th century’s passion for cataloguing the natural world into a single, beautifully composed scientific plate. Issued as part of a larger natural history work, it presents representative members of the order Hymenoptera—bees, wasps, ants, and their relatives—arranged with clarity and labeled for study. True to its era, the image balances meticulous draftsmanship with calm restraint, emphasizing structure and identification over flourish, while revealing the elegance of these insects’ forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or hand-stretched artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit everything from a focused gallery wall to a statement piece for a study or library. Optional framing is available, and we can personalize your print upon request—add a caption, date line, or plate number notation; keep or sympathetically crop margins; and coordinate mat and frame finishes to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a noted English naturalist, collector, and patron of 19th-century science. Working at a time when global expeditions were transforming biology, he helped document species with an emphasis on accuracy, taxonomy, and accessibility for researchers. His collaborations and editorial oversight fostered a high standard of illustration, ensuring that plates like this one were both authoritative and visually coherent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hymenoptera plate is significant not merely as art but as a working scientific tool from a pivotal moment in natural history. The Victorian period witnessed a surge in species discovery and classification; careful comparative images such as this enabled scholars to distinguish families and genera at a glance. The measured spacing, consistent viewpoints, and clean labeling aid side-by-side comparison—an invaluable aid for identification and teaching then, and an evocative window into scientific practice now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the plate is quietly luminous. On a white ground, the insects’ naturalistic browns, blacks, and yellows are rendered with crisp, engraved linework. Transparent wings are suggested through delicate washes and fine venation, while warm notes—touches of orange and beige—add subtle contrast without overwhelming the scientific clarity. The result is a timeless composition that reads equally well from a distance and up close: a refined marriage of observation and design that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. For naturalists, beekeepers, and lovers of entomology alike, owning this print brings the beauty of Hymenoptera into everyday view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider this an inspired gift for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for a friend embarking on or returning from fieldwork and nature travel. Elegant, educational, and endlessly detailed, it’s a conversation piece that honors both science and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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