{"product_id":"moths-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-049-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 049) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera, Plate 049 (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at a time when naturalists were ambitiously cataloguing the living world. This carefully arranged plate focuses on moths—then grouped under the historic term “Heterocera”—and exemplifies the era’s commitment to close observation and meticulous documentation. Set against a crisp white field, each specimen is rendered with quiet precision so that differences in wing shape, patterning, and coloration could be studied long before color photography was widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, with optional framing to arrive ready-to-hang. Personalization and custom requests—such as adding a tidy caption line, subtle margins for matting, or a bespoke size to fit your space—are all welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist, collector, and patron of science whose influence spanned botany, ornithology, and entomology. Working in the great tradition of nineteenth-century natural history, he oversaw and contributed to authoritative publications that combined breadth of scholarship with exacting visual standards. His plates were designed to be genuinely useful to researchers and collectors, yet refined enough to satisfy the Victorian taste for elegance and order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate 049 stands out for its scholarly purpose and lucid design. The moths are presented in a methodical arrangement that clarifies distinctions in form and markings, while figure numbers and notations (originally keyed to the text) reflect a rigorous scientific approach. In an age of exploration and classification, such images were vital tools for identification and comparison, bridging the gap between field observation and the printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the plate is beautifully balanced. The dominant white background allows the specimens’ muted oranges and soft greens to glow without crowding the eye. Fine strokes articulate the tracery of wing veins; subtle washes and stippled shadows suggest a living sheen. Patterns range from delicate banding to bolder patches, rewarding close viewing and lending the work a quietly decorative quality. As wall art, it brings a studied calm and a hint of cabinet-of-curiosities charm to interiors—perfect for a study, library, or any room that appreciates the poise of natural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a discerning gift for naturalists, entomology enthusiasts, and lovers of Victorian art—ideal for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or for anyone recently returned from a nature-focused journey and eager to bring a bit of the field into their home.\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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