{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-130-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 130) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl. 130 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration from the great age of natural history. Attributed to the English scientist and collector born in 1834, this plate sits within a larger series devoted to Coleoptera—the beetles—reflecting the 19th century’s drive to observe, classify, and share the diversity of the natural world. Its clear, methodical layout and precise draftsmanship were created to serve scientific study while also appealing to the eye, bridging scholarship and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from multiple sizes, with optional matting and professional framing in a range of finishes. We also offer personalization and customization—such as bespoke sizing, custom titleplates, or a commemorative inscription—so your print arrives ready to hang and made uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading Victorian naturalist and an influential patron and organizer of scientific knowledge. Active in an era that witnessed rapid advances in taxonomy, he helped shape the way scholars and enthusiasts encountered the natural world through carefully curated publications and collections. Godman’s legacy includes significant contributions to the documentation of flora and fauna across the globe, and his name remains closely associated with the exacting standards of late 19th-century natural history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this plate matters: Coleoptera is the largest order of insects, and works like Pl. 130 played a crucial role in cataloging that immense diversity for comparison and study. The systematic, grid-like layout allows the viewer to assess form and variation at a glance—head, thorax, and elytra are rendered with exceptional clarity—making the print an elegant tool for education as well as a handsome piece of wall art. It exemplifies the period’s marriage of art and science, when illustrated plates helped standardize identification practices and spread knowledge among scholars and amateurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design: A restrained, earthy palette—burnished orange, warm beige, and clean white—anchors the composition, with subtle gradients and fine linework used to model each beetle’s glossy carapace and delicate legs. The background is intentionally quiet, so the specimens command attention; crisp outlines and tidy spacing lend a balanced, almost architectural rhythm. These qualities make the print visually fresh today: its warm orange notes complement natural woods and brass finishes, while the neutral ground suits both contemporary minimal interiors and classic library walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, instructive, and timeless, Insecta Coleoptera Pl. 130 makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, natural history lovers, and anyone who appreciates the charm of Victorian science. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or as a memento for someone recently returned from travels, it brings scholarly poise and quiet wonder to any room.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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