{"product_id":"hymenoptera-plate-31-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Hymenoptera (Plate 31) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera Pl 31 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration: clear-eyed, orderly, and devoted to the careful study of nature. Created by the English naturalist during an era when taxonomy and classification were reshaping the sciences, this plate presents members of the insect order Hymenoptera—the group that includes bees, wasps, and ants—with the sober elegance characteristic of 19th-century natural history. Rather than theatrical flourish, the emphasis is on observation and comparison: crisply drawn forms, labeled figures, and measured color accents guide the eye toward structure and identity.\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 luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive display-ready. We also provide tasteful personalization—such as an added caption, dedication, or period-style plate title—and subtle design adjustments like margin widths to harmonize with your decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading English naturalist of the Victorian age, renowned for his role in collecting, cataloguing, and promoting the study of global biodiversity. His work reflects the period’s drive to document the natural world with rigor and clarity, bridging the worlds of science and art so that both scholars and laypeople could appreciate the intricacies of species form and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Hymenoptera played a central role in 19th-century biology, inspiring sustained inquiry into behavior, ecology, and anatomy. Plates like this one were designed as tools for identification and comparison, presenting multiple views and carefully differentiated figures to help viewers trace distinctions in wing venation, antennae shape, and body segmentation. In this way, the print is both a historical artifact of scientific progress and a timeless window into the disciplined curiosity of the age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design: The composition arranges its specimens in a tidy, grid-like cadence that invites side-by-side examination. Fine, evenly weighted linework defines each silhouette, while restrained color—warm orange and honey-brown accents over a soft beige ground, balanced by ample white space—punctuates key anatomical details without overwhelming them. The result is a quietly luminous sheet that feels at once scholarly and decorative, ideal for interiors that favor natural textures, earth tones, and understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this print brings the poise of Victorian scientific illustration into your home, study, library, or office. It makes a refined gift for entomologists, science teachers, natural history lovers, and collectors of vintage design—perfect for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or as a thoughtful gesture for anyone recently returned from travels that sparked a deeper appreciation for the natural world.\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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