{"product_id":"moths-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-11-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 11) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 011 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at the height of the 19th-century passion for cataloguing the natural world. Devoted to the moths of the order Lepidoptera (historically grouped as Heterocera), this plate presents multiple specimens in clear, comparable views to aid scientific study. Godman’s meticulous approach bridges art and taxonomy: each specimen is rendered with lifelike coloration, precise symmetry, and an elegant clarity that still captivates modern eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free, heavyweight paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, your print can be ordered unframed, framed, or gallery-wrapped, with optional borders for matting. The Unique Maps Co. also provides personalization and customization on request—tailored sizing, titled captions, and thoughtful framing choices—to help you create a piece perfectly suited to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist and collector whose scholarship and support of fieldwork advanced the study and classification of insects in the 19th century. His name is closely linked with major natural-history enterprises of the era, and his collections and patronage bolstered institutional research for generations. This plate reflects the rigorous standards that defined his contribution to entomology—where accuracy, legibility, and beauty worked in concert to further scientific understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject matter is historically significant. In the Victorian period, natural history plates like this were essential tools: they allowed researchers and enthusiasts to compare wing shape, venation, and patterning at a glance. Heterocera plates, in particular, were organized to make subtle differences among moth species immediately visible, supporting identification and classification long before the advent of color photography. In this context, Pl 011 is more than decoration—it’s a distillation of 19th-century scientific method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistically, the composition is striking for its measured balance and luminous palette. Dominant notes of yellow, white, and orange mingle with earthy browns and the occasional cool blue, giving each specimen a vivid yet natural presence. Fine line work and delicate shading convey the powdery texture of the wings, while the clean background keeps attention on silhouette and motif—chevrons, bands, and eye-spots—so crucial to identification. The result is a timeless print that pairs scholarly elegance with interior sophistication; it sits beautifully in studies and libraries, but also brings warm, natural color to living rooms, hallways, or a child’s nature-themed bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and educational, this print makes a memorable gift for entomologists and lepidopterists, science teachers, natural-history lovers, and fans of Victorian art. It’s a refined choice for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming—especially for anyone who appreciates the quiet wonder of the natural world framed with museum-level care.\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. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417531912576,"sku":"UM00329962A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417531945344,"sku":"UM00329963A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58417531978112,"sku":"UM00329964A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417532010880,"sku":"UM00329965A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417532043648,"sku":"UM00329966A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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