Insecta Hymenoptera, Plate 21 by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879
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Frederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Hymenoptera, Plate 21 (first published 1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created to document the extraordinary diversity...
Seguir leyendoFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Hymenoptera, Plate 21 (first published 1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created to document the extraordinary diversity of bees, wasps, ants, and their relatives. An English naturalist and collector born in 1834, Godman championed careful observation at a moment when natural history blossomed into a truly systematic science. This plate reflects that spirit: crisp linework, measured color, and a lucid composition that invites close study rather than dramatic flourish.
Offered here as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., your edition can be produced on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study-friendly formats to statement pieces, with optional framing and matting. We also offer customized margins, discreet titling, and personalization to suit your space—ideal for gallery walls, home libraries, and studios.
About the artist: Godman was deeply engaged in the classification of the natural world, particularly entomology, and worked in concert with leading scientists and illustrators of his day. His work helped codify visual standards for identification, making complex taxonomic differences legible to specialists and enthusiasts alike. Through projects like this, he bridged field observation, collecting, and scholarly publication to expand knowledge across the Victorian and early Edwardian eras.
Why this subject matters: Hymenoptera encompasses some of the most ecologically important insects on Earth, from pollinating bees to the endlessly varied forms of wasps and sawflies. This plate’s orderly arrangement, with each specimen labeled by its scientific name, was designed for side-by-side comparison—an elegant solution to a scientific problem. The grid-like presentation channels the 19th century’s drive to sort and understand nature, making the print as informative now as it was to its original readers.
Color, style, and design: The composition is restrained and luminous. On a clean white field, bodies shaded in warm beige and naturalistic browns are accented by notes of orange—especially along segmented abdomens—while translucent wings glow with pale yellow tints. Fine, decisive outlines capture antennae, legs, and wing venation, while softer interior strokes model volume and texture. The overall effect is both meticulous and serene: a study in clarity that pairs beautifully with oak, linen, terracotta, and other warm neutrals. For collectors and interior designers, it offers the rare blend of scientific rigor and decorative poise—equally at home above a writing desk or as the anchor of a natural history gallery wall.
This print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, beekeepers, gardeners, and lovers of natural history—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming. It’s also a considerate choice for someone who has recently visited a natural history museum or returned from a nature-focused journey, offering a timeless keepsake of discovery and curiosity.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You 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 more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Frederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Hymenoptera, Plate 21 (first published 1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created to document the extraordinary diversity of bees, wasps, ants, and their relatives. An English naturalist and collector born in 1834, Godman championed careful observation at a moment when natural history blossomed into a truly systematic science. This plate reflects that spirit: crisp linework, measured color, and a lucid composition that invites close study rather than dramatic flourish.
Offered here as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., your edition can be produced on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study-friendly formats to statement pieces, with optional framing and matting. We also offer customized margins, discreet titling, and personalization to suit your space—ideal for gallery walls, home libraries, and studios.
About the artist: Godman was deeply engaged in the classification of the natural world, particularly entomology, and worked in concert with leading scientists and illustrators of his day. His work helped codify visual standards for identification, making complex taxonomic differences legible to specialists and enthusiasts alike. Through projects like this, he bridged field observation, collecting, and scholarly publication to expand knowledge across the Victorian and early Edwardian eras.
Why this subject matters: Hymenoptera encompasses some of the most ecologically important insects on Earth, from pollinating bees to the endlessly varied forms of wasps and sawflies. This plate’s orderly arrangement, with each specimen labeled by its scientific name, was designed for side-by-side comparison—an elegant solution to a scientific problem. The grid-like presentation channels the 19th century’s drive to sort and understand nature, making the print as informative now as it was to its original readers.
Color, style, and design: The composition is restrained and luminous. On a clean white field, bodies shaded in warm beige and naturalistic browns are accented by notes of orange—especially along segmented abdomens—while translucent wings glow with pale yellow tints. Fine, decisive outlines capture antennae, legs, and wing venation, while softer interior strokes model volume and texture. The overall effect is both meticulous and serene: a study in clarity that pairs beautifully with oak, linen, terracotta, and other warm neutrals. For collectors and interior designers, it offers the rare blend of scientific rigor and decorative poise—equally at home above a writing desk or as the anchor of a natural history gallery wall.
This print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, beekeepers, gardeners, and lovers of natural history—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming. It’s also a considerate choice for someone who has recently visited a natural history museum or returned from a nature-focused journey, offering a timeless keepsake of discovery and curiosity.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You 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 more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Para la mayoría de los pedidos, el tiempo de entrega es de aproximadamente 3 días laborables. Los productos personalizados y a medida tardan más, ya que tengo que hacer la personalización y enviártelo para su aprobación, lo cual suele tardar 1 o 2 días.
Tenga en cuenta que los pedidos enmarcados muy grandes suelen tardar más en fabricarse y entregarse.
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Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los pedidos dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir tu pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas, tazas y bolsas de tela) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
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Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Cada impresión artística restaurada comienza con la obra original del artista; nunca con un reemplazo generado por IA.
Nuestro estudio de Londres trabaja a partir de material de origen cuidadosamente seleccionado de museos, bibliotecas, archivos y colecciones privadas. Restauramos el deterioro por el paso del tiempo, la coloración desvaída y las imperfecciones de reproducción, preservando al mismo tiempo la composición, la pincelada, el trazo, la textura y el carácter de época del artista.
No utilizamos IA generativa para redibujar, reinterpretar ni inventar la obra. La restauración digital se emplea únicamente para recuperar y reproducir la obra original con la mayor fidelidad posible.
Una vez restaurada, la obra maestra se prepara para el tamaño y el acabado que haya elegido. Después, su pieza se imprime y, cuando se selecciona, se enmarca cerca de su destino de entrega.
Nuestras impresiones artísticas giclée utilizan papel mate de archivo libre de ácido de 200 g/m² y tintas de pigmento resistentes a la decoloración para ofrecer un acabado rico, de calidad museística. Las impresiones artísticas enmarcadas utilizan acrílico óptico cristalino y llegan listas para colgar.
También están disponibles ediciones en lienzo enmarcado y ediciones especiales sobre algodón-rag. Obtenga más información sobre nuestros materiales y acabados.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones. Por favor, consulta nuestra política de devoluciones y reembolsos para más información.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa o impresión artística restaurada. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 5,000 opiniones reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Buscar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas e impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200cm, 6.5ft+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial para tamaños grandes. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
