{"product_id":"insecta-hymenoptera-plate-21-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Insecta Hymenoptera, Plate 21 by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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