{"product_id":"true-flies-diptera-plate-07-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"True Flies (Diptera, Plate 07) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Diptera Pl 07 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the precision and quiet beauty of Victorian scientific illustration. Associated with the English naturalist and collector (1834–1919), this late-19th-century plate reflects an era when carefully rendered images were essential tools for documenting and classifying the natural world. Intended as both a teaching aid and reference image, the work balances meticulous observation with refined draftsmanship, situating it in the broader tradition of entomological catalogues that helped shape modern understanding of insect diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing in curated finishes for a ready-to-hang presentation. Personalization and customization are welcome—add a discreet dedication, date, or short caption to create a one-of-a-kind gift or heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure of Victorian natural history, known for his extensive collecting, publishing, and patronage of scientific illustration. His name is associated with landmark undertakings that advanced taxonomy, field study, and the visual documentation of species. Plates such as this embody the collaborative spirit of the period, where naturalists, illustrators, and engravers worked in concert to produce exacting images that scholars, students, and enthusiasts could rely upon for accurate identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is Diptera—true flies—an order whose name (from the Greek di, two, and ptera, wings) highlights their defining morphology. This plate presents multiple specimens in clear poses, each figure carefully numbered and labeled to aid comparison and scholarly reference. Such organization, together with the precise delineation of antennae, leg segments, and wing venation, reflects the Enlightenment-rooted pursuit of knowledge through observation, classification, and repeatable detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is elegant and restrained. A luminous white ground sets off the insects’ warm orange and yellow accents, with earth-toned washes and fine shadowing that suggest volume without overwhelming the page. Intricate patterns—particularly in the wings—are rendered with fine lines and subtle gradients to convey translucency and structure. The composition reads as both scientific plate and decorative artwork: balanced, airy, and rhythmically arranged, making it a striking addition to studies, libraries, and modern interiors alike. For enthusiasts of natural history, the combination of clarity, warmth, and Victorian typographic notations offers a deeply satisfying reason to live with this image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for entomologists, science teachers, and lovers of vintage natural history, this print also suits housewarmings, graduations, birthdays, and holidays such as Christmas, Father’s Day, or Mother’s Day—especially meaningful for anyone with a curiosity for the living world or an appreciation of Victorian design.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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