{"product_id":"true-flies-diptera-plate-18-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"True Flies (Diptera, Plate 18) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Diptera Pl 18 (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at a moment when meticulous image-making was central to the study and classification of life. Godman (1834–1919), an English naturalist and pioneering entomology patron, helped turn careful observation into beautifully ordered visual records. This plate focuses on Diptera—the “true flies”—and reflects the late 19th‑century drive to catalogue biodiversity with exacting clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Godman’s plate, produced on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. prints with conservation-grade inks for long-lasting color fidelity, and offers a range of sizes to suit your space—from study and office to gallery wall. Optional framing is available, and we can personalize your piece with custom titling or a dedication line, as well as accommodate bespoke sizing to complete your collection seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was an influential English naturalist and collector whose support of fieldwork, specimen curation, and scholarly publication helped solidify entomology as a modern discipline. His name became synonymous with high standards of scientific documentation, and the plates produced under his direction are prized for their blend of accuracy and grace—visual tools designed to be read as much as admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: This plate presents members of the order Diptera (Latin for “two wings”), a group that includes the flies, midges, and mosquitoes familiar to naturalists and gardeners alike. By focusing on diagnostic traits—especially wing venation, antennae, body segmentation, and the characteristic halteres—this work functioned as an identification aid, advancing the classification and comparison of species at a time of intense global collecting and description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and why it’s compelling: Set against a crisp white ground with soft yellow and beige tones, the insects are modeled with fine linework and restrained shading that lifts the gossamer wings and delicate body forms into clear relief. The arrangement—often mixing dorsal, lateral, and magnified anatomical views—creates a calm, scholarly rhythm on the page. It’s a timeless interplay of art and science: the measured geometry of venation, the earthy palette, and the precise draftsmanship make this plate a natural fit for interiors that prize curiosity and quiet elegance. For entomology enthusiasts, the Latin anchor of Diptera and the common name “true flies” offer an authentic scientific touch without overwhelming the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined choice for nature lovers and design-minded collectors alike, this print makes a thoughtful gift for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations in the sciences, housewarmings, or for anyone returning from travels inspired by 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=\"\/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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