{"product_id":"bees-wasps-and-ants-hymenoptera-plate-10-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera, Plate 10) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera Pl. 10 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a classic Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the order that includes bees, wasps, and ants. Meticulously arranged against a light ground, the plate reflects the 19th-century drive to catalogue the natural world with clarity and precision. Each specimen is presented for study rather than spectacle, yet the arrangement has a quiet elegance typical of natural history plates from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this work is available on acid-free archival paper or hand-stretched artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional professional framing and mount choices to suit your space. Personalization is available—add a printed title line, date, or short dedication—and custom sizing can be arranged on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a leading British naturalist and collector, widely known for his contributions to entomology and for co-editing monumental studies of Central American biodiversity. His work sits at the intersection of scholarship and artistry: rigorous in classification, refined in draughtsmanship. This plate exemplifies his era’s collaborative enterprise between scientists, artists, and printers, when illustrated volumes were essential reference tools for researchers and keen amateurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHymenoptera is a remarkably diverse order, encompassing familiar pollinators and formidable predators. In the decades before photographic plates became common in field guides, illustrations like this were indispensable—distilling the anatomical signatures of wings, antennae, and segmented bodies into legible forms for identification. The plate’s balanced layout and consistent scale help the eye compare structures at a glance, capturing both the diversity and order at the heart of 19th-century taxonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color work is restrained yet evocative: warm oranges, honeyed beiges, and tawny browns sit crisply on a white ground, with fine black linework articulating thoraxes, abdomens, and the delicate venation of transparent wings. Subtle stippling and hatching create lifelike texture without overwhelming the scientific purpose. It is this harmony—between accuracy and aesthetic grace—that makes the print as suitable for a study or library as for a living room wall. For naturalists, beekeepers, gardeners, and design lovers, it is an elegant bridge between science and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA considered gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a birthday, or a housewarming, this print also makes a thoughtful present for a graduate in biology or someone newly fascinated by entomology. Timeless and quietly striking, it invites sustained looking and lifelong 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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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