{"product_id":"bees-wasps-and-ants-hymenoptera-plate-25-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera, Plate 25) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera Pl 25 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the great age of natural history. Created to illuminate the order Hymenoptera, it sets bees, wasps, and ants into a calm, systematic arrangement that balances scientific clarity with aesthetic grace. The plate’s measured compositions, crisp outlines, and carefully modulated tones capture the period’s devotion to accurate observation—an artistry made in service of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Godman’s plate, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is made to order by The Unique Maps Co., with a range of sizes to suit home, studio, or gallery walls. Framing is available, and we also provide thoughtful personalization—such as custom sizing and tasteful caption options—to help the piece fit seamlessly into your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a distinguished English naturalist, collector, and patron of science. He helped to shape 19th-century zoology through his fieldwork, curation, and publishing efforts, and he is widely recognized for his role in compiling and supporting major natural history projects. His legacy stands at the intersection of scholarship and collecting, where illustrated plates like this one served both as scientific records and as works of enduring visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the order Hymenoptera—encompasses a remarkably diverse group of insects, including pollinating bees (family Apidae), social wasps (family Vespidae), and ants (family Formicidae). Victorian entomologists prized such plates for their utility: multiple specimens on a single sheet enable direct comparison of forms, wing venation, and body segmentation. In the late 19th century, when travel, collecting, and cataloguing surged, these comparative illustrations helped standardize identification and advance classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the plate’s restrained palette sets the tone: a white ground holds finely drawn insects articulated in blacks, warm browns, oranges, and sunlit yellows. Transparent wings are rendered with delicate cross-hatching and stippling, revealing venation with almost architectural precision. The orderly spacing across the sheet and the neat orientation of each specimen amplify readability while creating a crisp, graphic rhythm—equally compelling in a modern interior, a study, or a classroom. It’s a piece to own for its blend of elegance and insight: a celebration of anatomy, ecology, and the artistry of careful looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for entomologists and beekeepers, science educators and naturalists, this print also suits anyone who loves Victorian design, natural history museums, or timeless, educational art. Ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or a housewarming, it brings a refined note of curiosity and discovery to any wall.\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417511235968,"sku":"UM00329920A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417511268736,"sku":"UM00329921A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58417511301504,"sku":"UM00329922A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417511334272,"sku":"UM00329923A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417511367040,"sku":"UM00329924A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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