{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-170-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 170) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl. 170 by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, first published in 1879 at the height of 19th‑century natural history. Godman—an English naturalist and entomologist born in 1834—devoted his career to the careful cataloging of the living world. This scientific plate reflects the era’s drive to classify species through precise observation, marrying exacting draftsmanship with taxonomy so that students and scholars could compare form, pattern, and proportion at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour print is produced as a museum‑quality fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing in gallery profiles, protective glazing, and custom matting. Personalize further with title plates, captions, or a dedication, and request adjusted borders or margin notes for the perfect fit in your study, office, or gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman stood among the foremost figures of Victorian natural history. He combined a collector’s eye with a taxonomist’s discipline, helping to shape the era’s comprehensive visual records for students of entomology. His name is closely associated with meticulous fieldwork, patronage of scientific illustration, and a belief that faithful images are as vital to learning as long descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artwork: This plate focuses on Coleoptera—the beetle order—arranging multiple specimens in a clear, orderly grid ideal for side‑by‑side comparison. Each figure is numbered and labeled for reference, a hallmark of 19th‑century scientific publishing designed to aid accurate identification. The restrained layout underscores the educational purpose: to highlight morphology rather than embellishment, making the work both a scientific document and a refined artifact of Victorian print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and style: Set against a luminous white ground touched with warm beige, the beetles are rendered in naturalistic hues—rich browns, deep blacks, muted greens, and subtle notes of yellow that pick out elytra, legs, and fine markings. Close, delicate linework and soft shading reveal texture and structure without distraction, while the consistent scale and measured spacing create an elegant rhythm. The result is a crisp, contemplative composition that suits modern minimal interiors as easily as traditional libraries—beautiful on its own or as part of a curated series of entomological plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined natural‑history print makes a thoughtful gift for entomology enthusiasts, science teachers, and lifelong learners, as well as striking décor for a study, home office, or reading nook. It’s a distinguished choice for birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or the holidays—especially for anyone who cherishes museum visits, field notebooks, and the quiet poetry of scientific illustration.\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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