Flies (Diptera, Plate 12) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879
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Insecta Diptera Pl 12 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history...
Read the full product descriptionInsecta Diptera Pl 12 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history publishing. Godman, an English scholar, collector, and patron of the sciences, helped advance the careful study and classification of wildlife at a moment when entomology was rapidly expanding. This plate presents a disciplined arrangement of true flies within the order Diptera—an order that encompasses familiar insects such as flies and, more broadly, mosquitoes—capturing the era’s commitment to close observation, taxonomic clarity, and elegant printed design.
Offered as a high-quality fine art print, this piece is produced with museum-grade pigment inks on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study formats to statement wall pieces. Framing and matting can be added to arrive ready-to-hang, and The Unique Maps Co. offers personalization—such as custom captions, dates, dedications, or scaled margins—to tailor the print perfectly to your space.
About the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a leading Victorian naturalist and benefactor whose curiosity and collecting efforts were central to late-19th-century zoology and entomology. He was part of a network of scholars who supported field research, specimen exchange, and scientific illustration, ensuring that new findings were widely accessible to researchers and enthusiasts alike. His name is closely associated with projects that brought scholarly rigor and visual precision to the study of biodiversity.
About the subject: Diptera, from the Greek “di” (two) and “ptera” (wings), is the order of two-winged insects. In the Victorian period, plates like this were more than beautiful—they functioned as essential tools for comparing morphology, standardizing identification, and teaching the visual language of taxonomy. Carefully selected viewpoints—often dorsal and lateral profiles with separate wing studies—help viewers understand key differences in body form, venation patterns, and segmentation that distinguish one species from another.
About the design and color: Set against a clean white ground, the insects are rendered in warm yellow and beige tones with earthy browns that anchor the composition. Fine line work delineates each segment; soft shading gives volume to thorax and abdomen; and the wings are articulated with delicate, smoke-gray veining that reads as translucent and gossamer. The overall arrangement is orderly and balanced, creating a piece that feels simultaneously scientific and decorative—ideal for anyone who appreciates Victorian craft, natural history, or the quiet beauty of precise draftsmanship. As a study in Diptera, the print highlights the anatomical economy of two-winged insects and the elegance of their specialized forms.
This timeless natural history plate makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, teachers, collectors, and design lovers alike. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or as a celebratory present for someone embarking on or returning from fieldwork or travel.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You 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 more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Insecta Diptera Pl 12 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history publishing. Godman, an English scholar, collector, and patron of the sciences, helped advance the careful study and classification of wildlife at a moment when entomology was rapidly expanding. This plate presents a disciplined arrangement of true flies within the order Diptera—an order that encompasses familiar insects such as flies and, more broadly, mosquitoes—capturing the era’s commitment to close observation, taxonomic clarity, and elegant printed design.
Offered as a high-quality fine art print, this piece is produced with museum-grade pigment inks on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study formats to statement wall pieces. Framing and matting can be added to arrive ready-to-hang, and The Unique Maps Co. offers personalization—such as custom captions, dates, dedications, or scaled margins—to tailor the print perfectly to your space.
About the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a leading Victorian naturalist and benefactor whose curiosity and collecting efforts were central to late-19th-century zoology and entomology. He was part of a network of scholars who supported field research, specimen exchange, and scientific illustration, ensuring that new findings were widely accessible to researchers and enthusiasts alike. His name is closely associated with projects that brought scholarly rigor and visual precision to the study of biodiversity.
About the subject: Diptera, from the Greek “di” (two) and “ptera” (wings), is the order of two-winged insects. In the Victorian period, plates like this were more than beautiful—they functioned as essential tools for comparing morphology, standardizing identification, and teaching the visual language of taxonomy. Carefully selected viewpoints—often dorsal and lateral profiles with separate wing studies—help viewers understand key differences in body form, venation patterns, and segmentation that distinguish one species from another.
About the design and color: Set against a clean white ground, the insects are rendered in warm yellow and beige tones with earthy browns that anchor the composition. Fine line work delineates each segment; soft shading gives volume to thorax and abdomen; and the wings are articulated with delicate, smoke-gray veining that reads as translucent and gossamer. The overall arrangement is orderly and balanced, creating a piece that feels simultaneously scientific and decorative—ideal for anyone who appreciates Victorian craft, natural history, or the quiet beauty of precise draftsmanship. As a study in Diptera, the print highlights the anatomical economy of two-winged insects and the elegance of their specialized forms.
This timeless natural history plate makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, teachers, collectors, and design lovers alike. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or as a celebratory present for someone embarking on or returning from fieldwork or travel.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You 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 more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
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We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
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Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
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I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.
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I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.
Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.
All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.
If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!
If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.
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Sono molto sicuro che ti piacerà la tua mappa restaurata o la stampa d'arte. Lo faccio dal 1984. Sono un venditore Etsy a 5 stelle. Ho venduto decine di migliaia di mappe e stampe d'arte e ho oltre 5.000 recensioni reali a 5 stelle.
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