{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-200-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 200) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Coleoptera Pl 200 (1879–1915) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the study of beetles. Rendered with meticulous care, it embodies the era’s passion for cataloging the natural world and communicating knowledge through precise images. The plate’s orderly composition and fine linework reflect the scientific priorities of the time—clarity, comparability, and faithful observation—while its refined aesthetics make it as visually engaging as it is instructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes and optional handcrafted frames, and add personalization such as title plates or custom margins to suit your space. Each edition is color-calibrated for fidelity to the original, so the delicate tones and crisp contours that defined Godman’s study of Coleoptera are beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman, an English naturalist and collector, was a leading figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when natural history thrived through exploration, fieldwork, and systematic cataloging. His work exemplifies the scholarly spirit of the period: careful observation, measured draftsmanship, and a commitment to organizing nature’s vast diversity into a coherent, comparative record. As a result, his plates occupy a special place at the intersection of science and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate, dedicated to Coleoptera—the order that includes the world’s immense variety of beetles—served as a practical tool for identification before photography was widely available in reference texts. Its clear sequencing and standardized viewpoints invite comparison of key structures such as the elytra, pronotum, and antennae. Beyond its scientific utility, the arrangement offers a window onto the intellectual currents of an age enthralled by discovery and classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color palette is restrained yet purposeful: a clean white ground and soft beige tones give prominence to the beetles’ patterns, while touches of warm orange, amber, and occasional reds and yellows accent distinctive markings. Fine, delicate strokes capture shell textures and subtle surface sheen, revealing the extraordinary morphological range—from elegantly elongated bodies to compact, domed forms. For today’s collector, the print offers both quiet sophistication and rich visual interest, equally at home in a study, library, or modern living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a gift, this timeless natural history plate is perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or housewarmings—especially for biologists, educators, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the insect world and the history 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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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