{"product_id":"flies-diptera-plate-10-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Flies (Diptera, Plate 10) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Diptera Pl 10 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history. Created as part of a larger survey of Diptera—the order of true flies—it exemplifies the careful visual language scientists relied on to compare species before modern photography. Godman’s plate presents multiple specimens in a specimen-like arrangement, with crisp outlines and muted washes, so tiny structural differences are easy to read at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art reproduction, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is produced with long-lasting, pigment-rich inks and offered in a range of sizes to suit standard frames. The Unique Maps Co. also provides optional framing, custom margins, and personalized captions—such as the original plate title and date—so you can tailor the presentation to your home, study, or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman was a distinguished English naturalist of the Victorian era, a meticulous observer and patron of scientific inquiry. His work helped advance the 19th-century project of cataloguing biodiversity through careful fieldwork, collaboration with collectors, and the publication of authoritative volumes. This plate reflects his commitment to clarity, scholarship, and the elegant fusion of art and science that defined the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject—Diptera—was central to taxonomy and applied science alike, from agriculture to public health. Plates like this one were working tools for entomologists, designed to compare anatomy: the venation of wings, the set of antennae, the segmented legs, and other diagnostic features that separate one species from another. By presenting several forms on a single sheet, the image becomes a compact atlas of variation, as useful in the 19th century as it is evocative today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the composition is a masterclass in restraint and precision. Against a clean, white ground, the insects are built with fine, deliberate linework and subtle tonal modeling. Accents of yellow and warm beige are punctuated with small, jewel-like notes of red, blue, and black that mirror natural hues without overwhelming the page. The measured spacing, consistent scale, and delicate shading create a pleasing rhythm—part field guide, part objet d’art—making this an elegant piece for interiors that appreciate both order and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, entomologists, science teachers, and anyone fascinated by the history of discovery—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, graduations, a housewarming, or to celebrate a recent museum visit or nature-focused trip. Timeless, educational, and quietly striking, it brings the spirit of Victorian inquiry 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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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