{"product_id":"moths-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-001-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 001) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 001 (1879–1915) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a classic Victorian zoological illustration devoted to moths. First issued in 1879 as part of a long-running scientific series, the plate embodies the period’s union of precise observation and refined design. Arranged on a luminous white field, the specimens are presented for comparison and identification, reflecting the era’s fascination with taxonomy and the quiet elegance of natural history publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is faithfully reproduced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered ready-to-frame or expertly framed to museum standards. We also offer thoughtful personalization—custom title blocks, dedication lines, and margin notes—along with bespoke sizing and subtle color-matching to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist and collector whose work, often in collaboration with Osbert Salvin, advanced the study of Central American biodiversity. A tireless organizer and patron of science, Godman helped shape the great illustrated compendia of his day and supported the careful cataloguing of insect life when photography was still in its infancy. His legacy endures in the meticulous records and collections that continue to inform entomology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate focuses on the Heterocera—the vast group of moths within the order Lepidoptera—celebrated here not only for their scientific interest but also for their astonishing variety. As in the best nineteenth-century natural history plates, the composition balances clarity with grace: each figure is isolated for easy study, inviting the viewer to compare shapes, patterns, and proportions. The result is both a tool for learning and a timeless decorative object, echoing the Victorian appetite for order and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color work is restrained and naturalistic, allowing the structure of each moth to take center stage. Against a crisp white ground, warm notes of orange and russet sit alongside cool greens and soft earth tones, with fine, hairline strokes describing antennae, wing venation, and the dusting of scales. Some specimens are shown with wings spread to reveal full patterning, while others are rendered in profile to emphasize silhouette—an arrangement that reads as elegantly today as it did in the nineteenth century. For a study, library, or contemporary interior, this print adds an intelligent, organic texture and a conversation-starting nod to the history of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and scholarly yet quietly beautiful, this piece makes an excellent gift for naturalists, entomologists, and design lovers alike—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or a housewarming for someone who appreciates the charm of Victorian scientific art.\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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