{"product_id":"moths-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-34-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1880","title":"Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 34) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 029 by Frederick DuCane Godman is a superb Victorian zoological illustration first published in 1879, part of a long-running natural history series produced between 1879 and 1915. Rendered with the measured calm of a specimen drawer, moths are arranged across a crisp white field to showcase their anatomy, patterns, and distinguishing marks. Godman’s plate reflects the 19th-century drive to observe, classify, and compare: a collaboration between science and art where accuracy, legibility, and taxonomy guided every line and wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a high-quality fine art print on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, this edition is produced with care by The Unique Maps Co. Choose from a range of sizes to suit intimate studies or statement walls, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. Personalization and customization are available—add a dedication, date, or a tailored title block to make your print uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a distinguished English naturalist and collector, celebrated for his contributions to zoology and for advancing scholarly publication in the natural sciences. His work helped set the standards for the visual language of taxonomy, and he championed the union of field observation with carefully prepared illustrative plates. This print embodies the seriousness and elegance of his approach, where art serves scientific clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject—Lepidoptera: Heterocera, the historical group name traditionally applied to moths—captures the Victorian effort to document biodiversity with extraordinary precision. Plates like this were educational tools, enabling scholars and enthusiasts to compare wing shapes, venation, and markings at a glance. Today, they remain valuable cultural artifacts: a window into how knowledge was built, catalogued, and shared at the dawn of modern entomology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are handled with a restrained, naturalistic palette: warm oranges and clear yellows play across wings dusted with browns and creams, all set against a luminous white background. Fine lines and delicate shading build texture in the wings and bodies, articulating the softness of scales and the exactness of venation. The orderly composition—symmetrical silhouettes, measured spacing, and specimen-like poses—gives the plate a quiet, contemplative presence that suits both traditional libraries and clean, contemporary interiors. It’s an ideal print for anyone drawn to the meeting point of beauty and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history plate makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, gardeners, teachers, and lifelong learners. It’s perfect for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, graduations in the sciences, a housewarming, or for anyone returning from a nature expedition who cherishes the quiet marvel of the moth’s nocturnal world.\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). 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