{"product_id":"insecta-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-55-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera (Plate 55) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl. 055 (1879) is a refined Victorian zoological illustration that balances scientific precision with understated beauty. Arrayed on a pale ground, the moths are presented for direct comparison—each carefully oriented to reveal wing shape, pattern, and key diagnostic details. Created during an era of fervent cataloging and classification, the plate embodies the 19th‑century ideal that art could make the complexity of nature both legible and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides multiple sizes, optional borders, and professional framing in black, white, or natural wood to fit your space. We welcome personalization—custom sizing, margin adjustments, and curated sets with companion plates—so you can build a cohesive natural history gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist whose work helped shape the visual record of Lepidoptera during the golden age of natural history. He belonged to a network of scholars and collectors who advanced taxonomy through fieldwork, careful observation, and meticulous illustration. Plates like this one bridged scholarship and public curiosity, serving researchers, collectors, and readers as much as they delighted the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet typifies the orderly clarity of entomological atlases: the historical designation “Lepidoptera—Heterocera” identifies the subjects as moths, and the plate’s measured spacing and consistent scale encourage precise, side‑by‑side study. Numbered figures and crisp annotations support taxonomic identification while preserving a graceful, uncluttered page—an approach that made such works enduring tools for education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the palette is restrained and naturalistic. A clean white field sets off warm earth tones—soft browns, pale yellows, and touches of orange—that echo the insects’ real coloration. Fine linework defines venation and outlines; delicate hatching and transparent washes lend volume without crowding the composition. Symmetry across wing forms and the purposeful use of negative space give the plate its quiet poise, making it as suitable for a study or library as for a living room, hallway, or nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for entomology enthusiasts, natural history lovers, and admirers of Victorian design—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or to commemorate a museum visit or nature-filled holiday.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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