{"product_id":"bees-wasps-and-ants-hymenoptera-plate-14-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Bees, Wasps, and Ants (Hymenoptera, Plate 14) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera, Plate 14 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) captures the Victorian fascination with the natural world at the very moment scientific illustration and taxonomy were flourishing. Focused on the order Hymenoptera—home to bees, wasps, and ants—this refined entomological plate exemplifies the era’s commitment to observation and classification. Rather than dramatizing its subjects, the composition presents specimens with calm precision, offering a clear window into nineteenth-century methods for studying insect life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable exclusively from The Unique Maps Co., this is a museum-quality fine art print produced with archival pigments on your choice of acid-free cotton paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing in classic finishes and custom matting. Personalization is welcome—add a custom title or dedication line to create a thoughtful, tailor-made gift. Every print is made to order for enduring color fidelity and crisp detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a prominent British naturalist and collector, best known for his leadership in major natural history projects of the late nineteenth century. His work helped shape the era’s great compendia of flora and fauna, bringing scientific rigor and editorial vision to the documentation of biodiversity. This plate reflects his commitment to uniting scholarship with clear, elegant visual communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Plate 14 particularly compelling is its educational clarity. Each insect is organized to aid comparison, with frontal and lateral views that emphasize key anatomical features—delicate wings, segmented bodies, and characteristic antennae—so students and enthusiasts can quickly appreciate differences across the order Hymenoptera. In an age hungry for discovery, illustrations like this guided researchers and curious minds alike, making the expanding catalogue of species more intelligible and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is quietly luminous: a dominant white ground sets off warm orange and yellow accents, while earthy browns and reds articulate thoraxes, abdomens, and wing venation. Fine ink work and watercolor washes describe translucent membranes and textured exoskeletons with remarkable subtlety. The result is both scientifically useful and aesthetically modern—the restrained layout, balanced spacing, and meticulous mark-making make this as suitable for a contemporary gallery wall as it is for a study or library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is an inspired gift for naturalists, gardeners, beekeepers, science teachers, and design lovers alike. Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or for anyone who has recently explored a natural history museum or rediscovered a passion for the Victorian age of discovery.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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