{"product_id":"moths-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-70-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Moths (Lepidoptera-Heterocera, Plate 70) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 071 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman presents a poised Victorian study of moths at a moment when naturalists were racing to catalog the world’s biodiversity. Godman, an English naturalist born in 1834, helped shape 19th-century entomology through carefully rendered plates that prized accuracy over flourish. Here, the crisp white ground and balanced arrangement direct the eye to finely observed markings and wing shapes—an approach typical of the era’s scientific publications, where precision guided identification and classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes with optional borders, and add professional framing in gallery-ready profiles. We offer personalization—such as a discreet inscription or date on the margin—and can tailor sizing to your space. Each piece is color-checked to honor the warm tones and clean negative space of the original Victorian plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman was part of a generation of natural historians who bridged fieldwork and publication, turning specimens into enduring visual records. His work—often produced for comprehensive natural history series—melded scholarship and artistry at a time when images were essential research tools. The plate’s title, referencing Lepidoptera-Heterocera, points to a now-historical division: “Heterocera” referring broadly to moths within the order Lepidoptera, distinguished in period literature from butterflies, or “Rhopalocera.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artifact of scientific endeavor, this illustration captures the Enlightenment and Victorian faith in observation. The specimens are laid out for comparison, each carefully isolated so minute distinctions in patterning and antennae can be seen at a glance. Such works provided a shared visual language for researchers, collectors, and curators, and became cultural touchstones that introduced the public to the elegance and diversity of moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, this print is defined by warm ochres, soft browns, and beiges set against a white field, punctuated by small, brighter accents in yellow and blue that help articulate wing spots and bands. The symmetrical poses and exacting outlines lend a calm, orderly rhythm, while the delicate linework of the antennae and bodies reveals the hand of a meticulous draughtsman. The restrained palette makes this piece especially versatile—equally at home in a study, library wall, or minimalist interior—where its quiet detail invites slow looking. For those who appreciate scientific nomenclature, the reference to Lepidoptera provides a precise taxonomic anchor without overwhelming the eye with text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Victorian zoological illustration makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, gardeners, naturalists, and design lovers alike—ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, Christmas, or as a welcome-home present for someone who has just returned from travels or a field expedition. It brings both scholarly gravitas and serene beauty to any room.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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