{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-240-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 240) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl. 240 (1879–1915) by Frederick DuCane Godman introduces the viewer to the exacting beauty of Victorian zoological illustration. Associated with the English naturalist and collector Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919), this 19th‑century entomological plate presents beetles as subjects of science and art in equal measure. First issued in 1879 within a landmark period of natural history publishing, the composition is arranged like a reference plate—specimens isolated on a clean field, numbered for comparison, and depicted with meticulous attention to form, color, and sheen—capturing the era’s drive to classify the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum‑quality fine art print from The Unique Maps Co., available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. We use richly pigmented inks for crisp linework and enduring color. Choose from a range of standard sizes, with optional matting and handcrafted solid‑wood framing. Personalization is available—add a caption, adjust borders, or include a discreet dedication—to tailor the piece perfectly to your space or to the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure in Victorian natural history—a collector, scholar, and patron whose efforts helped systematize knowledge of global biodiversity. Best known for his multi‑volume collaborations on the fauna and flora of the Americas, Godman fostered teams of specialists and illustrators to produce authoritative plates that balanced scientific accuracy with visual clarity. His projects stand at the intersection of scholarship, exploration, and the print culture that brought the world’s species into libraries and parlors across Europe and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate exemplifies the golden age of entomological illustration. Before macro‑photography, plates like this were indispensable to taxonomists: the beetles are rendered in profile and plan, their proportions carefully scaled, and their diagnostic features—elytra, antennae, tarsi—made legible at a glance. The numerical references show the disciplined, comparative method of the period, while the orderly spacing grants each specimen its own visual “stage.” It’s a snapshot of scientific progress, preserving the moment when collecting, classification, and the printed page reshaped our understanding of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the work is a study in precision and palette. The dominant greens feel fresh and luminous against a crisp white ground, while flashes of orange and touches of metallic‑like blue and gold punctuate the array, suggesting the iridescence for which many Coleoptera are known. Fine stippling, delicate linework along the antennae, and the glossy modeling of the exoskeletons reveal the illustrator’s steady hand. The measured composition and refined color contrasts make this an elegant statement for a study, library wall, nursery with a naturalist theme, or any interior that appreciates the refined geometry of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a distinctive gift for entomologists, biology teachers, museum lovers, and anyone captivated by Victorian science—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or as a memento for someone recently returned from travels that sparked a love of the biodiversity these plates so beautifully record.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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