{"product_id":"insecta-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-58-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1880","title":"Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera (Plate 58) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl. 057 (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration that unites scientific precision with understated beauty. Arrayed on a clean, pale ground, a selection of moth specimens is presented with calm clarity so that wing forms, markings, and body structures can be compared at a glance. Produced during a great 19th-century flowering of natural history, this plate embodies the era’s commitment to careful observation, classification, and the visual cataloging of biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print, this work is available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides a full range of sizes—from intimate study-scale prints to statement pieces—along with optional borders, custom trims for ready-made frames, and professional framing in black, white, or natural wood. Personalization is welcome, including bespoke sizing and curated pairings with companion plates to build a refined gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist whose career aligned with the golden age of exploration and collecting, when scholars and artists worked together to make nature legible through images. His contributions to Lepidoptera helped shape a common visual language for identification at a time when entomology was expanding rapidly in museums, universities, and private collections. Works like this plate are part of a broader cultural project that married empiricism with elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—historically classed as Heterocera, or moths—reflects the period’s fascination with order. Specimens are spaced for study, their silhouettes deliberately varied: softly scalloped wings beside narrower, more elongated forms; delicate antennae contrasted with sturdier bodies. Such arrangements served students and researchers as practical reference tools while also inviting the lay viewer to appreciate subtle differences between closely related species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the palette is naturalistic and clear: a white field sets off warm notes of yellow and orange, balanced by soft neutrals and nuanced touches of blue and black. Fine, controlled line work traces venation and edges; transparent washes give gentle volume without crowding the page. The result is a composition that feels both airy and precise—ideal for interiors seeking a thoughtful, scholarly calm. It suits studies, libraries, nurseries, and living spaces where a refined naturalist sensibility is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a distinguished gift for entomology enthusiasts, nature lovers, teachers, and admirers of Victorian design—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or to commemorate a museum visit or a nature-filled journey.\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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