{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-140-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 140) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl 140 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the exacting spirit of Victorian natural history. Rendered at a time when taxonomy was becoming rigorously systematized, this plate presents an orderly array of beetles, each specimen meticulously posed to showcase diagnostic features. Rather than telling a narrative, the composition privileges accuracy of form, patterning, and coloration, inviting close study of the astonishing variety within Coleoptera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print produced with archival giclée inks. Choose from acid-free, heavyweight archival paper or richly textured artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers a range of sizes—from intimate study prints to commanding statement pieces—along with custom framing in gallery black, crisp white, or warm walnut. Personalization options include custom titling or a dedication line, margin adjustments for matting, and other bespoke requests to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist whose influence reached across ornithology, entomology, and the great collaborative catalogues of the late 19th century. His name is closely associated with projects that brought scientific precision and visual clarity to the documentation of species, reflecting the era’s drive to collect, classify, and compare the natural world. Plates like this stand at the intersection of field observation, scholarly exchange, and the fine draughtsmanship that defined Victorian science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—beetles—was central to the scientific discourse of the period. Coleoptera offered an ideal proving ground for taxonomy: strikingly diverse, structurally distinct, and abundant enough to support robust classification. The plate’s methodical layout reads like a visual key, guiding the eye from one form to the next and underscoring how small differences in elytra, antennae, and body shape map onto scientific categories. Period conventions are observed throughout, including the clear labeling and clean spacing that allow each figure to be examined in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are handled with quiet mastery. Against a white ground, warm oranges and polished browns sit alongside onyx blacks and occasional metallic greens, with fine shading that suggests the subtle curvature and sheen of each carapace. You can see the careful stippling and crosshatching that create depth without overwhelming the page, while minute patterns—bands, spots, and linear striations—are captured with almost jeweler’s precision. The result is both scholarly and decorative: a serene, symmetrical composition that reads beautifully at any scale and pairs effortlessly with modern minimal interiors, traditional libraries, or a cabinet-of-curiosities wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, science teachers, natural history lovers, and anyone drawn to the refinement of Victorian design—ideal for birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or as a distinctive Christmas present.\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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