{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-30-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 30) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Coleoptera Pl 030 (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history. Created for study and reference rather than ornament, the plate presents beetles with measured precision, each specimen rendered for clarity of identification. The composition reflects the 19th century’s surge in taxonomy: a clean layout, meticulous draftsmanship, and a restrained palette placed in service of scientific observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print, faithfully reproduced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, with conservation-grade framing, custom matting, and optional personalized titling. We can adjust margins, add a discreet dedication, or tailor the scale to suit your wall—crafted to elevate studies, libraries, and contemporary interiors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist and collector whose work helped document the astonishing diversity of the natural world in the late 19th century. An advocate for careful fieldwork and rigorous publishing, Godman collaborated with leading naturalists of his era, championing the kind of illustrated plate that allowed scholars and enthusiasts to compare forms across geographies and time. His legacy rests as much in the clarity of his images as in their scholarly usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Coleoptera—the order encompassing beetles—is among the most diverse groups in the animal kingdom. Before photography could reliably capture color and microstructure, printed plates like this were indispensable tools for identification and classification. The systematic arrangement in rows and the neutral background enable quick comparison of forms, while the emphasis on legs, antennae, and elytra supports the careful study of morphology that underpinned Victorian taxonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the plate’s restraint is its strength. Against a white ground, the beetles’ carapaces glow with varnished browns, ember oranges, inky blacks, and brass-toned yellows. Fine linework and precise stippling describe texture and sheen—glossy elytra, jointed limbs, delicately segmented antennae—while a soft, antique-cream cast recalls the tactile quality of 19th-century paper. It’s a timeless blend of art and science: crisp enough for a study or lab, and warm enough for a reading nook or gallery wall. For collectors, the print bridges two worlds—Coleoptera (beetles) as a scientific subject, and Victorian design as a beautifully minimal, data-forward aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, natural history lovers, and admirers of Victorian design—ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations in the life sciences, birthdays, or a housewarming for someone who appreciates scholarly elegance.\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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