{"product_id":"insecta-diptera-plate-20-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Insecta Diptera (Plate 20) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Diptera Pl. 20 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the order Diptera—the vast group that includes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats. An English naturalist born in 1834, Godman worked at a moment when natural history surged into public view, and careful visual plates became indispensable to research and education. Here, that spirit of scientific exactitude is evident in the crisp, light-toned presentation: multiple specimens are arrayed for comparison, each form rendered with quiet authority so that structure, not ornament, takes center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is available from The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Select from a range of sizes to suit intimate study corners or statement walls, and add optional framing for a ready-to-hang piece. Personalization and customization are welcome—from titling and captions to bespoke sizing and layout refinements—so you can tailor the print to your space or gifting occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman was a leading figure in late 19th-century natural history, known for his editorial and collecting work that helped codify knowledge across multiple fields. His name is closely associated with the era’s grand surveys of biodiversity, which combined field observations with studio discipline. Plates like this one distilled complex findings into legible visual summaries, bridging professional study and public curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself is notable: Diptera were central to Victorian efforts to standardize taxonomy because their varied body forms and wing structures offered clear diagnostic features. This plate presents a compact visual data set—specimens arranged at measured intervals, accompanied by neat annotations—so that readers could compare wing venation, antennae, and proportions at a glance. In its original context, it functioned as both reference and teaching tool, helping researchers and readers navigate an expanding scientific world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palette underscores the exacting draftsmanship. Against a dominant white ground, straw-yellow and soft beige accents warm the composition without distracting from the detail. Delicate linework and stippling add texture and dimension, while the symmetrical sweep of elongated wings highlights the subtle differences between species. The result feels luminous and calm, with the fine contrasts of brown, yellow, and off-white giving the plate a timeless, versatile elegance—equally at home in a contemporary office, a classic library, or a nature-inspired gallery wall. It is a compelling choice for anyone who appreciates the union of scientific clarity and graceful design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and refined, this print makes a superb gift for entomologists, natural history enthusiasts, teachers, and curious minds. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or a housewarming—and a meaningful way to celebrate someone’s love of Victorian science and the intricate beauty of the natural world.\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. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417023943040,"sku":"UM00327784A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417023975808,"sku":"UM00327785A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58417024008576,"sku":"UM00327786A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417024041344,"sku":"UM00327787A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417024074112,"sku":"UM00327788A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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