{"product_id":"true-flies-diptera-plate-19-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"True Flies (Diptera, Plate 19) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Diptera Pl 19 (1879-1915) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the Victorian fascination with cataloguing nature through clear-eyed scientific art. Published in 1879 within a long-running natural history project, this entomological plate focuses on Diptera—the true flies—using carefully observed wing forms and vein patterns to aid identification. Godman’s refined, engraved style and disciplined layout reflect the 19th-century shift toward precision in taxonomy, transforming field observations into authoritative visual records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, produced to order on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides a range of sizes and expertly framed options, all color-checked for faithful reproduction. Personalization is welcome—add a caption, adjust borders, request a specific plate-style title line, or scale for a gallery wall or study. We can tailor mounting and framing to suit your interior, from sleek contemporary frames to classic profiles that echo the work’s Victorian origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an influential English naturalist and entomologist whose career unfolded at the height of Britain’s scientific publishing era. He helped bring scholarly rigor to natural history through major, multi-volume undertakings, collaborating with leading researchers and collectors to document biodiversity with exacting standards. His name is closely associated with the meticulous practices that shaped late 19th-century entomology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of this plate—Diptera (order Diptera, class Insecta)—is presented in an orderly grid that prioritizes clarity over spectacle. Each specimen’s wing is shown in a manner that emphasizes venation, margins, and subtle differences in shape—features essential to taxonomic comparison. The sparse composition and generous negative space direct the eye to diagnostic details, echoing the era’s commitment to visual systems of knowledge and to the educational value of plates as tools for students and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA muted, naturalistic palette anchors the design: wings edged in fine black linework and shaded in soft browns and creams, with quiet inflections of yellow and beige set against a crisp white field. The delicate stippling and feather-light hatching create a sense of translucence in the membranous wings, while the disciplined spacing between figures produces a calm, almost architectural rhythm. The result is both scientifically instructive and aesthetically serene—an ideal statement piece for a reading nook, studio, or modern minimal interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a distinctive gift for entomologists, natural history enthusiasts, and anyone who loves Victorian design. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations in the life sciences, or as a refined housewarming present—especially for someone who has recently traveled, spent time in the field, or visited a natural history museum.\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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