{"product_id":"true-flies-diptera-plate-16-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"True Flies (Diptera, Plate 16) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Diptera Pl. 16 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the Victorian fascination with natural history at its most meticulous. Created as part of a larger scientific endeavor focused on the order Diptera—true flies—this zoological plate arranges multiple specimens with taxonomic clarity rather than drama. The result is a calm, scholarly composition that makes visible the tiny anatomical cues that distinguish one fly from another, a hallmark of late 19th-century entomological publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Godman’s plate, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. crafts each piece to order in a range of sizes, with optional framing and matting. Personalization and customization are available—add a discreet title plate, adjust borders for your frame, or request a dedication to make the work uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist and collector whose career coincided with the rapid professionalization of taxonomy and systematics. He championed thorough documentation and comparison across vast collections, supporting the scientific practice that turned field discoveries into organized knowledge. Works issued under his leadership and authorship remain touchstones of Victorian natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Diptera (the Latin name for “two wings”) encompasses a diverse and ecologically significant group—organisms of medical, agricultural, and environmental importance. Godman’s Pl. 16 exemplifies the educational mission of the period: specimens set against a pristine white field, arrayed for side-by-side comparison so researchers could read differences in proportions, antennae, mouthparts, and wing venation. Such plates were not merely decorative; they were working tools for identification and classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and design: The plate employs a restrained, naturalistic palette—white grounds offset with soft yellows and beige, punctuated by warm browns and crisp black linework. Each insect is rendered with exacting draftsmanship, from the shimmering translucency of the wings to the segmented bodies and fine bristles. The symmetrical, orderly placement imparts a serene, almost minimalist balance, making the print as suitable for a modern interior as for a study or library. Owning this piece means owning a beautifully legible intersection of art and science: a Victorian lens on biodiversity that still feels fresh and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider this print for a thoughtful gift—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, graduations in the life sciences, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or a housewarming for anyone who loves natural history, entomology, or quietly elegant design.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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