{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-300-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 300) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl 300 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at the height of the 19th century’s fascination with the natural world. Godman, an English naturalist born in 1834, was a leading figure in documenting biodiversity—especially in Central America—through meticulous, scientifically oriented plates. This composition presents a comparative array of beetles (order Coleoptera) rendered with quiet precision, balancing art and taxonomy in the restrained, elegant language of natural history printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is expertly color-corrected and carefully remastered to preserve the fine line work and subtle tones of the original plate. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed, framed, or ready-to-hang, with optional borders for easy matting. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with a custom caption or dedication, and we’re happy to accommodate bespoke sizing or framing requests to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman was a pioneering naturalist and collector whose late 19th-century publishing projects helped establish a visual and scientific record of Central American flora and fauna. His work reflects the era’s spirit of exploration and the drive to classify—an impulse that shaped both museum collections and the visual culture of the Victorian age. Under his guidance, natural history plates became a bridge between fieldwork and the printed page, inviting both scholars and the public to study minute anatomical distinctions with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate’s importance lies in its documentary value: it assembles multiple beetle specimens to enable side-by-side comparison of body shapes, markings, antennal forms, and the sculptural sheen of elytra. Organized in a measured, almost grid-like arrangement, the layout guides the eye and encourages close looking—exactly the kind of visual ordering that supported the period’s advances in taxonomy and education. It is more than a pretty picture; it is a working instrument of scientific thought, and a beautiful one at that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palette of black and beige anchors the composition, enriched by earthy browns and occasional red accents that suggest the natural iridescence of beetle carapaces. Fine, precise strokes model forms with three-dimensional subtlety; highlights trace the domed curves and smooth armor of Coleoptera, while delicate shadows keep each specimen visually distinct against the warm, cream-toned ground. The result is graphic yet refined—an aesthetic that pairs beautifully with interiors ranging from classic libraries to contemporary studies, and a compelling reason to add this print to a gallery wall of natural history subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this Victorian zoological illustration makes a distinctive gift for entomologists, naturalists, and anyone who loves the intersection of art and science. It’s perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or as a meaningful present for someone recently returned from travels in Central America.\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. 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":58417032233344,"sku":"UM00328162A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417032266112,"sku":"UM00328163A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58417032298880,"sku":"UM00328164A","price":214.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417032331648,"sku":"UM00328165A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417032364416,"sku":"UM00328166A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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