{"product_id":"moths-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-67-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 67) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl. 067 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a meticulous Victorian zoological illustration devoted to moths, created at the height of 19th‑century natural history. Godman, an English naturalist and collector born in 1834, championed the careful study and depiction of the insect world. This plate arranges multiple specimens with scientific precision against a pale, uncluttered ground, inviting close comparison of wing shape, pattern, and coloration—exactly the kind of clear visual taxonomy that made the era’s great natural‑history volumes indispensable to scholars and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a museum-quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed to suit your space. We also offer personalization—such as a custom title block, caption, or dedication—and full customization, including bespoke sizing and curated frame and mat options, so you can tailor the piece to your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure in Victorian natural history and a tireless organizer of knowledge. Best known for his role in the monumental documentation of Central American flora and fauna, he combined a collector’s curiosity with a scholar’s discipline. His legacy includes a vast body of scientific plates that bridged field observation and formal classification, maintaining both clarity for identification and a refined aesthetic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate is noteworthy for its role in the then-current grouping Heterocera—the moths within the order Lepidoptera—capturing the diversity that fueled 19th‑century entomology. Multiple species appear in a single frame, each isolated just enough to encourage direct comparison. Such layouts were instrumental for taxonomy, aiding readers in distinguishing families and genera by silhouette, wing venation, and macro‑patterning, and they remain fascinating records of how science and publishing advanced together during the age of exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork’s restrained palette and exquisitely controlled linework heighten its appeal as decor. A clean white ground sets off warm, natural tones—soft oranges, ambers, and browns—while delicate strokes articulate veining, scalloped margins, and crisp outlines. The result is a harmonious balance of scientific exactitude and visual quiet: a statement piece for a study, library wall, or living space that favors refined neutrals with warm accents. It’s an ideal print for anyone who appreciates the intersection of art and science, bringing to life the intricacy of Lepidoptera without overwhelming the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, educational, and timeless, this Victorian zoological illustration makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, teachers, and design lovers alike—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or as a distinctive housewarming present.\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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