{"product_id":"wasps-hymenoptera-plate-16-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Wasps (Hymenoptera, Plate 16) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Hymenoptera Pl 16 (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at a moment when natural history publishing fused scientific rigor with cultivated beauty. Produced to aid classification and study, this plate presents members of the order Hymenoptera—wasp-like forms rendered with exacting attention—set against a pristine white field so that every jointed leg, veined wing, and banded abdomen can be examined with clarity. It reflects the late 19th century conviction that art and science could work in concert to document the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality fine art print is offered by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, using richly pigmented, fade-resistant inks. Available in a range of sizes from intimate study-scale to gallery statement, it can be supplied unframed or expertly framed with conservation-grade materials. Personalization options include custom sizing, titles, and dedication lines, ensuring a piece tailored to your space and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919), an English naturalist and collector, stood at the center of Victorian-era biodiversity studies. His legacy lies in the careful commissioning and oversight of illustrated plates that brought taxonomic knowledge to scholars and the public alike. Under his direction, details mattered: proportions, segment counts, and the fine textures that distinguish one species from another were captured with a meticulous eye befitting serious scientific work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of this plate—Hymenoptera—encompasses creatures whose social behavior, defensive strategies, and intricate anatomies fascinated 19th-century observers. Arranged across the page with measured spacing and discrete figure labels, these insects were presented for comparison: forewings and hindwings splayed to show venation, antennae articulated, and thoracic segments modeled with subtle shadow. The composition exemplifies the era’s determination to catalog nature systematically while presenting it with visual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is handled with understated precision. On the bone-white background, notes of orange and yellow articulate banding and abdominal segments, while earthy browns and inky blacks define exoskeleton and wing venation. Fine linework—crisp ink hatching, delicate stipple, and soft gradient washes—gives each insect a three-dimensional presence without sacrificing diagrammatic clarity. The result is a print that reads beautifully from across the room and rewards close inspection up close—ideal for a study, library wall, or modern minimalist interior seeking a touch of historical science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for entomologists, teachers, and natural history lovers, this print suits occasions from Christmas and birthdays to Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, and housewarmings. Its timeless blend of knowledge and grace makes it just as compelling for a seasoned collector as for someone discovering the quiet poetry of Victorian scientific illustration for the first time.\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":58417538859392,"sku":"UM00330088A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417538892160,"sku":"UM00330089A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58417538924928,"sku":"UM00330090A","price":214.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417538957696,"sku":"UM00330091A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417538990464,"sku":"UM00330092A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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