Moths (Heterocera, Plate 36) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 anglesey stretched canvas for a striking

stretched canvas for a striking presentation

intimate side of an artist famed for monumental Western landscapes

illustrating why he was a key figure in the Romantic movement

The reflective pink

accentuated by the owl's striking amber eyes and subtle black markings

Moths (Heterocera, Plate 36) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 anglesey stretched canvas for a strikingInsecta Lepidoptera Heterocera Pl 031 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) is a Victorian zoological illustration that distills the spirit of 19thcentury natural history. Associated with the English zoologist and collector Frederick DuCane Godman (18341919), this plate reflects the eras union of exacting science and refined artistry. Issued during a flourishing period of entomological publishing, the composition presents moths (Lepidoptera Heterocera) in