Bees (Hymenoptera, Plate 29) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 palermo The inclusion of towns from

The inclusion of towns from neighbouring counties such as Hexham in Northumberland and Richmond in North Riding of Yorkshire extends the map's reach and relevance

this fine art print suits occasions from Christmas and Mother’s or Father’s Day to housewarmings and anniversaries—especially meaningful for bird lovers

A star pupil of Thomas Cole and a leading voice of the Hudson River School

A gentle blue ground softens into a whispering gradient behind the birds

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Bees (Hymenoptera, Plate 29) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 palermo The inclusion of towns fromFrederick DuCane Godmans Insecta Hymenoptera Pl 29 (1879) presents a meticulous Victorian study of bees within the order Hymenoptera, rendered with the keen eye of a 19thcentury naturalist. Godman (18341919), an English collector and patron of science, helped usher in an era when beautifully engraved and handfinished plates were indispensable for describing the natural world. Here, his focus is documentary rather than dramatic: multiple specimens are