Hymenoptera (Plate 31) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:12x16in (30x40cm) creating some fascinating maps

creating some fascinating maps

highlighting the intricate web of air routes and the burgeoning tourism industry of the time

This particular view of the Mexico City Cathedral stands out as a landmark image for its combination of artistry and documentation

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Hymenoptera (Plate 31) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:12x16in (30x40cm) creating some fascinating mapsInsecta Hymenoptera Pl 31 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration: clear eyed, orderly, and devoted to the careful study of nature. Created by the English naturalist during an era when taxonomy and classification were reshaping the sciences, this plate presents members of the insect order Hymenopterathe group that includes bees, wasps, and antswith the sober elegance characteristic of 19th century