True Flies (Diptera, Plate 07) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:37x50in (94x127cm) tactile brushwork and passages of

tactile brushwork and passages of impasto animate the surface

Its rich historical context and detailed representation of Arctic exploration make it a timeless treasure

providing a comprehensive view of this vibrant region

while Grado and Trieste reflect the Adriatic’s cosmopolitan mosaic

previously dominated by French

True Flies (Diptera, Plate 07) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:37x50in (94x127cm) tactile brushwork and passages ofInsecta Diptera Pl 07 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the precision and quiet beauty of Victorian scientific illustration. Associated with the English naturalist and collector (18341919), this late 19th century plate reflects an era when carefully rendered images were essential tools for documenting and classifying the natural world. Intended as both a teaching aid and reference image, the work balances meticulous observation with refined