scientific drawing

  • Insecta Coleoptera Pl 018 (1879-1915)

    Insecta Coleoptera Pl 018 (1879-1915)

    Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

    A beetle’s iridescent shell gleams under scrutiny, each ridge and curve meticulously traced. The precision transforms a common insect into something extraordinary—a tiny armored marvel frozen in ink.

  • Insecta Coleoptera Pl 292 (1879-1915)

    Insecta Coleoptera Pl 292 (1879-1915)

    Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

    A meticulous study of beetles, each exoskeleton rendered with precision—iridescent greens, deep blues, and polished browns. The delicate antennae and segmented legs suggest motion frozen in ink, a catalog of nature’s intricate designs. Every stroke serves science, yet the result hums with quiet vitality.