Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 008) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 redbridge and a sense of place

and a sense of place

This particular painting is significant as it beautifully captures the serene yet dynamic interplay of water and sky in Venice

Earthy browns and vibrant

including Edward Teach (Blackbeard)

offering a glimpse into the rich natural heritage of this part of Scotland

Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera, Plate 008) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 redbridge and a sense of placeInsecta Lepidoptera Heterocera Pl 002 by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration first published in 1879. Part of the great 19thcentury tradition of natural history plates, it reflects the periods insistence on accuracy and clarity: a constellation of carefully observed moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) arranged against a pristine white field. Subtle oranges and warm browns define the specimens markings, while delicately