Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera, Plate 10) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:12x16in (30x40cm) almost musical rhythm—an invitation to

almost musical rhythm—an invitation to experience painting as a language of feeling

Dartmouth: Located at the mouth of the River Dart

Audubon’s choice of colours - with the Jay’s soft hues of grey and white against a subtly detailed background - captures the essence of the bird’s natural environment

a landmark known for its beauty and entertainment

Lamma Island

Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera, Plate 10) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:12x16in (30x40cm) almost musical rhythm—an invitation toInsecta Hymenoptera Pl. 10 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a classic Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the order that includes bees, wasps, and ants. Meticulously arranged against a light ground, the plate reflects the 19th century drive to catalogue the natural world with clarity and precision. Each specimen is presented for study rather than spectacle, yet the arrangement has a quiet elegance typical of natural history plates from