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A Touch of Art Nouveau
Let your walls bloom with the elegance and whimsy of Art Nouveau. “A Touch of Art Nouveau” brings together a rare selection of original antique prints by Eugène Grasset and E.A. Séguy – two masters of decorative design whose botanical and entomological illustrations embody the spirit of the Belle Époque.
These authentic Art Nouveau plates feature stylized flowers, butterflies, and abstract patterns, perfect for adding a poetic, nature-inspired touch to your home, office, or creative space. Each print is a piece of history and a work of art – an invitation to elevate your interior with timeless charm.
Whether you’re curating an eclectic gallery wall or searching for a standout piece with color, rhythm, and movement, these rare designs are ideal for lovers of natural beauty, vintage aesthetics, and artistic flair.
Why choose original Art Nouveau prints?
- Unique hand-colored or pochoir-printed details
- Genuine antique sheets from the early 1900s
- Timeless decor for modern or classical interiors
- Collectible works by celebrated French illustrators
Discover the organic curves, the vibrant palettes, and the refined harmony of Art Nouveau – preserved on paper and ready to inspire your everyday life.
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Collections
Collections – Curated Antique Prints & Natural History Art
Welcome to Prantique Collections, a curated gallery dedicated to the fine art of antique engraving and natural history illustration. This section gathers together original prints chosen for their scientific value, aesthetic strength and cultural relevance.
Within these collections you will find botanical illustrations, sea creatures & marine life plates, ornithology studies, and entomological works. Originally created to document the natural world before photography, these engravings now stand where art, science and heritage meet.
Our Collections include works by celebrated artists such as Redouté, Bessa, Blackwell, Prêtre, Turpin, Green, Haeckel and others who helped define the visual language of natural history. Their hand-coloured plates and finely worked engravings retain the depth, precision and quiet beauty with which they were first conceived.
Whether you are a collector, an interior designer, or simply searching for meaningful art for your living or working space, these curated series invite you to explore museum-quality antique prints from the natural world.
Authentic. Historic. Curated.
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Curated by Hand
Each print in our Collections has been individually inspected under natural light, its paper, plate impression and colours evaluated, and its subject identified with care. Every work is catalogued and photographed according to the Prantique Curatorial Method, ensuring that what you see here is not a random assortment of images, but a considered selection of original antique prints from the great age of natural history publishing. No modern reproductions are ever included.
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Golden & Purple Pansy...
A striking 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two tropical pansy butterflies: the Golden Pansy (Junonia callista) and the Purple Pansy (Junonia laomedia). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their dramatic wing contrasts and luminous violet eye-spots.
Kite Swallowtail...
A refined 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two elegant kite swallowtails: Eurytides protesilaus and Eurytides agapenor. Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their distinctive elongated tails and delicate translucent wings.
Peacock & Grey Pansy...
Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) and Grey Pansy (Junonia atlites) with distinctive eye-spots and soft tonal contrasts. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.
Demophon Prepona &...
A bold pairing of Demophon Prepona (Archaeoprepona demophon) and Brassolis sophorae, featuring electric blue and golden bands on deep black wings. A striking example of antique butterfly wall art with strong visual contrast.
Agrias & Stenele...
This vivid 1835 hand-colored engraving presents two striking tropical butterflies: the intensely colored Agrias rogeri, with its brilliant red and orange wings, and the elegant Adelpha stenele, known for its intricate pattern and pale blue markings. The strong chromatic contrast between the two species creates a visually compelling composition, making this piece a refined example of antique butterfly wall art and natural history illustration.
Lacewing & Erycina...
A vivid pairing of Lacewing (Cethosia cyane) and Erycina butterflies, combining fiery orange tones with electric blue accents. A striking piece of antique butterfly wall art with strong decorative contrast.
Yellow Swallowtail &...
Yellow swallowtail and Pipevine butterfly (Papilio iphitas, Battus philenor) combining bold yellow-black contrast with iridescent blue and green tones. A highly decorative 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.
Mormon Swallowtail...
Elegant Mormon swallowtail butterflies (Papilio polytes group) featuring bold black and cream contrast with soft blue and orange accents. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.
Prepona-Type...
Deep brown butterflies with electric blue bands and eye-spot patterns, characteristic of Prepona-type species. A refined and highly decorative 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.
Swallowtail Exotic...
Dramatic swallowtail butterflies including Papilio dardanus, featuring bold yellow, black, and red contrasts with iridescent accents. A striking 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.
Asian Swallowtail...
Elegant Asian swallowtail butterflies with yellow, blue, and ivory patterns on deep brown wings. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.
Golden Birdwing &...
Golden Birdwing butterflies with bold yellow and black contrast and elegant swallowtail forms. A striking 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.