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• Prêtre Sea Life

  Pierre-Antoine Prêtre, one of the most refined scientific illustrators of the 19th century, brought to life the intricate anatomy of marine species through precise and elegant engravings.

  This collection features original plates of jellyfish, starfish, and other mysterious sea creatures published in the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.

  Each print is a testament to Enlightenment-era natural science and a perfect decorative accent for interior lovers, collectors, and academics alike.

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• Prêtre Shells

  Pierre Antoine Pretre – Antique Prints - Shell Engravings

  Explore our collection of rare hand-colored engravings of marine shells illustrated by Pierre Antoine Pretre, one of the most refined scientific artists of the 19th century.

  Originally created for the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali (Battelli, Firenze), these shell prints combine scientific precision with decorative elegance, making them ideal for collectors and interior designers alike.

  • Original 19th-century prints
  • Hand-colored engravings
  • Each print is unique and historically significant

  Each shell is rendered with clarity and vibrant natural tones, capturing the delicate architecture and color variations of nature’s underwater jewels.

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• Prêtre Fishes

  Discover our selection of original 19th-century engravings of fishes, illustrated by Pierre Antoine Prêtre for the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali published in Florence. Each print reveals the precision and artistic sensitivity that made Prêtre one of the most admired natural history illustrators of his time.

  These antique engravings portray a fascinating variety of marine species — from Mediterranean fish to exotic ocean creatures — captured with vivid color, anatomical accuracy, and a refined sense of movement. Their hand-colored details and scientific clarity make them both educational and decorative works of art.

  Read more about Pierre Antoine Prêtre and explore how his illustrations bridged the worlds of science and art in the 19th century.

  Ideal for collectors, connoisseurs of marine art, and interiors seeking a touch of scientific elegance.