Pierre Antoine Pretre – 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.
Rostellaria, Terebra,...
Ancient illustrations of turriculated shells, colored with scientific precision.
Cerith Shells...
Entomostome shells depicted with chromatic elegance and scientific precision.
Cristellaria, Pirgo,...
Vintage shell illustration: Cristellaria, Pirgo, Pulvinite, Catillo original 19th century zoological print by Prêtre.
Pinna, Mitilo,...
Antique conchology print: Pinna nobilis, Mitilo, Modiola, and Litodomo drawn by Prêtre.
Mitra, Oliva, Terebra...
Colorful antique shell print featuring Mitra, Oliva, and Terebra drawn by Prêtre and engraved by Corvi.
Conus mitra, Conus...
Antique shell engraving: Conus species and Rombo imperiale vibrant and geometrical forms by Prêtre.
Ciprea, Peribolo,...
Fine antique print of Ciprea, Peribolo, Marginella highly decorative sea shells by Prêtre.