William Henry Prestele
German botanical artist
About William Henry Prestele
Lived 1838 – 1895 (aged 56). William Henry Prestele was a biologist, lithographer, scientific illustrator and artist.
Wilhelm Heinrich Prestele (or William Henry Prestele) (13 October 1838 – 16 August 1895) was a botanical artist known for his lithographs and watercolor work commissioned by the US Department of Agriculture.
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Who was William Henry Prestele?
German botanical artist (1838–1895)
When was William Henry Prestele born?
William Henry Prestele was born on 13 October 1838 in Darmstadt.
When did William Henry Prestele die?
William Henry Prestele died on 16 August 1895 in Arlington County.
What was William Henry Prestele's occupation?
William Henry Prestele was a biologist, lithographer, scientific illustrator and artist.
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