William Henry Prestele

Biography

William Henry Prestele brought the natural world to life through his delicate and scholarly illustrations, capturing the botanical richness of the American landscape. As a naturalist and illustrator, he collaborated with scientists and explorers to document the fruits, plants, and trees that would nourish a growing nation.

His meticulous work served both aesthetic and scientific communities, preserving specimens with color and detail for posterity. Arlington National Cemetery remembers him not only for his artistic talent but for the quiet diligence he lent to the study of nature.