The Birth Of Nouveau (Maurice Pillard Verneuil)
“Maurice Pillard Verneuil was a French artist and decorator in the Art nouveau movement. He was born in Saint-Quentin, France. Maurice Pillard Verneuil learned his trade from the Swiss designer Eugène Grasset. Maurice Pillard Verneuil then went on to become a well-known artist and designer. He was inspired by Japanese art and nature, particularly the sea. He is known for his contribution to the art deco movement and, in particular, his use of bold, floral designs in ceramic tiles, wallpapers and other furnishing textiles.His designs covered both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods subsequently transitioning into his much acclaimed geometric patterns. Verneuil also produced numerous poster works in France alongside the well-known artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Chéret. Other collaborators included Armand Point, René Juste, Alfons Mucha and Mathurin Méheut.“
Sample Works:
1. Abstract design based on leaves and arabesques
2. Abstract design based on flower buds, berries, tulips
3. Abstract design based on tiny flowers and leaves
4. Abstract design based on peacock feathers
5. Abstract design based on seahorses, fish, lizards, tiny leaves
6. Abstract design based on leaves and flowers
7. Abstract design based on leaf, clover, berry shapes
8. Abstract design based on leaf shapes
9. Abstract design based on flowers and pinecones
10. Abstract design based on flowers and pinecones
