Maurice Pillard Verneuil
Bold floral and geometric Art Nouveau designs
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.
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Master student
- Eugène Grasset Master
Artworks by this artist (309 total)
- Couronne imperiale 3 1896
- Nénuphar 1896
- Sceau de Salomon 2 1896
- Abstract design based on grasses and leaves 1900
- Abstract design based on flowers and leaves 1900
- Abstract design based on berries and flower buds 1900
- Abstract design based on curvilinear shapes 1900
- Bordure, Iris & libellules 1898
- Écureuil, oiseaux et noisetier, tenture. Chèvre et vigne, gobelet argent. Corbeaux et magnolia, tenture. 1897
- Faucons 1913
- Grues stylisées sur fonds géométriques 1913
- Iris Germanique 1903
- Orchis pourpre 1903
- Papillons et chrysanthèmes 1913
- Semis de fleurs sur fond noir ; fleurs stylisées sur fond violet 1913
- Colombes et lis, étoffe imprimée. 1897
- Crevettes, support en bronze pour un vase. Martin-pêcheur et poissons, jardinière bronze et émail cloisonné. 1897
- Geranium sauvage 3 1896
- Motif ornemental 1913
- Nénuphar 3 1896