Maurice pillard verneuil biography of georgetown

Maurice Pillard Verneuil (29 April – 21 September ) was a French artist and decorator in the Art Nouveau movement.^[1]

Biography

He was born in Saint-Quentin, France.

Maurice Pillard Verneuil learned his trade from the Swiss designer Eugène Grasset.^[2] 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.

Maurice pillard verneuil biography of georgetown

He is known for his contribution to the Art Deco movement and, in particular, his use of bold, floral designs in ceramictiles, 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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