Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Maurice Pillard Verneuil (1869 – 1942) was a French artist and decorator in the Art nouveau movement.

He was born in Saint-Quentin, France. Maurice Pillard Verneuil was a learned his trade from the Swiss designer Eugene Grasset. Maurice Pillard Verneuil then went on to become a well-known artist and designer. 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 Cheret.

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