Art Nouveau Elegance

Verneuil's work is like a love child between a Japanese garden and a Parisian fever dream, with a dash of sea spray for good measure. Verneuil's designs are the artistic equivalent of a triple espresso shot. And let's not forget his poster game - rubbing elbows with the likes of Toulouse-Lautrec and Chéret, our boy Maurice was painting the town red, blue, and every color in between.

Post-WWI, he hightailed it to Switzerland, where he and his artist wife Adélaïde cooked up the "Kaleidoscope" portfolio - a psychedelic romp through abstract ornaments that'll make your brain cells do the cha-cha.

So buckle up, art aficionados - Verneuil's work isn't just a feast for the eyes, it's a full-on sensory smorgasbord that'll leave you dizzy, delighted, and ready to redecorate your entire life...

Art Deco Influence

As you explore this collection, you'll notice the profound influence of the Art Deco era on Verneuil's work. His distinctive style, characterized by bold colors and intricate patterns, is a testament to the transformative power of this movement. From wall art to home decor, each piece is a celebration of this influential era.

Floral Fantasia

Verneuil's fascination with the botanical world is evident in his stunning floral designs. This collection features a variety of mediums, from lithographs to illustrations, each adorned with Verneuil's signature botanical motifs. These pieces serve as a vibrant homage to nature's beauty, adding a touch of charm to any space.

Timeless Treasures

Every piece in this collection is more than just a product; it's a timeless treasure. Whether you're a fan of Art Nouveau or Art Deco, or simply appreciate beautiful design, these pieces offer a unique opportunity to bring a piece of history into your home.

He worked across two major design movements in sequence — Art Nouveau, defined by organic floral motifs, and Art Deco, where his style evolved into the acclaimed geometric patterns of his later career.

He learned his trade under the Swiss designer Eugène Grasset, one of Art Nouveau's foundational figures, and later became a teacher himself — his students included Amédée Ozenfant, who went on to co-found Purism with Le Corbusier.

Japanese art and the natural world, especially the sea, shaped his visual language — an influence that runs through his bold floral compositions across ceramic tile, wallpaper, and textile design.

He produced poster work alongside Toulouse-Lautrec and Jules Chéret, and collaborated with Armand Point, René Juste, Alphonse Mucha, and Mathurin Méheut — placing him inside the core network of French poster and decorative artists at the turn of the century.

Yes — in 1923 he and his wife Adélaïde Verneuil de Marval traveled through Cambodia, Indonesia, and Japan, a journey that fed into the geometric, non-Western-influenced direction his ornament design took in the years that followed.

Kaleidoscope: Ornements abstraits (1925) was a joint portfolio of eighty-seven abstract motifs across twenty plates, credited to both Verneuil and his wife Adélaïde — a late, fully abstract culmination of his decades-long move from botanical Art Nouveau toward pure pattern.