Iris (1896)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Explore the delicate beauty of Maurice Pillard Verneuil’s “Iris,” a striking example of Art Nouveau’s fascination with the natural world. Created in 1896, this artwork showcases Verneuil’s skillful use of line and color which vividly bring to life the elegant form of the iris flower.The painting presents a series of iris flowers displayed vertically across the canvas, celebrated for their rich, purple hues and slender, green leaves. The irises are depicted in various stages of bloom, from tightly closed buds to fully opened blossoms, illustrating the natural lifecycle of these captivating plants. In the rounded inset at the lower right, a cluster of iris blooms is gracefully arranged, offering a different perspective on the arrangement of these elegant flowers.Through Verneuil’s thoughtful composition and subtle color palette, "Iris" invites viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty and intricate details of the natural world, reflecting the Art Nouveau movement’s enduring legacy of bringing art closer to nature.
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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.