Art Nouveau Gold Peacock Long Apron

Born in Saint-Quentin, France, Maurice Pillard Verneuil learned his trade from the Swiss designer Eugène Grasset. He went on to become a well-known artist and designer and teacher, heavily 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.