Maurice Pillard Verneuil

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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 learned his trade from the Swiss designer Eugène 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 Chéret.

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Name	Verneuil, Maurice Pillard
Alternative names	M.P Verneuil
Short description	Artist and designer
Date of birth	1869
Place of birth	Saint-Quetin France
Date of death	1869
Place of death	1942

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