Escargots, bordure. Libellule et roseaux, papier peint. Mouettes, bordure. 1897

This 1897 design by Maurice Pillard Verneuil is a decorative artwork in the Art Nouveau style. The piece features three distinct sections, each with its own repeating pattern. The top section showcases a stylized seashell and snail against a blue wave background. The middle section depicts a motif of dragonflies perched on reeds, creating a rhythmic pattern against a light yellow background. The bottom section features stylized waves and seagulls, forming a dynamic composition against green and gold hues. These motifs represent the natural world in a stylized and idealized form, characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement.