Papillons et pavots, veilleuse émaux translucides. Paons, vase émaux cloisonnés. 1897

Maurice Pillard Verneuil's *Papillons et pavots, veilleuse émaux translucides. Paons, vase émaux cloisonnés.* is a design for a lamp and a vase from 1897. The Art Nouveau style of the artwork is characterized by its swirling lines and organic forms. The lamp, decorated with butterflies, poppies, and stars, is a perfect example of the movement's emphasis on nature and its delicate details. The vase is adorned with a majestic peacock, its tail feathers and flowing lines reflecting the movement's fascination with both the natural and the stylized. This design showcases the artistic expression of the Art Nouveau era, a period of aesthetic innovation and flourishing creativity.