Lion, départ de rampe en pierre pour en escalier monumental. Tortues, carreaux grès. Canards et iris, tenture pour chambre d’enfant. 1897

"Lion, départ de rampe en pierre pour en escalier monumental. Tortues, carreaux grès. Canards et iris, tenture pour chambre d’enfant." (Lion, departure of a stone ramp for a monumental staircase. Turtles, stoneware tiles. Ducks and irises, tapestry for a child's room) is a design by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, created in 1897. The design depicts a lion sculpture at the base of a monumental staircase with stylized floral patterns and repeating motifs of ducks and turtles. This work exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, characterized by organic, flowing lines and decorative elements inspired by nature. The design showcases Verneuil's talent for incorporating intricate details into a harmonious whole.