L’animal dans la décoration PL. 60

The title “Chèvre et vigne, gobelet argent. Corbeaux et magnolia, tenture. Coqs et poules, assiette d’enfant” translates to “Goat and vine, silver goblet. Ravens and magnolia, tapestry. Roosters and hens, child’s plate” in English. This is from the book “L’animal dans la décoration” (The Animal in Decoration) published in 1897 and illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil. The artwork is a collection of prints that beautifully incorporate animal forms into various decorative items. It includes a silver goblet design with a goat and vine motif, a tapestry design featuring ravens and magnolias, and a child’s plate design adorned with roosters and hens. Verneuil’s work is known for its intricate details and innovative use of animal forms in decoration, making each piece unique and captivating.