Cerfs — L’animal dans la décoration — Maurice Pillard Verneuil (1897)

Art Nouveau in stride. Verneuil’s Cerfs (Stags) arranges sleek deer in a flowing ornamental field—arching antlers, lithe bodies, and rhythmic foliage—where nature becomes pattern and pattern becomes poetry. Graphic, elegant, and endlessly versatile.

Why it captivates

• Ornamental rhythm — repeating stags and foliage in a poised, flowing cadence.

• Art Nouveau pedigree — nature abstracted into refined, modern design.

• Decor-friendly palette — earthy greens and warms that play well with wood and linen.

• Graphic clarity — crisp outlines and balanced negative space.

• Conversation piece — a classic from a seminal design portfolio.

• Statement artwork — ideal above consoles, sofas, and in study or studio.

What you’ll see

Stylised stags in profile with branching antlers, intertwined with sinuous leaves and stems; repeated motifs create a calm, symmetrical tapestry. Up close: fine line and plate texture. From a step back: a sophisticated, organic grid.

A richer historical frame

Published in 1897, Verneuil’s L’animal dans la décoration helped define Art Nouveau’s fusion of botanical and zoological forms with applied design—bringing wildlife into wallpapers, textiles, and printed art with graceful modernity.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 626 mm (approx. 33.11 × 24.65 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.343 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: mat window ~837 × 622 mm for a tidy 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame for a clean gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Art Nouveau enthusiasts & designers

• Stylists seeking organic, graphic pattern for modern interiors

• Collectors of decorative-arts portfolios

• Gift-givers marking housewarmings and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let graceful antlers and Art Nouveau flow elevate your space—order your fine-art print of Cerfs today.