Capucine (nasturtium), plate 40 from La Plante et ses Applications ornementales – Maurice Pillard Verneuil (1896) – Botanical Poster Print

Capucine (Nasturtium), Plate 40 by Maurice Pillard Verneuil (1896) is a beautiful example of Art Nouveau botanical illustration, blending scientific observation with elegant decorative design. Created for Verneuil’s influential portfolio La Plante et ses Applications Ornementales (“Plants and Their Ornamental Applications”), the composition studies the nasturtium in remarkable detail while transforming its graceful vines and rounded leaves into a naturally flowing decorative pattern.

Golden-yellow blossoms accented with vivid crimson centers weave among delicate curling stems and distinctive shield-shaped leaves, capturing both the botanical character and ornamental beauty of the plant. Verneuil carefully presents the flowers at various stages of bloom alongside seeds, buds, and structural studies, creating a composition that is as informative as it is visually captivating. The clean background allows every elegant curve and subtle color variation to stand out with exceptional clarity.

A pioneer of Art Nouveau design, Verneuil believed that nature offered endless inspiration for architecture, textiles, and decorative arts. Capucine reflects that philosophy perfectly, combining scientific precision with graceful organic movement. Whether displayed in a kitchen, sunroom, office, library, or living space, this timeless botanical print brings the refined beauty of late nineteenth-century French design and the enduring charm of one of the garden’s most beloved flowers into any home.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction

– Paper weight: 189 g/m2

– For indoor use only

– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″

 

🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:

– Printed and shipped from the U.S.

– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included

– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.

 

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