Chestnut Tree Leaves Botanical Art Nouveau バスタオルセット

The Chestnut Tree illustration, created by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, appears in the 1896 publication The Plant and its Ornamental Applications. This detailed botanical illustration captures the chestnut tree’s intricate design, focusing on the leaf, flower, and fruit in its natural form. Verneuil's work is known for its precise and artistic representation of plants, blending scientific accuracy with ornamental beauty. This piece exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with the decorative potential of plants, as well as their connection to nature's inherent patterns.