Pictorial Archives Fascinated by the decorative potential of subjects from nature, artist M.P. Verneuil produced striking illustrations based on authentic Japanese woven and printed fabrics. This superb treasury, meticulously reproduced from a rare portfolio, depicts a host of his creations, among them images of florals, animal life and geometrics. Portrayed in the manner of stylized Japanese art, the intricate, subtly shaded motifs still retain their enormous appeal almost a century after they were first printed. Dover original selection of plates from Etoffes Japonaises, published by Librarie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1910.