Bats & Poppies,Animal & Floral Design Art Nouveau Doormat

The artwork titled Bats and Poppies is a wallpaper design featured in L'animal dans la décoration (1897), illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil. The design combines two distinct elements: the haunting imagery of bats in flight and the vibrant beauty of poppies. These motifs are arranged in a dynamic and decorative composition, blending nature's dark and light aspects. The artwork exemplifies Verneuil's mastery in integrating animals with floral patterns, creating a striking and harmonious balance between the two. This piece reflects the Art Nouveau movement's fascination with nature and the use of ornamental motifs.