Séguy, Émile-Allain (1877-1951)

Creator details

Name
Séguy, Émile-Allain (1877-1951)
Nationality
French
Biography
Émile-Allain Séguy (1877-1951) was a French artist and designer known for his intricate patterns and designs. He began his career as a wallpaper designer and later became a prolific illustrator and graphic designer. Séguy's work was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and he was particularly interested in the natural world, often incorporating insects and other animals into his designs. He was also known for his use of vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns. Séguy's work was widely popular during his lifetime, and he produced designs for a variety of products, including textiles, wallpaper, and book covers. Today, his work is highly sought after by collectors and is considered an important part of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements.

Assets (105 in total)

Detail from Plate 17 from Insectes, pub. 1930's (pochoir print)
Detail from Plate 20 , from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
Detail from Plate 17, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
Floral design motif from 'Floreal: Dessins & Coloris Nouveaux', c.1920 (pochoir print)
Plate 40, from 'Prismes', 1930 (colour litho)
Detail from Plate 20 from Insectes, pub. 1930's (pochoir print)
Bouquets et Frondaisons c.1925 (colour litho)
Plate 1, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
Flowers and Foliage, c.1925 (pochoir print)
Flowers and Foliage, published c.1925 (colour litho)
Floral design motif from 'Floreal: Dessins & Coloris Nouveaux', 1920 (pochoir print)
Plate 8, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)

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