Cartão Postal Hoopoes & Jimson Weed Birds & Floral Art Nouveau

This artwork, titled Hoopoes and Jimson Weed, Border from Animals in Decoration (1897), illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, features a vibrant design with hoopoes (a type of bird) and Jimson weed as the main elements. The border also includes intricate depictions of butterflies and kangaroos among trees, all set against a beautifully rich silk fabric backdrop. After being cleaned and re-colored, the design now boasts fuller, more vibrant colors, enhancing its intricate details and natural motifs.