When I feel a little confused, the only thing to do is to turn back to the study of nature before launching once again into the subjects closest to heart.

He is noted for scenes of open-air social events. He developed a colorful decorative style that became fashionable for designs of ceramics and textiles as well as decorative schemes for public buildings. He was also a draftsman printmaker book illustrator Scenic designer a designer of furniture and a planner of public spaces.