Artwork

Bouquet de fruits avec écureuil, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Bouquet de fruits avec écureuil, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Anonyme. It dates from 1785 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. This 18th-century work, held at the Museum of Ethnography, is an embroidery design featuring a still life with a squirrel.

About this work

The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth in the painting, from the smoothness of the fruit to the roughness of the leaves.

This painting shows a colorful bouquet of fruits and flowers in a vase, with a small squirrel sitting on the left side. The bouquet includes apples, grapes, and berries, surrounded by leaves and stems. The vase has a zigzag pattern in blue and white.

The painting is done in a delicate style, with soft colors and gentle lines. It's a beautiful example of floral art from the 18th century. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth in the painting, from the smoothness of the fruit to the roughness of the leaves.

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Overview

This 18th-century work, held at the Museum of Ethnography, is an embroidery design featuring a still life with a squirrel.

Subject & Meaning

The design depicts a colorful arrangement of fruits, flowers, and foliage in a vase, accompanied by a small squirrel. The bouquet includes various fruits such as apples, grapes, and berries, set against a backdrop of leaves and stems.

Technique & Style

Executed in a delicate style, the design showcases soft colors and gentle lines, with varied textures achieved through different techniques, from smooth fruit to rough leaves.

History & Provenance

Created around 1785 by an anonymous artist, the work is a representative example of floral art from the late 18th century.