Artwork

Composirion avec guirlandes de fleurs et de fruits exotiques, frises de perles violettes, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composirion avec guirlandes de fleurs et de fruits exotiques, frises de perles violettes, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a drawing by Anonyme. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, held at the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a composition of embroidery patterns or fabric strips.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features three curved strips adorned with vibrant floral motifs, birds, and foliage in a range of colors. The design includes rows of small purple dots along the edges and large, colorful flowers at the corners.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple lines and flat colors to create a puzzle-like composition, with repeating patterns that suggest a textile design. The use of cross-hatching is evident in building texture through lines.