Artwork

Composition avec bouquets de fleurs sauvages et guirlandes de feuilles d'automne, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition avec bouquets de fleurs sauvages et guirlandes de feuilles d'automne, 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.

About this work

Overview

Composition avec bouquets de fleurs sauvages et guirlandes de feuilles d'automne, projets de broderies de gilet is an 18th-century design for embroidery on a vest, featuring floral and foliage motifs. Created circa 1750, it is attributed to an anonymous artist and housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts two diamond-shaped compositions filled with vibrant, delicately rendered wildflowers and autumn leaves, suggesting a celebration of natural beauty and potentially intended to adorn clothing.

Technique & Style

Executed on worn, aged paper, the design uses soft coloration (pinks, blues, greens) and thin purple outlines. Loose, spilling clusters of flora characterize the arrangement, with surrounding minor sketches on the faded background.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750, the piece is of unknown authorship. It is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with evidence of extensive handling apparent in the paper's tears and stains.

Context

Reflective of 18th-century decorative arts, this embroidery design aligns with period interests in nature-inspired motifs for textile adornment.

Legacy

While not attributed to a specific artist, the work contributes to the understanding of anonymous design contributions to 18th-century fashion and embroidery traditions.