Artwork

Composition avec bouquets et guirlandes de fleurs et phasme sur branche, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition avec bouquets et guirlandes de fleurs et phasme sur branche, 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

This 18th-century drawing, dated circa 1750, presents a design for embroidered vest (gilet) decorations, featuring floral motifs on yellowed paper.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on two empty, shape-like areas, presumably for embroidery, surrounded by vibrant floral arrangements, including bouquets, garlands, leaves, and berries, executed in blues, reds, and greens.

Technique & Style

Characterized by simple yet meticulous lines, the drawing resembles traced patterns, with the floral elements serving both as decorative borders and integral design components.

History & Provenance

Attributed to an anonymous artist, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.