Artwork

Composition avec branches de feuilles d'automne, guirlandes de feuilles stylisées, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition avec branches de feuilles d'automne, guirlandes de feuilles stylisées, 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 on light beige paper features clusters of autumn leaves and branches, rendered in bright reds, yellows, and greens. Created around 1750, it is an anonymous work held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The composition appears to be a design for embroidery or fabric, with stylized yet naturalistic leaves arranged along curved lines. The level of detail and color nuance suggests a focus on ornamental pattern-making.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by delicate linework, with tiny dots and dashes outlining the branches. The leaves display careful attention to color gradations, and the overall arrangement is suggestive of a intricate, organic pattern.