Artwork

Composition avec guirlandes de fleurs, frises de perles lavande, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition avec guirlandes de fleurs, frises de perles lavande, 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, held at the Museum of Ethnography, features a wavy border filled with flowers, leaves, and small blue dots, surrounding a scattering of flowers and miniature buildings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition appears to be a design for embroidery or fabric, with repeating patterns of flowers and dots that evoke a decorative style typical of the period.

Technique & Style

The use of soft colors and brown outlines creates a delicate, intricate effect, characteristic of ornamental designs from the 1750s.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750 by an anonymous artist, the drawing is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.