Artwork

Composition avec trophée de fruits et volatile, guirlandes de fleurs stylisées à noeuds d'épis et de glycine, frises de denticules mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition avec trophée de fruits et volatile, guirlandes de fleurs stylisées à noeuds d'épis et de glycine, frises de denticules mauves, 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. Composition avec trophée de fruits et volatile is an 18th-century drawing, circa 1750, attributed to an anonymous artist.

About this work

Overview

Composition avec trophée de fruits et volatile is an 18th-century drawing, circa 1750, attributed to an anonymous artist. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a decorative composition centered around a curved, floral border incorporating fruits, a bird (volatile), and stylized flowers tied in knots with wheat ears and wisteria. The arrangement suggests a design for embroidery, specifically for a gilet (vest).

Technique & Style

Executed in soft, pastel hues predominantly of greens, purples, and yellows, with accents of red, the work showcases intricate, detailed floral patterns. A distinctive row of purple, denticle-like shapes and a simple line motif adorn the bottom. The overall style is characteristic of 18th-century decorative arts.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750, the artwork's history prior to its acquisition by the Museum of Ethnography is not detailed here. Faded, unreadable writing on the paper hints at potential, unrecorded contextual information.

Context

This piece reflects the 18th century's penchant for ornate, naturalistic motifs in decorative arts and fashion. Its design for embroidery on a gilet situates it within the era's textile and apparel aesthetics.

Legacy

While not attributed to a specific artist, the drawing contributes to the understanding of 18th-century design principles, particularly in embroidery and decorative pattern-making. Its influence, if any, on subsequent design practices is not highlighted in available information.