Artwork

Composition à bouquet de fleurs en éventail et guirlandes de fleurs mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition à bouquet de fleurs en éventail et guirlandes de fleurs 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. This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, held at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a folded paper with floral designs, likely intended as a pattern for embroidery or other textile decoration.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features clusters of roses, leaves, and smaller flowers in pink, blue, and green, arranged in fan shapes and loops. The designs are presented on a yellowed paper with blue edges and handwritten numbers in the corner, suggesting a preparatory or reference work.

Technique & Style

The floral motifs are rendered in a delicate and intricate style, with bright colors that contrast against the faded background. The arrangement of flowers and leaves indicates a design intended for translation into embroidery or another textile art form.

Context

The drawing is related to the decorative arts of the 18th century, particularly textile design and embroidery. Its style and motifs are consistent with the ornate and floral patterns characteristic of the period's fashion and decorative arts.