Artwork

Composition de bouquets de fleurs multicolores et guirlandes de fleurs mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition de bouquets de fleurs multicolores 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.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century artwork, dated circa 1750, is an anonymous design for embroidery on a gilet (jacket), featuring multicolored floral bouquets and purple flower garlands.

Subject & Meaning

The subject consists of two irregular, flower-filled compositions: one predominantly purple and white, the other a mix of red, blue, and yellow blooms, adorned with corner sprays.

Technique & Style

Executed in a medium suitable for detailed design (likely watercolor or ink on paper), the work employs dark outlining, with visible pencil underdrawings and possible sketch marks for arrangement.

History & Provenance

The artwork is housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though its creator remains unknown.

Context

Typical of 18th-century embroidery design, this piece reflects the era's fondness for floral motifs in decorative arts, potentially intended for high-fashion clothing.

Legacy

While not attributed to a specific artist, the work contributes to the understanding of 18th-century design practices for textiles and embroidery.