Artwork

Composition de guirlandes de fleurs, frises de feuilles et de baies rouges, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition de guirlandes de fleurs, frises de feuilles et de baies rouges, 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

Composition de guirlandes de fleurs is an 18th-century design featuring interconnected floral and foliage motifs, intended for embroidery on a gilet (waistcoat). Created around 1750, the work is attributed to an anonymous artist and is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject revolves around ornate, naturalistic decorations common in 18th-century embroidery. The composition's emphasis on flowers, leaves, and berries suggests a celebration of nature, potentially reflecting the era's aesthetic appreciation for floral patterns in decorative arts.

Technique & Style

Executed on a light beige background, the design boasts vibrant, detailed elements: pink and yellow flowers, varied green leaves, and red berries, all enclosed by purple borders. The intricate, twisting branches and additional corner flourishes indicate careful planning for translatability into embroidery.

History & Provenance

Dating to circa 1750, the work's anonymous creatorship is typical of many decorative art designs from the period. It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its acquisition or previous ownership are not provided.