Artwork

Composition en bouquets de branches fleuries et guirlande de passementerie bleue, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition en bouquets de branches fleuries et guirlande de passementerie bleue, 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 artwork, dated circa 1750, is an anonymous design for embroidery on a gilet (a type of vest or jacket).

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century artwork, dated circa 1750, is an anonymous design for embroidery on a gilet (a type of vest or jacket). Composed of three folded fabric shapes, it features vibrant floral motifs.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a decorative design for embroidery, emphasizing floral abundance with pinks, blues, yellows, and greenery, all bounded by a distinctive blue braided passementerie edge.

Technique & Style

Executed as a drawing, the work showcases meticulous detail in its floral patterns and passementerie design, suggesting practical application in embroidery. Handwritten notes on the paper imply a working or instructional purpose.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750, the artwork is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The artist remains anonymous.