Artwork

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

Composition florale de bouquets multicolores et guirlandes 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, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a floral arrangement with bouquets and garlands, likely intended as a design for embroidery on a garment, possibly a waistcoat.

Technique & Style

The composition features a light background with a wavy, purple-and-blue shape containing clusters of flowers and foliage, surrounded by loose flowers and dots suggesting texture or stitching.

Context

The design reflects the ornate and detailed style characteristic of 18th-century textile decoration, particularly in embroidery.