Artwork

Composition florale en bouquets et bandes de gazon, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition florale en bouquets et bandes de gazon, 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 work on paper is an anonymous design for embroidery, featuring a floral composition divided into three sections.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about this type of art, you might want to look up the Museum of Ethnography.

This image shows a piece of paper with a floral design. The design is made up of three sections, each with a different arrangement of flowers and leaves. The flowers are painted in shades of pink, purple, and yellow, with green leaves and stems.

The design appears to be a plan for embroidery, with notes and measurements written in the margins. The paper is yellowed and worn, with tears and creases visible.

The style of the design suggests that it may have been created in the 18th century. If you're interested in learning more about this type of art, you might want to look up the Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

This 18th-century work on paper is an anonymous design for embroidery, featuring a floral composition divided into three sections. The paper is worn and yellowed, with visible tears and creases.

Subject & Meaning

The design depicts arrangements of flowers and leaves in shades of pink, purple, and yellow, with accompanying notes and measurements in the margins, suggesting its purpose as a template for embroidering a waistcoat.

Technique & Style

The design's style and the condition of the paper indicate an 18th-century origin, with the floral motifs and layout characteristic of the period's embroidery designs.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750, the work is now held at the Museum of Ethnography, whose collection it is a part of.