Artwork

Composition florale sur tertre rocheux, frises de fleurs et de feuilles, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition florale sur tertre rocheux, frises de fleurs et de feuilles, 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, created around 1750, and is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

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

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two folded fabric pieces with floral patterns, featuring red, pink, purple, and blue flowers on green stems, surrounded by a thin purple border and accompanied by small birds and insects.

Technique & Style

The design is characterized by careful outlines and flat colors, suggesting its intended use for embroidery. The fabric's edges appear to have been cut freehand, giving them a jagged appearance.

Context

The work is an example of detailed floral design, a style that was likely influenced by the textile and embroidery practices of the time.