Artwork

Gilet aux feuilles bleu-gris, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet aux feuilles bleu-gris, 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 depicts a waistcoat design with embroidery patterns.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing depicts a waistcoat design with embroidery patterns. Created around 1750, it is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The design features bright flowers and leaves within a blue frame, with pink, red, and yellow blooms amidst green and gray foliage, set against a light-colored background. The blue outlines suggest a template for embroidery.

Technique & Style

The drawing's style, with its emphasis on outline and color, indicates its purpose as a pattern for embroidered clothing. The level of detail suggests it was intended for use in creating intricate textile designs.