Artwork

Gilet aux pâquerettes bleues, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet aux pâquerettes bleues, 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 two folded fabric designs with floral patterns, alongside a separate stem with flowers and leaves.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing depicts two folded fabric designs with floral patterns, alongside a separate stem with flowers and leaves. Created around 1750, it is an anonymous work held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing appears to be a design for embroidery, featuring blue, pink, and yellow flowers within dark borders. The level of detail suggests it was intended as a pattern for stitching.

Technique & Style

The design is rendered with careful lines defining each petal, indicating a high level of precision. The use of bright floral patterns and dark borders is characteristic of the era's embroidery designs.

History & Provenance

Dating to around 1750, this drawing is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. The paper is aged and yellowed, with handwritten numbers in the corners, suggesting it has been cataloged or stored for some time.