Artwork

Gilet aux parterres de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet aux parterres de fleurs, 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, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

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

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a waistcoat with two open pockets overflowing with flowers in shades of red, pink, yellow, and white, accompanied by butterflies and leaves.

Technique & Style

The design appears to be intended for embroidery, with the flowers and other elements rendered in a style suggestive of needlework. The paper is aged, with a yellowed tone and some smudges.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.