Artwork

Gilet décor couple avec enfants, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet décor couple avec enfants, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Anonyme. It dates from 1785 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 design for an embroidered waistcoat, depicting a lively garden scene.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous design for an embroidered waistcoat, depicting a lively garden scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features two adults and two children in a garden filled with flowers, vases, and small birds and butterflies, conveying a sense of leisure and family life.

Technique & Style

The design showcases intricate floral patterns, with a window frame and surrounding garden rendered in soft yet vibrant colors, including pinks, greens, and blues.

History & Provenance

Created around 1785, the drawing is now held at the Museum of Ethnography, providing insight into the decorative arts of the time.