Artwork

Gilet décor à grotesques, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIeme siècle

Gilet décor à grotesques, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIeme siècle is an unspecified work on paper 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 watercolor design, held at the Museum of Ethnography, depicts a fantastical scene intended for embroidery on a garment.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century watercolor design, held at the Museum of Ethnography, depicts a fantastical scene intended for embroidery on a garment.

Subject & Meaning

The design features a red background with swirling vines, flowers, lions, vases, and birds, along with a heart-shaped motif containing a face. The imagery is playful and whimsical, characteristic of the grotesque style.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bright colors and simple shapes to create a lively, intricate pattern. The watercolor's style and composition suggest a design meant to be translated into embroidery, with consideration for the technical aspects of stitching.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anonyme

A French designer from the 1700s made delicate flower drawings meant to decorate vests.

Museum

Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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