Artwork

Gilet décor la déesse Flore au bain, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet décor la déesse Flore au bain, 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 a design for an embroidered waistcoat, featuring a serene garden scene.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing is a design for an embroidered waistcoat, featuring a serene garden scene. Created anonymously around 1785, it is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts the goddess Flora bathing, accompanied by a child playing a flute. The tranquil atmosphere is conveyed through the figures' relaxed poses and the lush, flowering surroundings.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by soft colors, including pinks, greens, and blues, set against a pale yellow border. The artist left space for additional embroidery patterns, a common practice in decorative design.

History & Provenance

Dating to around 1785, this work is an example of 18th-century decorative art. It is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.