Artwork

Gilet décor paysage chinois, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet décor paysage chinois, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Anonyme. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. This 18th-century work is an anonymous design for a jacket featuring a Chinese landscape theme, comprising three distinct scenes.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century work is an anonymous design for a jacket featuring a Chinese landscape theme, comprising three distinct scenes. Created around 1780, it is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The design is divided into three sections: a floral motif at the top, a building surrounded by trees and water in the middle, and a boat on water with trees and flowers at the bottom, evoking a serene Chinese landscape.

Technique & Style

The design is rendered in a range of colors, including blue, green, purple, and pink, against a light beige background, creating an elegant and sophisticated visual effect.