Artwork

Gilet à la fleur rouge, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet à la fleur rouge, 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 work is an anonymous design for an embroidered waistcoat, created around 1750.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century work is an anonymous design for an embroidered waistcoat, created around 1750. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The design features a prominent red flower at top left, accompanied by smaller floral motifs and foliage. The composition includes curved shapes resembling garment components or pockets.

Technique & Style

The design showcases embroidery as a technique, with bold, colored flowers outlined in black. The edges of the shapes are embellished with small dots and lines, evoking stitches.