Artwork

Gilet vasque de feuilles marron et vertes, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet vasque de feuilles marron et vertes, 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.

About this work

Overview

Gilet vasque de feuilles marron et vertes, projets de broderies de gilet is an 18th-century design, circa 1750, attributed to Anonyme, now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The design depicts a floral arrangement featuring various flowers and leaves in muted, pastel hues, arranged in a curved, overlapping pattern, conveying elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Executed in a delicate style, the drawing utilizes fine lines and subtle shading, characteristic of 18th-century embroidery designs.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750, the work is of unknown authorship (Anonyme) and is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Context

This piece reflects the aesthetic preferences of its time, with its use of floral motifs and pastel colors typical of 18th-century decorative arts.

Legacy

While the artist remains anonymous, the design exemplifies the enduring influence of 18th-century floral patterns on subsequent embroidery and decorative arts traditions.