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Kiosque entouré d'une guirlande, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Kiosque entouré d'une guirlande, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle, by Anonyme, 1780
Kiosque entouré d'une guirlande, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle, by Anonyme, 1780

Kiosque entouré d'une guirlande, 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 drawing depicts a delicate glass pavilion surrounded by a floral wreath, rendered in intricate detail.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing depicts a delicate glass pavilion surrounded by a floral wreath, rendered in intricate detail.

Subject & Meaning

The central kiosque is adorned with tiny plants and ribbons, while the wreath features brightly colored flowers and birds perched on top, suggesting a design for an embroidered waistcoat.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases precise draftsmanship, with careful attention to texture and color, characteristic of designs for embroidery.

History & Provenance

Created around 1780, the work is held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance in the context of textile arts.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anonyme

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