Bouquets de branches et de fleurs et frises de baies bleues, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Bouquets de branches et de fleurs et frises de baies bleues, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows two diamond-shaped designs filled with bright flowers and berries. The background is a light, worn paper with faint pencil marks scattered around. Purple lines frame the shapes, and tiny leaves and buds fill the empty spaces. The flowers look like they’re stitched together—maybe this was a pattern for embroidery. The colors are soft but still pop against the faded paper. If you like detailed floral art, check out stippling to see how artists create texture with dots.
