Composition avec bouquets de fleurs liés par des cordons rayés et des guirlandes de fleurs, frises de perles pourpres, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1750

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

Floral Filigree

Dominant colour

Composition avec bouquets de fleurs liés par des cordons rayés et des guirlandes de fleurs, frises de perles pourpres, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting Filigree, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Anonyme
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows two wavy bands filled with bright flowers and leaves. The colors are mostly pink, blue, and green, framed by thin blue lines. Tiny beads in purple and gold outline the bottom edge, and a few small sketches peek from the corners. The flowers look like they’re tied together with striped ribbons, almost like a garland. It’s hard to tell if this was meant for fabric or just a design study. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up details with lines.