1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Composition avec branches fleuries et guirlandes de glands argentés, frises de fleurs stylisées et de perles grises, 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 curved branches with small flowers in soft pinks, blues, and greens. The branches frame a light border of scalloped shapes, and the edges are decorated with tiny leaves and berries in yellow and orange. The whole thing looks like it could be a pattern for embroidery or fabric. The flowers and leaves are simple but detailed, with careful outlines and gentle shading. The colors are muted, like something you’d find in old lace or delicate stitching. If you like this kind of careful drawing, look up cross-hatching next.
