Composition de bouquets de fleurs et chardons, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This drawing shows a light beige fabric with bright floral embroidery designs. The patterns include clusters of flowers—pinks, blues, and yellows—along with green leaves and tiny red berries. The shapes form a draped shape, like a shawl or garment, with a scalloped edge and a border of small stitches. The artist used fine lines to outline each petal and leaf, giving the flowers a delicate, handmade look. The colors pop against the plain background, making the embroidery stand out. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
