Composition de bouquets de fleurs et de baies et semis de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1750

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

Filigree Flower

Dominant colour

Composition de bouquets de fleurs et de baies et semis de fleurs, 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 looks like a folded piece of paper with painted flowers and leaves. The edges have a border of tiny blue shapes. Inside, there are big clusters of roses, berries, and green stems. The colors are soft—pinks, blues, and yellows—with a light background. The drawing looks like it was meant for sewing patterns. It shows how flowers and leaves might be stitched onto fabric. The lines are simple but careful, like a guide for embroidery. If you like this, check out cross-hatching next. It’s a technique where lines build up shading.