Composition de fleurs et de plumes en bouquets, frises de perles et de fleurs bleues, croisillons de plumes et de fleurs à semis de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Composition de fleurs et de plumes en bouquets, frises de perles et de fleurs bleues, croisillons de plumes et de fleurs à semis de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Anonyme

1750

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

Floral filigree

About this work

This drawing shows bright floral bouquets with big red and orange flowers, black swirling vines, and small blue flowers scattered around. The edges have a border of blue dots and swirls, like beads or tiny waves. The paper looks old and a bit worn, with some faded spots. The flowers and vines are arranged in a way that looks like they’re meant for embroidery patterns—maybe for a vest or fabric. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to make it stand out. If you like this kind of detailed floral art, check out filigree next.

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