Composition florale avec grappes et épis, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1750

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

Dominant colour

Composition florale avec grappes et épis, 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.

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 faded paper with a floral design painted in soft colors. The drawing shows a diamond shape filled with clusters of flowers—red, pink, and yellow—along with green leaves and wheat stalks. The edges of the shape are outlined in a thin purple line, and the background has scattered tiny flowers. The paper itself is worn, with tears and stains, making the colors look a little muted. It looks like something you’d find in an old book or notebook. If you like this kind of delicate floral art, check out stippling for another way artists fill spaces with tiny dots.