Composition florale avec guirlandes et fleurs exotiques, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Composition florale avec guirlandes et fleurs exotiques, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting floral pattern, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows two birds perched on a branch filled with bright flowers and leaves. The colors are soft but vivid—pinks, blues, and greens stand out against the faded paper. The lines are simple but careful, with some areas filled in lightly, like a sketch for something bigger. The paper looks old, with smudges and marks along the edges, almost like it was used as a study or practice sheet. The birds and flowers are arranged in a way that looks like they could be part of a larger design, maybe for fabric or embroidery. If you like this kind of detailed floral work, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more examples.
