Composition florale en bouquets, 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 three diamond-shaped floral designs on a faded paper background. Each shape is filled with bright flowers—roses, daisies, and small berries—outlined in dark purple. Tiny green leaves and stems fill the gaps, and the edges of the shapes are neatly bordered. The handwriting in the corners suggests these were sketches for embroidery patterns, likely meant for decorative vests. The faded look hints at age, but the colors still pop against the worn paper. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
