Compositions florales sur tertre et guirlandes 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

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Compositions florales sur tertre et guirlandes de fleurs, 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 drawing shows bright flowers arranged in two shapes. One looks like a diamond frame with a bouquet in the center, and the other is a loose cluster on a curved branch. The flowers are painted in soft colors—pinks, blues, and yellows—with green leaves and tiny stems. The edges of the shapes are outlined in purple, and small dots fill the background. The flowers are drawn in a careful, flat style, almost like they’re meant to be stitched rather than painted. The paper looks old and yellowed, with some faint marks and smudges. If you like this kind of detailed floral art, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.