Gilet au décor tapissant, 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

Gilet au décor tapissant, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting Embroidery, 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 a folded piece of fabric covered in bright floral patterns. The design includes small flowers in blues, pinks, and yellows, along with swirling vines and tiny birds. The edges have a scalloped border, and the paper looks old and slightly yellowed. The tiny details—like the way the flowers repeat in neat rows—suggest this was meant as a pattern for embroidery. The fabric shape hints it might be for a pocket or small garment. Next, look up embroidery to see how these kinds of designs were made by hand.