Gilet aux fleurs bleues et orange, 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 aux fleurs bleues et orange, 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 three folded fabric shapes filled with bright flowers and leaves. The colors are mostly blues, pinks, and greens, with some red and yellow roses. Thin black lines outline the petals and stems, and the edges of the fabric are decorated with small floral patterns. The drawing looks like a plan for stitching flowers onto a piece of clothing, possibly a vest. The paper itself is yellowed and has some writing on it, like "mayenne" and a number. If you like this kind of detailed floral work, look up embroidery.