Gilet aux fleurs noires, 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 noires, 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 yellow fabric with black floral embroidery designs. The flowers have big petals and tiny dots inside, arranged in a curved pattern. Small yellow tassels hang from the corners, and the edges have a scalloped trim with more flowers. The piece looks like a pattern for a decorated vest or pocket. The hand-drawn style suggests it might have been used as a guide for sewing. Next, check out embroidery to see how these kinds of floral designs were made.