Gilet aux insectes, 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 insectes, 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 two folded pieces of fabric covered in tiny flowers and bugs. The edges have a dark border, and the background is a light, worn paper. Small stems connect each flower, and some bugs crawl among the petals. The title says it’s a design for a "gilet," which is a kind of sleeveless vest. The flowers and bugs are carefully placed, almost like a puzzle. If you like embroidery, look up embroidery next.