Gilet aux parterres 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

Dominant colour

Gilet aux parterres de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting Bouquet, 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 open pockets on a light tan background. Each pocket is packed with bright flowers—red, pink, yellow, and white—spilling over the edges. Tiny butterflies and leaves float around the top, and the edges of the pockets are outlined in blue. The flowers look like they’re stitched in, suggesting this is a design for embroidery. The paper is old and slightly yellowed, with a few smudges and marks. If you like this, look up embroidery to see how people turn designs like this into real fabric.