Gilet aux perles bleues, 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 perles bleues, 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 with bright floral patterns. The edges have blue lines and tiny circles, like stitching. Inside, there are clusters of pink, purple, and yellow flowers mixed with green leaves. The paper has a yellowish tint and looks a little worn. The design is meant to look like embroidery, with flowers arranged in a way that fits a garment shape. The blue lines suggest where stitches would go. If you like this, look up embroidery to see how real stitching works.