Gilet décor amour filial, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1785

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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Gilet décor amour filial, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1785 by Anonyme, a Romanticism work, depicting Embroidery, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Anonyme
When & what style?: 1785 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a big blue dress sitting under a tree, holding hands with a small child. Around them, bright flowers and a fancy garden stretch out, with a distant building and trees in the background. The edges of the paper have a woven pattern and flowers painted in purple and pink. The empty space at the top might have been meant for embroidery designs—this was likely a sample for a decorative garment. The soft colors and gentle scene fit the style of the time. Look up embroidery to see how these kinds of designs were used in real clothing.