Gilet décor bouquet de tulipes, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1785
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1785
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This drawing shows a bright, busy border of flowers and leaves framing a central design. The main picture looks like a pocket or pouch filled with tulips and other plants, all painted in soft blues, greens, and pinks. Tiny details like dots and swirls fill the empty spaces, making it look like it could be stitching instructions. The page has a faded, aged look, like it’s been handled a lot over time. The flowers are drawn carefully, with some leaves overlapping others, giving a sense of depth. The colors are simple but cheerful, almost like a pattern you’d see on fabric. If you like this kind of floral design, look up embroidery to see how artists turned drawings like this into real stitched work.
