Gilet décor de perles, plumes et paillettes, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1775

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

Romanticism 18th Century Embroidery Pocket

Dominant colour

Gilet décor de perles, plumes et paillettes, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1775 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?: 1775 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a bright, patterned design for a fancy vest. Swirling vines frame rows of flowers—red, pink, and yellow—with tiny blue leaves scattered around. The edges have a border of sequin-like dots in gold and white, and the whole thing looks like it’s meant to be stitched. The artist packed in lots of detail, especially in the flowers and the way the vines twist. It’s like a blueprint for a piece of clothing that would’ve sparkled in the 1700s. If you like this kind of decorative work, look up embroidery next.