Gilet décor à grotesques, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIeme siècle
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This watercolor shows a red background filled with odd, swirling vines and flowers. Two lions sit on a ledge, facing each other. Above them, a faded heart shape holds a blurry face. Around the edges, vases and birds add to the busy mix. The design looks like it’s meant for embroidery on a vest. The artist used bright colors but kept the shapes simple and playful. Check out embroidery to see how this kind of pattern might have been stitched.
