Gilet décor jeune couple assis dans les blés, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1780

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

Romanticism 18th Century Bouquet Embroidery Pocket

Dominant colour

Gilet décor jeune couple assis dans les blés, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1780 by Anonyme, a Romanticism work, depicting Bouquet, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Anonyme
When & what style?: 1780 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a triangular shape filled with bright flowers, birds, and vines. Inside, two people sit on a grassy patch, dressed in old-fashioned clothes—one in a blue dress, the other in a brown coat. The edges have a purple border with tiny dots and leaves, and the background looks like a garden with scattered blooms. The two figures seem relaxed, maybe enjoying a quiet moment in nature. The design around them looks like it could be turned into embroidery, with careful details that would fit on fabric. Check out embroidery to see how these kinds of floral patterns were used in real clothing.