Gilet décor Louis Gillet parlant avec 2 paysans et leur fille, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1785

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 Louis Gillet parlant avec 2 paysans et leur fille, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1785 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?: 1785 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows four people in a garden. Two men and two women stand under a leafy tree, chatting. The men wear fancy hats and coats, while the women have simple dresses. Around them, flowers, birds, and a small barrel fill the scene. The top border has a blank space framed by colorful flowers and vines. The artist left it empty, likely for embroidery designs—like the gilet (a kind of vest) the men are discussing. Next, look up embroidery to see how these sketches might have been used in real clothing.