Gilet décor pagode, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1750

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

Floral Embroidery Multicolored Palm Fibre Pocket

Dominant colour

Gilet décor pagode, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting Embroidery, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Anonyme
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a bright, detailed scene of a garden with a small pavilion. Birds perch on branches heavy with flowers and fruit, while a fence and a tiny bridge add charm. The colors are soft—pinks, greens, and blues—with a border of swirling vines and leaves framing the whole thing. The top section looks like a close-up of embroidery, with a bird and berries stitched in tiny, precise lines. This suggests the drawing might be a design for a real embroidered garment. Look up embroidery to see how these kinds of floral patterns were made by hand.