Gilet fleurs et feuilles multicolores, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This drawing shows a folded piece of fabric covered in bright floral patterns. The edges have green borders with clusters of flowers and leaves in reds, pinks, and blues. Inside, there’s a smaller section with tiny, scattered flowers and leaves in soft colors. The design looks like it’s meant for sewing or embroidery, with careful details that suggest it’s a pattern. The paper is old and slightly worn, which makes the colors stand out more. If you like this kind of floral art, check out embroidery for more examples of how patterns like this were used.
