Gilet fleurs et perles mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

1750

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

Dominant colour

Gilet fleurs et perles mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting Bouquet, 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 folded piece of fabric covered in bright floral patterns. The design includes roses, leaves, and small berries in pinks, greens, and purples. The edges have a row of tiny purple dots, and the folds of the fabric create sharp angles. The drawing looks like a plan for stitching flowers onto a garment, possibly a vest. The colors and shapes are simple but carefully arranged. If you like this, look up embroidery to see how these designs might have been stitched by hand.