Artwork

Gilet à patineurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle

Gilet à patineurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a drawing by Anonyme. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This 18th-century drawing is an anonymous work from around 1750, held at the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a dual composition featuring a winter scene and a decorative design.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lively ice-skating scene on a frozen pond, with a background landscape that includes a windmill, buildings, and trees. A separate framed design above shows a garden scene with figures, flowers, and birds, likely intended as an embroidery pattern.

Technique & Style

The work combines a representational winter scene with a stylized garden design, showcasing a blend of realism and decorative artistry. The colors used are bright but have faded over time, giving the impression of aged fabric.

Gilet aux parterres de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle, Anonyme

Artist & collection

Artist

Anonyme

A French designer from the 1700s made delicate flower drawings meant to decorate vests.

Museum

Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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