Guirlandes de fleurs et frise de franges perlées mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Floral filigree
This drawing shows two folded pieces of fabric covered in bright flowers and leaves. The edges have a scalloped trim with tiny purple dots, like beads. A few loose flowers and butterflies are scattered on the light background. The flowers are painted in bold colors—reds, pinks, yellows—and look like they’re stitched on. The fabric’s folds create shadows, making it look three-dimensional. Look up stippling to see how artists create shading with dots.
