Paysage avec urne et ruine antique, 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

Paysage avec urne et ruine antique, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle is a 1750 by Anonyme, depicting Pocket, 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 neat, folded paper with bright flowers and plants along the edges. Inside, there’s a tiny scene of a ruined temple, a broken column, and a basket of fruit. The colors are soft—pinks, blues, and greens—with a few birds flying around. The paper looks like it could be for sewing patterns, with the folded shape suggesting it might fit in a pocket. The artist drew carefully, filling every bit of space with flowers or details. If you like this kind of small, detailed art, check out cross-hatching next.