Paysage à pont en pierre, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1780
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1780
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This drawing shows a bright garden scene with a small stone bridge, vases, and lots of flowers. The colors are soft—pinks, purples, and greens—with a few pops of yellow and blue. At the top, two flowers stand out on a thin stem, while the bottom half looks like a patch of embroidery with a border of tiny circles. The garden has a dreamy, almost floating look, like it could be stitched onto fabric. The bridge and vases add a sense of depth, but everything feels flat and decorative. Check out embroidery to see how real needlework compares to this painted design.
