Panelen met vazen en bloemenkrans 1777 - 1779

Jacques Juillet created this drawing of panels with vases and flower garlands in pen and gray ink, sometime in the 1700s. Juillet was born in France during the height of the Rococo movement, known for its ornate and theatrical style. As an ornamental designer, Juillet straddled the line between fine art and craft, his drawings intended for production rather than display. The print presents two panel designs, each featuring neoclassical vases and delicate floral arrangements. These motifs are emblematic of the period's fascination with nature, and the increasing desire to control it. The symmetry and balance in these panels are so subtle, they speak to the rigid social structures and gendered expectations of the time. The flowers, often associated with femininity, were used decoratively, much like women were in a patriarchal society. These designs offer us a glimpse into the aesthetic values of 18th-century France, where beauty and elegance were considered measures of social status. The drawing allows you to imagine these decorations gracing the homes of the aristocracy.