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Hermès Retour a la Nature Cashmere Silk 140

Sale price$1,400.00

Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Retour a la Nature
Color: Natural / Blue
Size: 140cm
Material: 70% Cashmere, 30% Silk
Artist: Théo de Gueltzl and Octave Marsal
First Issued: Original Motif 2023
Condition: In excellent condition. I don't see any notable signs of wear.
Includes: Box, ribbon, tag, tissue paper and will always include signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap

Why I Love This Pattern: Octave Marsal and Théo de Gueltzl's design captures the unstoppable force of nature, reclaiming its space even in the midst of a sprawling city. The cityscape, stretching far into the distance, could be Los Angeles, Hong Kong, or even a dreamlike metropolis of the future. With their meticulous linework, the artists create a stunning trompe-l'œil effect, where the boundaries between architecture and nature blur. Hidden within the overgrown vegetation and winding streets, a variety of wildlife quietly watches, a subtle reminder that nature always has the final say. I also think this design seem to be inspired by a painting called "The Flood" by Ludovic Napoleon Lepic from 1874, which depicts the flood from the book of Genesis. Noah sent a raven and a dove to fly over the area and search for signs that the flood was over. Coincidentally we see a similar depiction in Retour a la Nature.