HERMÈS, scarf in jacquard woven silk, “Louveterie Royale”, design Charles-Jean Hallo 1961, vintage.
approx. 90x90 cm. Vintage from 1961, this motif has never been reproduced.
The “Louveterie Royale” motif depicts a wolf hunt. The royal wolf hunter was a prestigious post at the French royal court held from the 15th to the 18th century. The service was responsible for organizing and leading the hunting of wolves, an important mission during this period, especially in the remote areas of the country where wolves posed a threat to both humans and livestock.
Born on 13 January 1882 in Lille near Belgium, Charles-Jean Hallo grew up in Dijon where he later studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts. After his studies, he moved to Paris and specialized first in etching. As World War I approached, he followed his father's footsteps and joined the military as a photographer for the anti-aircraft service. During World War II, he returned to the Army, but as he was too old for active service, he instead became a photography instructor in the Air Force.
Charles-Jean Hallo is best known for his work with Hermès, but he is also famous for his posters for private railways and other promotional materials. In the art world, he is often known by the signature ALO. His talents included drawing, watercolour, gouache, etching and wood engraving. He was hired by Hermès in the 1950s, and his Grande Venerie Royale (1956) is considered his first of a total of fourteen designs, all depicting various hunting scenes. His Val de Loire may have preceded this one, but its exact date is unknown.
Monsieur Hallo died in 1969, but his legacy lives on through his beautiful Hermès scarves, which today are highly sought after and collected worldwide. His masterfully executed chase scenes have become an important part of Hermès design history.Show more
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approx. 90x90 cm. Vintage from 1961, this motif has never been reproduced.
The “Louveterie Royale” motif depicts a wolf hunt. The royal wolf hunter was a prestigious post at the French royal court held from the 15th to the 18th century. The service was responsible for organizing and leading the hunting of wolves, an important mission during this period, especially in the remote areas of the country where wolves posed a threat to both humans and livestock.
Born on 13 January 1882 in Lille near Belgium, Charles-Jean Hallo grew up in Dijon where he later studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts. After his studies, he moved to Paris and specialized first in etching. As World War I approached, he followed his father's footsteps and joined the military as a photographer for the anti-aircraft service. During World War II, he returned to the Army, but as he was too old for active service, he instead became a photography instructor in the Air Force.
Charles-Jean Hallo is best known for his work with Hermès, but he is also famous for his posters for private railways and other promotional materials. In the art world, he is often known by the signature ALO. His talents included drawing, watercolour, gouache, etching and wood engraving. He was hired by Hermès in the 1950s, and his Grande Venerie Royale (1956) is considered his first of a total of fourteen designs, all depicting various hunting scenes. His Val de Loire may have preceded this one, but its exact date is unknown.
Monsieur Hallo died in 1969, but his legacy lives on through his beautiful Hermès scarves, which today are highly sought after and collected worldwide. His masterfully executed chase scenes have become an important part of Hermès design history.Show more
Condition
In good vintage condition.
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Hermès scarves
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