As much as I love the traditional carres of Philippe Ledoux and Hugo Grygkar, I cannot deny the magnetism of Jean-Louis Clerc’s uninhibited style.
His loosely drawn scenes unfold in front of us; drawing us in.
There is movement everywhere. So much is happening in a Jean-Louis Clerc carre!
Born in Switzerland in 1908, Jean-Louis Clerc was quite an accomplished artist. In addition to being a painter, Clerc was a cartoonist, illustrator, journalist and a writer.
He studied at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and finished his studies at Konstfack, University
Today, he is probably best known for his ten Hermes scarves.
His most reissued carre is Paddock, where patrons, jockeys and their horses mingle before a race.
Interestingly, several of Monsieur Clerc’s designs, such as the Les Boxes, Concerto and Swinging St. Germaine were introduced after his death in 1961.
Here is a sampling of Monsieur Clerc’s Hermes scarves…
Concerto, Jean-Louis Clerc, 1963 – SOLD –
I would like to send you photos but can’t find an email with the 2 Jean Louis CLERC CARRÉS
Hello Beaitrice, Sorry about that. Please email me directly at carredeparis@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
I have 2 Jean Louis scarves,signed but no Hermes mention on them.
Could they be preparatory drawings ?
I found them in my mother’s scarves. She was born Clerc from the same family.
Hello Beatrice, Thank you for contacting me and my apologies for the late response. I have been traveling. That sounds very interesting. Any chance you could send me some photos? I would love to have a look. I look forward to hearing more, Ladi