Chateaux D’Arriere Hermès Carre Inspiration

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The title of the Châteaux d’Arrière Hermès carré that Julia Abadie designed for Hermès in 1974 can be at first glance confusing.

Why?

There are ships but no “châteaux” featured in this bold design.

Châteaux d'Arrière Hermès carré by Julia Abadie (1974)
Châteaux d’Arrière Hermès carré by Julia Abadie (1974)
Châteaux d'Arrière Hermès carré by Julia Abadie (1974)

That is because in French château(x) d’arrière means sterncastle(s), which is also known as after- or aftcastle, typically a quite ornate rear portion of a sailing ship. This part of the ship houses the captains cabin and possibly those of other high ranking officers.

Le Soleil Royal (Château arrière) 17th century flagship of the French Royal Fleet
Le Soleil Royal (Château arrière) 17th century flagship of the French Royal Fleet (photo courtesy http://theudericus.free.fr/)

Madame Abadie is not the only Hermès artist to feature this typically highly ornate part of a sailing ship, the Château Arrière, in her design; others have done as well.

Here are some rather opulent examples – enjoy.

France Hermès carre by Christiane Vauzelles
France Hermès carre by Christiane Vauzelles from 1962 – SOLD
Hermes La Reale Scarf by Hugo Grygkar was first issued in 1953 - SOLD
The popular and quite stunning Hermes La Reale by Hugo Grygkar was first issued in 1953 – SOLD
Armada Hermes silk scarf by Christiane Vauzelles
Hermes Armada silk scarf by Christiane Vauzelles from 1976 – SOLD
La Marine a Rames Hermes scarf
The La Marine a Rames Hermes scarf was started by Philippe Ledoux and finished after his death in 1975 by his nephew Vladimir Rybaltchenko – SOLD
Marie-Françoise Héron designed the Grande Marine
Marie-Françoise Héron designed the Grande Marine in 1979 – SOLD
Châteaux d'Arrière Hermès carré
Châteaux d’Arrière Hermès carré is bold as it is beautiful, especially in this striking colorway of warm orange and vibrant chartreuse
Châteaux d'Arrière Hermès carré in orange col.
Châteaux d'Arrière Hermès carré in teal col.
Châteaux d’Arrière Hermès carré – SOLD –

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