Under The Waves - Rose Pale Cobalt Gris - NWCT - 2611022015
Brand: Hermès
Type/Model: Carré 90 Silk Twill
Design Name: Under the Waves
Artist: Alice Shirley
Size: 88 cm x 87 cm / 34.65 in x 34.25 in
Color: Rose Pâle (Pale Pink), Cobalt (Cobalt Blue), Gris (Grey)
Fabric: 100% silk twill, hand-rolled edges
Approx. Issue Date: Original design documented in 2016
Condition: NWCT: New With Care Tag, Never Worn, Without Box
Country of Origin: Made in France
Story about the Design:
Under the Waves places the viewer among the marine life of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A large sea turtle anchors the composition, surrounded by fish, branching coral and intricate underwater forms. Dense passages of drawing are balanced by a lighter central channel, keeping the scene lively without losing its structure. In this colorway, pale pink and grey soften the cobalt blue, with olive and turquoise accents adding depth to the reef.
Artist's Story:
Alice Shirley is an English artist and illustrator whose work explores wildlife and the natural world. Her collaborations with Hermès translate animals and plants into richly detailed textile compositions. In Under the Waves, her interest in nature brings the reef’s varied marine life together in a scene that rewards both a distant view and a closer look.
Collector's Notes:
Public collector discussions show a lasting interest in Under the Waves, including long searches for a preferred colorway and enthusiasm for owning more than one version. Discussion also highlights the small creatures and intricate detail that fill Alice Shirley’s compositions, with this design singled out as a personal favourite. Its appeal is rooted in the richly observed marine imagery and the different character each palette brings to the reef scene.
Please ask us for High Definition Pictures Links.
Buy with Confidence, Authentic Hermès Items. Over 20 Years Experience.
