Tote bag "Le Cheval", a tote bag paying homage to Guillaume Apollinaire’s Bestiary, illustrated by Raoul Dufy

This "The Horse" Tote bag is taken from Apollinaire’s Bestiary, illustrated by Raoul Dufy

In *The Bestiary or Procession of Orpheus*, the horse is celebrated for its power and nobility. Guillaume Apollinaire makes it an emblematic figure of freedom and raw energy, an animal that, for centuries, has accompanied man in his conquests and discoveries. This poem highlights the horse's simultaneously servile and indomitable nature, a paradox that resonates deeply in the human soul. This tote bag captures this duality, a tribute to the quiet strength and majesty of this animal.

Raoul Dufy's illustration, with its clean style and dynamic lines, reinforces the idea of perpetual, graceful movement. Dufy's horse seems ready to gallop out of the image, demonstrating a pent-up energy just waiting to be unleashed. By combining poetry and graphic art, this tote bag becomes a visual and literary celebration of the horse, a symbol of momentum and timeless grandeur.

Carry this bag as a reminder of the horse's power and grace, but also as a metaphor for freedom and determination. An accessory that combines both elegance and culture, perfect for those seeking to combine their love of art, poetry, and nature. It embodies the balance between refinement and brute strength, while remaining rooted in a unique artistic heritage.

Text of the poem:

My hard formal dreams will know how to ride you,
My destiny in the golden chariot will be your handsome coachman
Who will hold the reins taut to frenzy,
My verses, the paragons of all poetry.