Dee Hartford

Dee Hartford captures the essence of Monaco's sun-soaked coastline in 1957, where the accomplished actress and wife of film producer Howard Hawks relaxes against the Mediterranean backdrop. Slim Aarons photographed her during the height of the Riviera's social season, when Hollywood glamour merged with European sophistication along these legendary shores. Hartford's poised elegance and the crystalline waters behind her create a timeless tableau of mid-century leisure, embodying the refined lifestyle that defined this golden era of international society. The photograph preserves a moment when Monaco represented the pinnacle of coastal sophistication, attracting discerning figures who appreciated beauty, culture, and the art of gracious living.

This Dee Hartford print transforms your space into a gallery of mid-century elegance, where guests discover the magnetic pull of classic Hollywood meeting Mediterranean refinement. The image brings Monaco's storied coastline into your home, creating an atmosphere where conversations naturally turn to the Golden Age of cinema, the allure of the French Riviera, and the timeless appeal of understated glamour. Your walls become a curated collection that speaks to sophisticated taste, connecting you with those who recognize Slim Aarons' masterful documentation of twentieth-century elegance. Each viewing reveals new details in this scene of coastal serenity, enriching your daily environment with the enduring beauty that characterized an era when leisure was an art form and style was effortless.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood. This Mediterranean moment brings refined coastal elegance into your space today, creating an environment where timeless sophistication meets contemporary living. Make this classic scene yours.