Slim Aarons

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ‘Il Pellicano Tennis,’ a timeless masterpiece captured by the legendary Slim Aarons. This iconic photograph transports you to the prestigious Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Tuscany, where August 1980 comes alive. Experience an era when tennis transcended its sportive nature and became a sophisticated gathering, a symbol of elegance bathed in the warm Tuscan sunlight. Much like Slim Aarons himself, this image is not just a photograph but a vivid tale that weaves together opulence, allure, and the art of living.

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Price range: $50.00 USD through $900.00 USD

Il Pellicano Tennis captures a sun-drenched afternoon in August 1980, when Slim Aarons documented the elegant clay courts of Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Tuscany. Players in classic tennis whites move across the terracotta surface, surrounded by the hotel's iconic Mediterranean architecture and lush coastal landscape. The warm Italian light bathes the scene in golden tones, revealing a world where tennis transcends sport to become a stylish social ritual, a rendezvous celebrated under the Tuscan sun with the Tyrrhenian Sea shimmering in the background.

More than decoration, Il Pellicano Tennis becomes your portal to a vintage Mediterranean paradise, transforming your space into a gallery of European sophistication. Guests discover themselves transported to an era when leisure was an art form, feeling the warmth of Italian summers and hearing the soft echo of tennis balls across sun-baked courts. This print elevates any interior, whether gracing your study, living room, or bedroom, its timeless composition and Mediterranean palette complementing both contemporary and traditional design schemes while positioning you among collectors who appreciate authentic glimpses into high-society leisure.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood. Slim Aarons mastered the art of capturing moments that continue to inspire, and this piece brings that golden age directly into your daily experience. Transform your walls today with the enduring allure of Italian summers and the refined elegance that defines truly timeless photography.

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Print Only, Black Frame, White Frame, Oak Frame, Mounted Canvas

Q: Prints are listed in cm and inches - what size will I receive?
We produce prints in both metric (cm) and imperial (inches) sizes. The sizing format depends on the product type and your delivery location. In almost all cases, the difference between metric and imperial conversions is only a few millimetres.

Q: How does the border affect the size of the print?
The total size of the print always matches the size you select. If you choose to add a border, it is included within that size and slightly reduces the image area.

Q: What are the dimensions if I order a framed print?
The size you select refers to the internal dimensions of the frame — the print size including any border. The frame moulding adds approximately an inch to each side, so the outer framed dimensions will be about 2 inches larger in both height and width.

Q: Are these limited-edition or numbered prints?
All prints are not produced in fixed or numbered editions. Each piece is made to order using archival pigment inks on museum-grade fine-art paper for exceptional clarity and longevity.

Made to order: Usually dispatched 3–7 business days
Shipping: $9.95 USD most sizes, largest framed sizes calculated at checkout
Replacements: Damage 7 days; not received 14 days of dispatch
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