Slim Aarons

Imagine stepping into a time machine and being transported back to the glamorous 1970s in California. Experience the essence of that era with Slim Aarons’ captivating masterpiece, Desert Leisure. This visually stunning narrative showcases the renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy and his fashionable wife, Viola, as they pose elegantly next to their dune buggy in the scenic desert landscapes near Palm Springs. It’s a captivating portrayal of relaxed luxury and the epitome of style.

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Price range: $50.00 USD through $900.00 USD

Desert Leisure captures French-born American industrial design legend Raymond Loewy and his stylish second wife Viola in their moment of California cool, posing beside their dune buggy in the arid landscapes near Palm Springs circa 1970. Slim Aarons frames the couple in this sun-drenched tableau where Viola's native American-style ensemble complements the desert backdrop, creating a visual narrative that embodies the era's laid-back luxury and unconventional sophistication. The photographer preserves a scene where modernist design sensibility meets bohemian desert living, offering a glimpse into how California's creative elite embraced casual elegance in their leisure pursuits.

This isn't merely decoration for your walls. Desert Leisure becomes the conversational centerpiece that transforms your living space into a gallery of cultural significance, where Slim Aarons' masterful eye brings retro glamour and historical intrigue into contemporary interiors. Your guests will find themselves drawn to this striking photograph, discovering layers of meaning in every element, from Loewy's legendary status in American design to the couple's effortless embodiment of 1970s style. Whether displayed in your living room, study, or bedroom, this print infuses your environment with nostalgia and sophistication, creating an atmosphere where style meets substance and every glance reveals something new about an era when California defined aspirational living.

Available in premium photo lustre or elegant matte finish, professionally framed in your choice of black, white, or natural wood. This classic Slim Aarons photograph complements both contemporary and traditional interiors, bringing California's golden age of design into your home today. Let this sun-soaked moment of desert sophistication elevate your space into a realm where photographic excellence meets timeless style.

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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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