Slim Aarons

The dramatic, terraced architecture of Capri’s Hotel Punta Tragara provides a stunning stage for leisure in this 1974 photograph by Slim Aarons. Carved into the cliffside, the hotel’s unique, multi-level structure cascades down to a secluded swimming pool where guests relax in the Italian sun. The image is a masterful composition of warm terracotta, cool blue water, and lush greenery, perfectly capturing the spirit of a sophisticated coastal escape. This work by Slim Aarons is a timeless portrait of a place where luxurious design and the wild beauty of the Italian coast become one.

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Hotel Punta Tragara revolutionizes the very concept of poolside leisure through the audacious 1920 creation by Le Corbusier, carved directly into the limestone cliffs of Capri. In August 1974, just one year after Count Goffredo Manfredi opened his private villa as an exclusive hotel, Slim Aarons documented this tiered retreat where bathers occupy different elevations like actors on ascending stages. The ochre staircase descends level by level, each platform offering its own intimate realm of relaxation, while swimmers float in waters below, cradled by rock that took millennia to form. Guests lounge on multiple terraces, finding privacy within the bold geometry, as this structure-as-sculpture creates dolce vita theater where modernist genius and ancient geology converge.

Your sophisticated interior gains a cultural masterwork that sparks curiosity while providing visual drama. Friends recognize the unmistakable geometric precision, the bold integration of built and raw forms that defined revolutionary philosophy. The photograph becomes a touchstone in your home, connecting you to both architectural legacy and documentary excellence. Hotel Punta Tragara positions you as someone who appreciates when construction transcends mere function to become art, when a hotel represents not just affluence but progressive ideas about how humans inhabit spectacular landscapes.

This print offers more than nostalgia; it delivers a piece of significance that changed how buildings engage with nature. Slim Aarons recognized that this location represented an experimental approach to elevated living that deserved compositional perfection. The rising platforms create a rhythm that draws the eye upward across each inhabited terrace, making this ideal for spaces where you want to suggest depth, sophistication, and creative engagement. Whether in a contemporary residence or executive office, this image announces your appreciation for when engineering innovation meets geography.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood to complement your décor. This archival giclée print ensures every detail of the avant-garde vision and the Aarons eye remains perfectly preserved. Secure this convergence of design mastery and photographic documentation today – make this extraordinary moment yours.

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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.

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