Monte Mano

Monte Mano immortalizes a swimmer gliding across yellow-green waters at architect Jacques Couëlle’s seaside pool, where rock formations embrace this aquatic sanctuary on Sardinia’n Coast. Captured in August 1973, this photograph preserves revolutionary design methodology that defined Mediterranean elegance, showcasing Couëlle’s sculptural approach where buildings resembled creatures seamlessly integrated with oceanic landscapes. The distinctive tinted liquid, created by special luminous tiles, transforms this location into an ethereal experience.

This photo brings Riviera refinement to walls via Slim Aarons‘ unparalleled ability to document international elite destinations. His ecological portraiture technique elevates documentation, capturing Sardinia’s prosperous age when visionary architects were reshaping affluence using harmonious integration with nature. Museum quality printing ensures every nuance remains vivid, allowing this exceptional composition to enhance interiors with authentic coastal sophistication.

Displaying Monte Mano introduces 1970s jet-set culture into contemporary homes, evoking an era when villas represented artistic statements. This image delivers innovative spirit and allure into present-day rooms. Walls become windows to a rarefied world where genius met beauty, creating environments that continue inspiring designers decades later.