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Slim Aarons
'Christmas Swim' Oversize Slim Aarons Estate Edition

1954

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'Christmas Swim' Gorgeous print measuring a very large 60 x 40" inches / ca 152 x 101 cm's. Rita Aarons, wife of photographer Slim Aarons, swimming in a pool festooned with floating baubles and a decorated Christmas tree, Hollywood, California, 1954. Two children play in the background. A beautiful and more personal 'Slim Poolside' photograph, in which Slim Aarons wife, Rita is floating in a gorgeous vividly coloured swimming pool surrounded by bauble decorations and a giant christmas tree in the water with children playing in the background. Epitomising the style and glamour of the 1950's in Hollywood. Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons Printed in 2025 Limited to 150 prints only (regardless of paper size) Hand-numbered in ink on the front Blind embossed Slim Aarons signature Certificate of authenticity included Unframed archival pigment print (Full framing service available – please enquire) Worldwide shipping from London, England, issued by The Slim Aarons Estate Available Sizes & Pricing: 10x10” / 10x12” $1,800 12x12” / 12x16” $2,400 16x16” / 16x20” $3,000 20x20” / 20x24” $3,600 20x30” $3,900 30x30” / 30x40” $4,200 40x40” / 40x60” $5,400 48x48” / 50x50“ $5,700 48x72” $6,100 60x60” (Giclee) $6,500 Custom sizes available – please enquire. About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s. His work immortalized Hollywood icons, European aristocrats, and global socialites, shaping the aesthetic of aspirational living. Each Estate Edition print is an official release from the Slim Aarons Archive, selected for its exceptional quality and historical significance. Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II, earning a Purple Heart. Reflecting on that experience, he famously remarked that the only beach worth landing on was one adorned with beautiful people basking in the sun. This philosophy defined his signature aesthetic: casually glamorous scenes that continue to influence modern fashion, art, and celebrity photography. His work is synonymous with luxury and timeless elegance, capturing icons such as the Kennedy family, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly in the most desirable locations, from Beverly Hills to Capri to the French Riviera. Though his photographs resemble high-fashion editorials, he worked without stylists or artificial lighting, preserving authenticity by capturing his subjects in their natural surroundings.
  • Creator:
    Slim Aarons (1916-2006, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1954
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: - AML25 1stDibs: LU38133362403

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