Slim Aarons "Snowmass Picnic" Photo Print

Holidaymakers in sun loungers on the slopes at Verbier, Switzerland, February 1964. This specially selected work from the late influential photographer Slim Aarons is printed using ultra-modern ChromaLuxe technology for the first time ever. High in definition and gloss, images are printed in vibrant, saturated color on fade- and scratch-resistant recycled aluminum. Each is float-mounted with hand-selected framing designed to complement the print. Handmade in Austin, Texas, each piece includes a certificate of authenticity commemorating the partnership between Slim Aarons, Getty Images Gallery and Loon Peak® Art Studio. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Mid-century photographer Slim Aarons is known for his glamorous + iconic images of elite leisure in idyllic settings. In a modern twist, this print – of a resort town in the snowy Swiss Alps – appears inside its original 35mm slide mount with Aarons’ handwritten notations. It’s printed on paper and arrives framed + ready to hang with included hardware.

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After serving as a war photographer, Slim Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. Aarons famously described his subjects as “attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.” More than just portraits, his photographs encapsulated a luxurious way of life. Today, we are proud to share Slim Aarons' timeless work, offering a glimpse into the elegance and sophistication he so marvelously captured.

This 1957 photograph, "Tennis in the Bahamas", captures a moment of stylish leisure at a tennis court in the Bahamas, where affluent vacationers gathered for sport, sun, and socializing. In the postwar years, the Bahamas became a favored destination for the international elite seeking warm weather and exclusivity. The attire of the individuals—crisp tennis whites, chic summer separates, and tailored resortwear—reflects the elegance and understated glamour of the jet set era. The composition highlights not only the fashion and formality of midcentury resort life but also Aarons’s unmatched ability to document the rituals of the privileged with both intimacy and sophistication. Slim Aarons, renowned for his evocative photographs of, as he described it, "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," was the quintessential chronicler of high society. After serving as a war photographer, Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. His work for society publications captured an aspirational world of leisure and luxury that defined the American upper class throughout the mid-20th century, creating images that remain timeless symbols of sophistication and style. The photograph is presented as a high-resolution scan of the photo's original photographic slide, complete with hand-lettered archival notations along the mount. Offered exclusively by Soicher Marin, this edition preserves the full character of the original format, transforming it into a striking piece of wall art that merges history, authenticity, and timeless style. More than a photograph, it is a curated artifact of American cultural glamour, bringing a refined yet playful sophistication to any well-appointed interior. Every piece in our unique Slim Aarons collection is meticulously handcrafted using archival materials and printed on premium, luster photographic paper with environmentally safe inks, custom framed by skilled artisans who ensure that each work of art meets the exacting standards befitting such an iconic photograph.

Looks great. Peter. Bloomfield Hills, MI. Mon Jun 08 2026