Description
Discover Moorish-inspired paradise through Slim Aarons’ legendary lens. This 1972 masterpiece Pool at Las Hadas transports you to Manzanillo’s iconic resort, where sugar-white arches frame crystalline waters against Mexico’s Pacific coastline. Slim Aarons captures bronzed figures lounging beneath swaying palms – their elegance mirroring the geometric perfection of azure tiles and terracotta domes. Every detail embodies Las Hadas’ 1970s golden age: rattan sunbeds angled toward Bahía de Santiago, turquoise umbrellas patterning marble decks, and the effortless glamour defining Mexico’s jet-set sanctuary.
Feel the tropical energy in this scene’s architectural harmony. The composition balances intricate Moorish design with untamed coastal wilderness, showcasing Aarons’ talent for framing luxury within exotic landscapes. Display this print to transform spaces into celebrations of vintage Mexican elegance – living rooms gain resort sophistication, beach houses acquire timeless allure, and offices radiate perpetual vacation energy.
The distant Sierra Madre foothills provide authentic depth to this tableau, a geographic signature treasured by Riviera connoisseurs. Own this capsule of paradise to command Las Hadas’ legendary ambiance daily – where every glance summons ocean trade winds and the clink of piña colada glasses.
Notice how Aarons positions the central dome as an architectural crown jewel, its curves echoing volcanic peaks across the bay. This interplay of crafted beauty and natural drama makes it a pinnacle of his resort photography. Beyond aesthetics, the scene preserves Mexico’s rise as a luxury destination during the 1970s tourism explosion – frozen at peak sophistication in photographic perfection.
From bougainvillea-draped colonnades to sailboats tracing the horizon, this remains Slim Aarons’ definitive portrait of Pacific coast paradise. A heritage artwork where eternal summer meets aristocratic elegance, transcending decades with undiminished power to transport viewers to Manzanillo’s golden hour.
Marcus W. (verified owner) –
Very impressed, would certainly buy again. Requested white frame which we received. We love our framed print. Arrived promptly well packaged.