Description
Immerse yourself in 1960s alpine elegance through Slim Aarons’ masterful lens. This wintertime classic Après Ski transports you to Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Lodge, where fur-clad socialites unwind beside stone fireplaces after exhilarating slopes. Slim Aarons captures the essence of snow-country sophistication – steaming toddies in hand, mohair sweaters warming against timbered interiors, and the convivial glow of mountain leisure. Every detail embodies the golden era of American ski culture: leather boots dripping melted snow, oversized copper mugs reflecting firelight, and the luxurious camaraderie that defined high-society winters.
Feel the crackling energy in this scene’s contrast – frost-kissed windows framing the warmth within. The composition balances rugged outdoor gear with plush lodge comforts, showcasing Aarons’ talent for framing aristocratic ease in wintry settings. Display this print to transform spaces into celebrations of vintage alpine charm – mountain homes gain nostalgic depth, offices radiate fireside sophistication, and entryways whisper of snowy adventures.
The vintage ski equipment leaning by the hearth provides authentic 1960s context, a detail cherished by winter sports connoisseurs. Own this capsule of mountain luxury to command Stowe’s legendary ambiance year-round – where every glance summons the scent of pine logs and clink of après-ski toasts.
Notice how Aarons positions the figures as studies in cozy elegance, their relaxed postures mirroring the organic lines of timber beams. This interplay of human warmth and wintry wilderness makes it among his most inviting cold-weather studies. Beyond aesthetics, the scene preserves America’s embrace of European ski culture during the 1960s leisure boom – frozen in photographic perfection at peak alpine refinement.
From sheepskin rugs underfoot to snow-laden evergreens glimpsed through windows, this remains Slim Aarons’ definitive portrait of winter aristocracy. A heritage artwork where the spirit of fireside camaraderie transcends seasons, inviting endless admiration of snow, fire, and fellowship.
Year: 1960 | Location: Stowe Mountain Lodge, Vermont
Elena P. (verified owner) –
Got this as a gift, and she was overjoyed with how magnificent it looks. It was the perfect choice!