Description
CZ’s House captures socialite C.Z. Guest reclining in her diamond-latticed wicker chair beside Villa Artemis’s iconic Grecian temple pool, as Slim Aarons immortalized this extraordinary 1955 Palm Beach evening. The classical rotunda rises majestically with eight Corinthian columns supporting its domed crown, while a statue silhouette stands sentinel within. Deep blue twilight bathes the rectangular pool in dramatic Mediterranean light, palm trees frame the composition, and the Atlantic horizon stretches beyond the ornate white balustrade, creating multiple layers of visual luxury.
Your sophisticated guests will immediately recognize this legendary poolside scene, understanding its cultural significance without explanation. The white marble steps ascending to the elevated rotunda transform your living space into an exclusive gallery of timeless taste. Each viewing rewards you with newly discovered details – the matched ottoman, Mrs. Guest’s casually elegant white shirt and bare feet, the pool’s precise geometric edges catching evening light. CZ’s House doesn’t merely decorate your walls; it positions you within an elite lineage of refined collectors who appreciate when American wealth met perfect European-inspired architectural expression.
This masterpiece brings more than poolside leisure – it delivers a masterclass in cultivated living that your distinguished home deserves. Villa Artemis represented post-war America’s cultural apex, where imported classical grandeur met newfound modern confidence. Slim Aarons understood he was documenting far more than a fleeting moment – this was American high society crystallized at its zenith. Your walls become exclusive windows to this rarefied world, bringing the mystique of 1955’s most selective circles directly into your daily experience, elevating every moment.
Available in premium photo lustre or sophisticated matte finish, professionally framed in classic black, crisp white, or warm natural wood. This blue hour masterpiece instantly elevates any interior with its perfect balance of classical architecture and American aristocracy. Make your living space extraordinary with Villa Artemis’s timeless glamour today.
Maggie L. (verified owner) –
C.Z.’s House’ is such a stunning addition to my home, great service and fast shipping