Description
El Venero presents an unforgettable scene at Ambassador Hector de Ayala's Moorish villa in 1967 Marbella, where seven distinguished figures gather around a pristine jewel-toned pool. Two women in flowing white and yellow dresses stand gracefully on white steps, while others relax in distinctive modernist wicker pod chairs and striped loungers. The Spanish Ambassador's residence, with its arched doorways and canvas awnings, frames this scene of diplomatic entertaining against the dramatic rocky peaks of Sierra Blanca. Slim Aarons revealed this apex of Spanish Riviera elegance, bringing you into Marbella's most elite era.
Your living space gains distinction through this vision of ambassadorial elegance, where sculptural yucca plants punctuate multi-level terraces and the rectangular pool mirrors the cloudless Spanish sky. The photograph brings the refined world of international diplomacy into your home, placing you at the intersection of cultures where Spanish nobility met jet-set society. Each viewing reveals another detail of this curated scene, from shadowed Moorish interiors to careful arrangement of modernist furniture. This print positions El Venero as centerpiece of your collection, connecting your environment to an era when private villas served as stages for history's most fascinating conversations.
This scene represents more than poolside leisure; it captures Spain emerging as an accomplished player on the international stage. The villa embodied a refined lifestyle where Moorish architecture met contemporary design, attracting intellectuals, aristocrats, and cultural leaders. Patrons will recognize Slim Aarons preserving diplomatic entertaining at its most refined. The photograph enriches your space with Marbella's celebrated moment, when fishing villages evolved into destinations defining European elegance.
Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood. The convergence of diplomatic history and architectural splendor makes this the perfect addition for discerning collectors who appreciate the intersection of art and lifestyle. Capture your space with El Venero today.








Isla P. (verified owner) –
The print is gorgeous, and when the first one arrived damaged, they replaced it right away with no hassle. Great service and beautiful work!