Description
Holiday in Capri immortalizes nine bronzed figures aboard the legendary waters off Capri, seven reclining in casual elegance while two swim alongside a gleaming mahogany Riva speedboat bearing registration 622 VE. Slim Aarons photographed socialites Carla Vuccino and Bianca Volpato among the stylish passengers in July 1958, the captain commanding his position in crisp whites at the helm while guests luxuriate on plush white cushions beneath the vessel's distinctive chrome windscreen. The sapphire Mediterranean sparkles under brilliant Italian sunshine, a swimmer's bright yellow cap punctuating the ocean blue expanse beside the handcrafted Italian masterpiece.
This iconic scene creates a gateway from your living space to individual 1950s jet-set society, where every cultured visitor immediately recognizes these storied Capri waters that beckoned international aristocracy each luminous summer. The Riva's rich mahogany planking and gleaming chrome fittings embody Italian craftsmanship at its absolute zenith, speaking to centuries of maritime excellence. Your acquisition of Holiday in Capri positions you among discerning collectors who appreciate that true luxury means unhurried Mediterranean afternoons where style and leisure converged in perfect harmony beneath the Italian sun.
More than mere photography, this image preserves the pinnacle of postwar optimism when Capri reigned as Europe's most coveted summer destination for those who lived beautifully. Slim Aarons illustrated not merely nine elegant figures enjoying their boat excursion but the very essence of la dolce vita that would inspire generations of aspirational living. The image elevates any room into a refined gallery celebrating life's most rarefied and joyful pleasures.
Available in premium photo lustre or matte finish, professionally mounted in your choice of black, white, or natural wood framing to complement any interior aesthetic. Each museum-quality print arrives ready to transport your personal space to those legendary Mediterranean waters where glamour was effortless. Make this timeless Capri moment yours today.
Kian A. (verified owner) –
I’m absolutely in love with this print, it’s exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much!