Description
Breathe in Acapulco’s golden-age glamour through Slim Aarons’ iconic lens. This 1975 masterpiece Lounging by the Sea transports you to Las Brisas resort’s legendary cliffs, where Mexico’s social elite bask on canary-yellow sunbeds above Pacific Ocean waves. Slim Aarons documents the jet-set ritual in perfect composition: turquoise umbrellas casting geometric shade, terrycloth robes draped casually, and vintage Chris-Craft boats bobbing in the bay. Every element captures Acapulco’s 1970s zenith – a symphony of luxury leisure against volcanic rock formations and infinite blue horizons.
Feel the salt-kissed energy in this scene’s effortless sophistication. The elevated perspective showcases the dramatic meeting of manicured luxury and untamed coastline, revealing Aarons’ genius for contrasting human elegance with natural grandeur. Display this print to transform spaces into celebrations of vintage Mexican Riviera chic – beach houses gain retro authenticity, offices radiate perpetual vacation energy, and living rooms acquire timeless coastal sophistication.
The distant Roqueta Island anchors this tableau with geographic precision, a detail treasured by Acapulco connoisseurs. Own this capsule of paradise to command Las Brisas’ legendary atmosphere daily – where every glance summons ocean breezes and the clink of margarita glasses.
Notice how Aarons positions the yellow loungers as compositional exclamation points against the azure expanse. This bold chromatic dialogue between sunbed and sea makes it among his most vibrant resort studies. Beyond aesthetics, the scene archives Mexico’s emergence as a jet-set sanctuary during the 1970s tourism boom – frozen at peak glamour in photographic perfection.
From the wind-rippled umbrellas to the polished mahogany boats, this remains Slim Aarons’ definitive portrait of Acapulco’s carefree elegance. A heritage artwork where the spirit of endless summer transcends decades, inviting endless admiration and wanderlust with equal power.
Year: 1975 | Location: Las Brisas Resort, Acapulco, Mexico
Mei Z. (verified owner) –
It turned out exactly how I pictured it so beautiful! I’m thrilled with my order!