Slim Aarons 'Klosters'

Titled “Klosters,” this captivating image by famed photographer Slim Aarons transports you to the snowy slopes of 1963, where skiers glide past the iconic Hotel Chesa Grischuna in Klosters, Switzerland. In this work, Slim Aarons captures more than just a moment; he encapsulates an era. The composition is a visual sojourn into a time and place where glamour met winter sport. Picture it as the crown jewel of your living room, bringing a touch of timeless elegance and a sprinkle of nostalgia to your home. Don’t just decorate; narrate. Let this masterpiece offer your guests a conversation starter, a window into a world of jet-setters, ski slopes, and unparalleled sophistication. It’s more than a decorative piece; it’s a story hanging on your wall.

Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century.

Skiers pass by the Hotel Chesa Grischuna in Klosters, 1963. 36 x 36 inches including frame. Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images