Lounging In Gstaad, 1961

PHOTOGRAPHER: SLIM AARONS

Photographed in Gstaad, Switzerland, in 1961, Lounging In Gstaad by Slim Aarons captures a group of seven holidaymakers relaxing in deck chairs on a sun-drenched Alpine slope, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and towering evergreen trees.

The photograph's playful juxtaposition of winter scenery and summer-style relaxation captures the distinctive spirit of Alpine leisure. Against a breathtaking panorama of the Swiss Alps, the colorful deck chairs and casually reclining figures introduce warmth, humor, and a sense of carefree sophistication. The composition balances the grandeur of the natural landscape with the intimacy of an unguarded social moment.

By the 1960s, Gstaad had become a favored winter retreat for European aristocracy, Hollywood stars, and the international jet set. Through Aarons' distinctive eye, Lounging In Gstaad offers a charming portrait of this golden age of Alpine glamour, where the pleasures of mountain life extended well beyond the ski slopes. The image embodies his ability to capture the art of living with elegance, spontaneity, and a subtle sense of humor.

C-Type Print
Limited edition of 150
Estate stamped, hand numbered, with an embossed Slim Aarons signature stamp
Printed in London, with preparation managed through the Getty Images Hulton Archive
Supplied with a certificate of authenticity and an information label carrying the title, date, caption and Getty Images ID

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