Westin Excelsior, 1957
PHOTOGRAPHER: SLIM AARONS
Photographed in Venice in 1957, Westin Excelsior by Slim Aarons captures the arrival of elegant guests by motorboat at the legendary Hotel Excelsior on the Lido, one of Venice's most celebrated destinations.
With its distinctive Moorish-inspired architecture, ivy-covered terraces, striped mooring poles, and polished wooden boats, the scene embodies the glamour of postwar Venice. The hotel's grand façade provides a striking architectural backdrop, while the turquoise awnings and reflections on the water bring a vibrant rhythm to the composition.
A gathering place for international society and the world of cinema, the Hotel Excelsior became synonymous with the golden age of Venetian glamour. Through Aarons' lens, this everyday moment of arrivals and departures becomes a timeless portrait of Italian elegance, capturing the romance of travel and the effortless sophistication of the 1950s.
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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
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