Weathered Elegance – Madrid No. 12

Weathered Elegance – Madrid No. 12
2025
Madrid, Spain

Capture the soulful charm of Old Madrid with this striking architectural photograph. Taken in the heart of Spain’s capital, this image highlights a beautifully aged doorway adorned with ornate carvings, peeling paint, and bold urban graffiti. The tension between the building’s historical craftsmanship and the modern street art creates a compelling visual story of time, culture, and contrast.

Soft afternoon light enhances the textures—the cracked blue façade, the weather-worn wooden doors, and the delicate shadows cast along the stonework—bringing out every detail with rich authenticity. The small “12” street marker adds a sense of place, inviting viewers into the narrative of a city where history and contemporary expression coexist.

Perfect for lovers of travel, architecture, and urban photography, this piece makes a captivating addition to any home, studio, or office space. Printed on premium archival materials, it is designed to preserve the mood and character of Madrid for years to come.

Weathered Elegance – Madrid No. 12 is printed using traditional high-quality methods. It will be printed on Kodak’s Metallic Photographic paper. I use this paper for most of my prints since I love the little glitter that it adds. Kodak’s Endura Metallic paper can put so much “pop” in the enlargements that they’ll look as if they were taken in 3D! The secret behind this amazing paper is literally behind the picture! Kodak has placed a silvery metallic surface under the dye image. This layer acts like a mirror, reflecting the light illuminating the front of the print back through the dyes. The result is a brilliant, almost translucent effect that can be far brighter than conventional enlargements. This paper is also stable in that it lasts 100 years in a typical home display, 200 years in dark storage and 1 to 5 years for commercial display (Quoted from Kodak’s Spec sheet). 

A variety of sizes of this print are available, so you can find the perfect fit for your home or office.

• Prints are made to order so please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping. Many times, I get them out quicker.
• It may be shipped rolled in a tube. You will be notified when it ships with tracking information.
• Prints will come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, Kim A. Bailey
• Most of my customers prefer to customize their frames so I ship my photographs without frames or matts. However, if you want me to handle the matting and framing for you, please e-mail me at KimsVisions@comcast.net for a quote.
• If you want a size other than what is shown, please e-mail me for a quote.