Palacio Real, Madrid

Original Watercolour Study

A sweeping view of the Palacio Real de Madrid from the Jardines de Sabatini — the magnificent royal palace framed by formal gardens, stone balustrades and the wide Madrid sky, captured in watercolour with Barnard's characteristic loose washes and pen work.

• Original watercolour study, mounted size 30 x 36cm / 12 x 14"
• Perfect for Madrid lovers, travellers, history enthusiasts and admirers of Spanish royal heritage and Baroque architecture

The Sabatini Gardens were laid out in the 1930s on the site of the royal stables, designed in the French formal style to complement the grandeur of the palace. From here the Palacio Real reveals its full magnificence — one of the largest royal palaces in Europe and the official residence of the Spanish Crown.

Barnard's loose washes and pen work bring warmth and luminosity to this iconic Madrid view — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.