Plaza de San Ildefonso, Madrid

Original Watercolour

This original watercolour captures the irresistible neighbourhood vitality of Plaza de San Ildefonso, one of the most beloved squares in the Malasaña district, buzzing with terrace cafés, locals and the easy rhythm of everyday Madrid.

• Original watercolour, mounted size 30 x 36cm / 12 x 14"
• Perfect for Madrid lovers, travellers, city explorers and fans of authentic Spanish street life and culture

Plaza de San Ildefonso sits at the heart of Malasaña, the bohemian barrio that became the epicentre of Madrid's Movida Madrileña in the late 1970s and remains one of the city's most characterful and creative neighbourhoods. The square's terrazas are rarely empty — a place where morning coffee, afternoon vermouth and evening conversation all flow into one.

Barnard's loose washes and pen work capture the warmth, colour and movement of this much-loved Madrid spot — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.