These skilfully illustrated girls with their curvaceous forms and inviting lingerie soon overtook America’s national dessert, in terms of popularity, and even developed considerable potential as a cultural export during the 1940s. Smiling prettily at the camera, the models exuded just the right amount of sex appeal without seeming too sophisticated or artful.
From the time Esquire first introduced America to the Varga Girl, in 1940, the name Vargas has been synonymous with pin-up and glamour art. In fact, the word vargas has actually been applied to almost every kind of pin-up subject, a fitting tribute to the most famous and prolific glamour artist of all time.
Made-to-order Giclee fine art reproductions on canvas featuring the original artwork of today’s hottest tattoo artists. Stretched and ready to hang. Includes Museum Gallery Wrap which displays the entire image on the front of the canvas and extends the canvas over the sides printed with the mirror image (strips from the edge of your image are duplicated and flipped over the edges).
Heres a great Christmas gift for the Vintage Pin up collector. 2010 Pin Up Wall Calendar. 16 Month Wall Calendar with all holidays and moon cycles. Printed on environmentally friendly paper. 12″ x 12″
Art Frahm compares favorably with such master technicians in oil as Gil Elvgren. But his significance comes out of his defining roles in two seemingly opposite pin up categories. Many of his works were outstanding examples of the glamour genre. His perfectly coifed, daringly dressed beauties glowed in the midst of romantic soft settings.
From the time Esquire first introduced America to the Varga Girl in 1940, the name Vargas has been synonymous with pin up and glamour art. In fact, the word “Vargas” has been applied to almost every kind of pin up subject, a fitting tribute to the most famous and prolific glamour artist of all time.
Add some sexy retro style to your decor with vintage pin-up girl signs. This Ride ‘Em Cowboy Metal Sign is perfect for game rooms, bars, pubs, saloons and rodeos. Features * Extremely Durable 24 Gauge Steel * Riveted Corners for Easy Hanging * Rusted and Distressed for Vintage Look * Made In USA * Measures: 8W x 14H inches
