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35.5 x 24.25 (Sold Out) |
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Poster: Verkerke publisher 1980. Vargas sig with "Co" in the loop under the "g" - Nice conventional poster - not litho. It has a brown border at the top, not included in the dimensions, because It looks like it was supposed to be trimmed off. |
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24 x 36 (Sold Out) |
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Poster: Verkerke publisher 1980. Click here to view actual poster print |
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36.5x26 |
35x25 |
This beautiful
showgirl of the Ziegfeld stage displays an air of confidence, even
while posing in the nude. Poster Print (Rare) |
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32 x23 |
36x26 |
Poster: Black background, no
border |
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39-1/2 (Sold Out) |
39.5 x 26 (Sold Out) |
Poster: litho
and has a dark blus border with gold pinstripeing, First Love is
written in gold script at the bottom right.Varga signature is imprinted
in gold LR in image. Model's foot extends into border at bottom.
Available NEW at the Pin-UpGallery.com |
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The painting "First Love" is historic in that it was the very first Varga Girl ever published by Esquire. It appeared as a gatefold in the October 1940 issue of the magazine. This blonde beauty, whispering words of passion while lying on a bed of satin, introduced our nation to Alberto Vargas' legendary "all-American girl" images — images that would become a part of our culture for many decades. |
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36 x 24 |
39.5x26.125 |
Poster: a bit contrasty and saturated
colors, no sig. |
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"Diana" Alberto Vargas captured nobility and strength in this portrayal of the "Goddess of the Hunt." Originally inspired by Ziegfeld Follies star, Caja Erik, the contrast of Vargas' classically-rendered figure on a dream-like Art Deco backdrop is striking. It took confidence and vision to marry two styles in this way with such wonderful results. |
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36 x 24 |
26 x 19 |
Poster: litho on Oji paper; red and
black pinstripe border; Alberto Vargas - American Classic is printed
in bottom margin. No signature. |
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This image first appeared as an Esquire magazine gatefold in June 1942. This was America's first year at war--a time when many young lovers were separated by endless months and thousands of miles. But in love lies hope. Here, Jeanne is holding an orchid, symbolic of young love, in her one hand and a note in her other. Perhaps it is a promise of devotion from her beau overseas. "Jeanne" represents that pure, unfettered moment of wonder when, in love, anything is possible. |
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26" x 36 (Sold Out) |
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Poster: Lace style border, no signature
Poster Print (Rare) Available NEW at the Pin-UpGallery.com |
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36 x 24 |
35 x 25 |
Poster:Continuous-tone lithograph on
Oji paper, and has original Vargas block sidnature lower LEFT. Poster Print Available at the Pin-UpGallery.com |
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24 x 36 |
38 1/2" x 26" (same) |
Poster: Continuous-tone lithograph on
Oji paper. No sig. Poster Print Available at the Pin-UpGallery.com |
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Beautiful... Statuesque... Dramatic. "Sheer Elegance" is one of the most universally appealing images we have ever published. Loved by both men and women alike, she expresses and uplifting mood. While simply an image of a lovely woman striking a pose, "Sheer Elegance" also symbolizes the romance, sophistication, and strength that women embody. The model for this painting is believed to be Anna Mae Clift, Alberto's wife. She began posing for Vargas in the 1920's, when she was a dancer with the Greenwich Village Follies. |
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26" x 37" (Sold Out) |
Poster: It has oval pin striping, and model's leg crosses it.
Poster Print (Rare) Available NEW at the Pin-UpGallery.com |
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36 x 24 |
32 x 21 |
Poster: No signature Poster Print Available at the Pin-UpGallery.com |
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"Temptation" Appearing as the June, 1943 gatefold in Esquire magazine, this painting was truly inspiring and morale boosting for the American G.I.'s serving in the Pacific theater of war. Although the world was at war in the South Pacific, Americans were enchanted by the idea of exotic women on tropical islands. Alberto created this painting, reminiscent of Dorothy Lamour and Hedi Lamar, to satisfy those romantic desires. The flowers and grass skirt conjure up images of coconut trees and white sandy beaches, while the eyes of this raven-haired beauty seem to capture you in a moment of seduction. |
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36 x 24 |
26 x 19 |
Poster: Continuous-tone lithograph on
Oji paper, pinstripe border around image, and has no sig in image area, Vargas
Centennial printed under image. Poster Print |
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"Trick or Treat" was one of the most popular Vargas Girls to have appeared in Playboy magazine. The way Alberto was able to render the delicate and subtle features of her body through the sheer material of her skin-tight costume is a trick that's quite a treat! |
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38 x 25 |
38 x 30 |
Poster: Has World War II and the
Bicentennial logo printed under the image and is cropped close to the
shoe. Medium
Offset Lithograph. Slight
brush texture to the paper. |
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In 1975, the Chicago Tribune newspaper conducted a survey among World War II veterans as to what they remembered most about the war-time period. The responses received most often were Glen Miller's band, and the Varga Girl. As a result, Alberto was commissioned to paint his own tribute to the war; his painting was featured in the bicentennial commemorative edition of the paper, published on December 7th, 1975. This poster is a reproduction of Alberto's sensitive and moving painting of the many American women who loved and supported their husbands and boyfriends while the men fought overseas. |
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