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What is the meaning of Vargas Girl?

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What is the meaning of Vargas Girl?
The meaning of Vargas Girl is a particular type of art created by a specific artist. Vargas Girls is the nickname for the illustrations of pin-up girls by artist Alberto Vargas, which he began producing in the 1940s. One of the true giants of American illustration, Vargas created an exquisitely sensual art style that regularly appeared in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Theatre Magazine, Tattler, Playboy and Esquire. Find a selection of Alberto Vargas art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included** Lithograph Only Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) was born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1896, the son of...
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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

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Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included** Lithograph Only Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) was born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1896, the son of...
Category

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

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Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included** Lithograph Only Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) was born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1896, the son of...
Category

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included** Lithograph Only Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) was born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1896, the son of...
Category

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

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Lithograph

Glorifying The American Girl
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Watercolor, Ink and Appliqués on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Sight Size 16.00" x 12.00", Framed 26.00" x 22.00" Glorifying The American Girl...
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1920s Other Art Style Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Board

C 20th Portrait of Female Nude by Hollywood favourite Vargas: 'Reclining Nude'
By Alberto Vargas
Located in London, GB
Alberto Vargas was a Peruvian artist best known for his drawings and paintings of pin-up girls that were featured in many notable publications in the 20th century including Esquire a...
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Late 20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

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