Alberto Vargas
American · 1896–1982 · Painter, Draughtsman
Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez was a Peruvian-American painter of pin-up girls. These pin-ups are sometimes known as Vargas girls. He is often considered one of the most… (Wikipedia)
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The blushing bride 20 x 30inBonhams · $21,960≈ £14,158≈ €16,041Sign up to see
Lounging NudeLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $11,250≈ £8,653≈ €10,069Sign up to see
Let it RainBonhams · $9,760≈ £5,849≈ €6,468Sign up to see
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Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez was a Peruvian-American painter of pin-up girls. These pin-ups are sometimes known as Vargas girls. He is often considered one of the most famous pin-up artists and a pioneer of airbrush art. Numerous Vargas paintings have sold, and continue to sell, for tens of thousands of dollars worldwide.
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Also known as Albert Vargas, Q675001
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