A true master of his craft, Alberto Vargas was acclaimed for his expertise painting pin-ups. His work had been commissioned by many Hollywood studios, leaving behind a legacy of work that is truly timeless.
With artists like Konstantin Razumov revitalizing the pin-up genre, the classic style of painting made popular by Alberto Vargas, it is no surprise that the classic art form is still relevant today. Alberto Vargas first came to the United States early in the 20th century, and by 1927, he was working in the art department for Paramount Pictures. His watercolor paintings glamorizing the classic "American Girl" became a staple in Hollywood, as it entered the Gold Age of cinema. But it wasn't until the 1940s that Vargas became a nationwide sensation; his pin-up artwork for Esquire magazine went on to inspire the nose art on many World War II aircraft.
With various artists imitating and rejuvenating his classic style with a modern twist, Ablerto Vargas exemplifies an artist who was ahead of his time, creating classic works of art that are everlasting.
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