Pinup Collection

Alberto Vargas may be the most famous painter of modern pin-up art. If Vargas isn’t a name that immediately comes to your mind when thinking of photo realistic beauties in bathing suits, sundresses and occasionally in their birthday suit, chances are likely high that you will recognize the maestro’s work. Vargas was born in Peru in 1896, the son of a photographer. He spent the first 15 years of his life in his homeland before traveling to Europe to study art. It was during this time that the young Vargas came across a French magazine and was captivated by its cover artwork done by Raphael Kirchner. This is said to have been a pivotal moment in Vargas’ life to become an artist wanting to capture the female form.