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Add a classic piece of American pin-up art to your collection with this original vintage Varga Girl print titled Model Life. Created by famed pin-up illustrator Alberto Vargas for Esquire magazine, this glamorous image captures the elegant style and playful sophistication that made Vargas one of the most celebrated pin-up artists of the 1940s.
The artwork features a red-haired Varga Girl posed in a flowing floral costume, accompanied by the poem Model Life with verse by Phil Stack. The iconic “Varga” signature appears in the lower right corner.
This is an original vintage print—not a modern reproduction.
Details:
- Title: Model Life
- Artist: Alberto Vargas (“Varga”)
- Type: Original vintage pin-up print
- Era: 1940s
- Size: approx. 17.25" x 12.75"
- Subject: Varga Girl / Pin-Up Art
- Printed in the U.S.A.
Condition:
Fair vintage condition overall. The upper half of the print shows noticeable toning/discoloration from age. There are tears at the left and right sides along the horizontal fold crease, along with general handling wear and edge wear. The print still displays well with attractive color and would frame nicely. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
About the Artist:
Alberto Vargas (1896–1982) was one of the most influential pin-up artists of the 20th century. His glamorous “Varga Girls” became iconic through their appearance in Esquire magazine during the 1940s and remain highly collectible today.
Provenance:
From the Chuck Olson Collection — a large and carefully curated archive of vintage prints assembled over more than 40 years, with a focus on artwork from the golden age of American illustration and calendar art.
