Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982). Nude with Phone, Playboy study. Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper wi...

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Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982)
Nude with Phone, Playboy study
Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper with collage
27-1/2 x 20 inches (69.8 x 50.8 cm) (sheet)
Not signed

The Vargas Trust Collection

Notations by Art Director of Playboy, Art Paul in margins including notation of matching hair color of figure to Alberto Vargas's favorite model Jean Dean.


More information about Alberto Vargas. See also: Vargas, Alberto Artist.

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