ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982). Song for a Guitar, preliminary study. Mixed media on vellum. 18 x 29 in.. Not sign...

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ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Song for a Guitar, preliminary study
Mixed media on vellum
18 x 29 in.
Not signed

This is a preliminary study for the finished illustration that appeared in the October 1942 issue of Esquire magazine.

This piece was reproduced as figure 698 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.

From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

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

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