ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982). Varga Girl (Redhead with Black Cat), 1919. Gouache and watercolor on paper. 24.5 x...

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ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Varga Girl (Redhead with Black Cat), 1919
Gouache and watercolor on paper
24.5 x 37.5 in. (image)
Sign, inscribed, and dated lower right

This early masterpiece, one of the greatest pin-ups the artist ever painted, was reproduced as a full-color double-page spread in Vargas, Taschen, 1990. Alberto Vargas thought so highly of this lot and the following two stunning paintings that he retained them in his personal collection.

PROVENANCE:
From the personal collection of the artist.

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



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