Gil Elvgren 1914-1980 | American Partial Coverage Signed “Elvgren” (lower right) Oil on canvas The iconic illustrations of Gil Elvgren have become an irreplaceable facet of the American artistic landscape. Flirtatious beauties in light-hearted situations were the dominant subject matter for this intuitive artist, whose eloquent brush strokes dutifully captured the innocent sensuality of the mischievous girl next door. Partial Coverage, originally published in the 1956 Brown & Bigelow calendar, epitomizes the coquettish spirit of his beauties, whose nostalgic glamor give us a glimpse into a simpler time in American history. Elvgren is considered to be the greatest American pin-up and glamor artist. The majority of his work was done for the famed Brown & Bigelow, though at various points in his career he also worked for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and Good Housekeeping, as well as large corporations including Sealy Mattresses, General Electric and Coca-Cola. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Elvgren began his artistic education at the Minneapolis Art Institute, and later the American Academy of Art. His first job upon graduation was at the Chicago advertising firm of Stevens and Gross, working directly under Haddon Sundblom, famous for his Coca-Cola Santas. Elvgren would soon become his star pupil, contributing much to the Coca-Cola campaigns and eagerly learning techniques that he would carry into his famed pin-ups. After completing several special commissions with rave reviews, Elvgreen began doing pin-up work in 1937 for the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company, the biggest retailer of calendars of its day. Almost overnight, the artist became one of the most respected and successful commercial artists of his generation. More commissions followed, and, along with his work for Dow, Elvgren found himself booked solid at least one year ahead of his output. It was in 1944 that Brown & Bigelow approached him with an offer for a staff position. From that point on, for the next 30 years, Elvgren enjoyed tremendous commercial success unlike any other American artist of his day. Circa 1956 Canvas: 30 1/8“ high x 24 1/8” wide Frame: 33 3/4“ high x 27 7/8” wide x 1 1/2“ deep Literature: Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Gil Elfgren: All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups, Taschen, 1997, fig. 352.
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Apparently, women's underwear in the 1950s was just pants. (Sorry, I couldn't resist). I stumbled upon the work of a Chicago-born artist, Art Frahm, who was best-known for his pin-up paintings between the 1940s-60s, in particular, his "ladies in distress" series, depicting doll-like damsels whose pa
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Rockabilly Pin Up Girl Portraits | Retro | Vintage | 25 JPEG High Res Digital Clipart Images | Fashioned Cartoon Women 1950s *PLEASE NOTE - the item is for INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, no physical product will be shipped. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vintage Rockabilly Pin-up art is a style of illustration featuring attractive, flirtatious women in playful or suggestive poses. The style was popular in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in the United States, and was often used in advertising, calendars, and magazines. The women in Pin-up art were often depicted wearing swimwear, lingerie, or outfits that accentuated their curves. While the art form was considered risqué at the time, it has since become a nostalgic part of cultural history. Pin up Princess Clipart | Vintage Clipart | Vintage Lady PNG | Retro Watercolor Clipart | Pin up Girls Clipart | Pin Up PNG | Commercial Use
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This is a Classic Vintage Style Pin-Up Poster originally published in the 1950s. This Poster, by Gil Elvgren - one of the most famous and respected pin up artists of the twentieth century, is from the canvas oil painting of the same name. Gillette Elvgren was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he worked in his father's paint store. He created billboard, poster and magazine artwork, but is most famous for his pin-up girls. The "Elvgren Girl" was known for her sweet, sexy and innocent demeanor from the late 1930's through the early 1970's. This Classic Pinup poster honors the beauty of this unique art form and evokes the vivid images of simpler times. Each of our prints are custom reproductions printed on Heavyweight Enhanced Matte Art Paper. These Interesting and Unique Art Prints are suitable for framing, mounting or direct display on any wall!
Rockabilly Pin Up Girl Portraits | Retro | Vintage | 25 JPEG High Res Digital Clipart Images | Fashioned Cartoon Women 1950s *PLEASE NOTE - the item is for INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, no physical product will be shipped. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vintage Rockabilly Pin-up art is a style of illustration featuring attractive, flirtatious women in playful or suggestive poses. The style was popular in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in the United States, and was often used in advertising, calendars, and magazines. The women in Pin-up art were often depicted wearing swimwear, lingerie, or outfits that accentuated their curves. While the art form was considered risqué at the time, it has since become a nostalgic part of cultural history. Pin up Princess Clipart | Vintage Clipart | Vintage Lady PNG | Retro Watercolor Clipart | Pin up Girls Clipart | Pin Up PNG | Commercial Use
It doesn’t matter whether you like pin-up girls or not, they leave no one untouched. Pin-up girls tell us the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms. The influence of pin-up art is still pretty strong. Let’s enjoy that era and find out some interesting facts about it!
