This unique and stunning print presents two complementary views of Alberto’s wife, Anna Mae. Painted separately, each portrait was a masterful solo work by Vargas. Arranged into a single limited edition composition, the two images yield a visual harmony of watercolor hues - a symphony of feminine grace and elegance.
Originally published in the Esquire Calendar for November, 1941 (Left) and November, 1942 (Right). The original artworks are part of the permanent collection at the Spencer Museum at the University of Kansas.
This beautiful museum-quality continuous-tone lithograph was printed on ARCHES Watercolor paper, an archival, 100% cotton paper with a matte finish, and used by professional artists for centuries.
This fine art print was published in San Francisco in 1998, in cooperation with the Hearst Corporation/Esquire. It bears the registered trademark "Varga" signature logo applied via silkscreen to the finished work.
19’’x26’’