Jeanne Dean ignited this striking image. A similar pose ran in Esquire in 1943, but this painting came after Vargas left the magazine and was completed around 1948, proof that his best work answered to no one.
Size: 25x38
Signature: Vargas
About the Legacy Nudes:
A secret, artistic treasure trove, these 12 intimate portraits, completed in 1956, were a bold and beautiful statement from Vargas. Concealed for decades, they were meant to safeguard his beloved Anna Mae's future. Tragically, fate intervened, and these masterpieces became a lasting tribute to their enduring love.