VARGAS (Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez)

Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez was a noted Peruvian painter of pin-up girls. He is often considered one of the most famous of the pin-up artists. Numerous Vargas paintings have sold and continue to sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Born: February 9, 1896, Arequipa, Peru Died: December 30, 1982, Los Angeles, CA Artworks: Memories of Olive, Follies Girl, Blonde with Roses, Portrait of Marilyn Monroe, More Spouse: Anna Mae (m. 1930–1974) Parents: Max T. Vargas, Margarita Vargas Siblings: Max Vargas II