Three of the top lots in the sale are by noted american pinup artist gil elvgren, whose work was popular in advertising and illustration. He was strongly influenced by the early pretty girl illustrators, such as charles dana gibson, andrew loomis, and howard chandler christy. Dow elvgrens publisher in the 1930s, napa calendars and brown and bigelow. Image gallery for the vintage pinup art of gil elvgren gallery 6 of happy everyone,the topic of this period is how to dress like a pin up girl. This exceptional collection of calendar images exemplifies why gil elvgren is considered the master of pinup art. Alongside alberto vargas and george petty, gil elvgren s work has surged in popularity recently as nostalgia for pinup girl art has grown, aptly demonstrated by the presence of taschens anthology. Gil elvgrens most popular book is the complete pinups. May 16, 2016 as pin up girls foram criadas no inicio do sec. The real women behind saucy 1950s cheesecake paintings the model photographs that inspired artist gil elvgren to paint his famous fifties pin. He graduated from the academy at the height of the great depression, but was able to find work with stevens and gross, which at the time was the biggest ad agency in chicago. If you want to grab a copy of the book, then here are the affiliate links to. This terrific book is a virtual catalog of his work. The forties mutoscope cards, on the other hand, were pinup art cards intended for individual collecting something world war ii g. That being said, i figured something a little more subtle would be a better way to share my love of this spectacular art so went in search of some pinup books.
Gil elvgren was one of the most important pinup artists of the twentieth century. After a brief introduction to the history of pinup art and the life of gil elvgren, it displays more than 550 plates of his creations including a great many images of his. Gil joined the stable of artists at stevens and gross, chicagos most prestigious advertising agency. Even the models hairstyle was a significant factor it could take up to two years for a painting to be published and the girl.
Hardcover, clothbound with jacket, ribbon bookmark, 11. Gillette elvgren march 15, 1914 february 29, 1980 was an american painter of pinup girls, advertising and illustration. Gil elvgren art for sale value guide heritage auctions. Gil elvgrens pinup girls and their photo reference. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A mini yet marvelous survey of the greatest pinup artist, this book contains over 200 gems by gil elvgren, from the beginning of his career in the mid. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gil elvgren 19141980 top of the classic pin up artist. All his glamorous american pinups, anniversary edition by martignette, charles g, meisel, louis k 2008 hardcover. Best of gil elvgren by gil elvgren, paperback barnes.
For years, gil elvgren painted nudes for brown and bigelow. Daniel vancas, a well established california artist, illustrator and gallery owner, obtained the licenses to recreate a certain few of elvgren pieces, frequently those destroyed, lost or simply. Gil elvgren double trouble 1951 its nearly time to close the books 2 gil elvgren. At any moment, she might step out of the painting and say good morning or good night or offer the viewer a cup of coffee, a drink, or an invitation to some notsoinnocent fun. Beginning his career in postwar and postdepression america, the artist and illustrator gil elvgren created a world of girlnextdoor pinups that define an allamerican 1950s spirit. The seminal pinup artist postdepression america was in desperate. Gil elvgren was one of the most important pinup and glamour artists of the twentieth century. He was a master of portraying the feminine, but he wasnt limited to the calendar pinup industry. This site is dedicated to preserving the art and influence of the best pinup artist in the history of american illustration. All his glamorous american pinups by gil elvgren, charles g.
Elite pulp artists celebrated in heritage illustration art. The photographs behind gil elvgrens 1950s pinup girl art. Gil elvgren s most popular book is the complete pinups. He attended the minneapolis institute of art before moving to chicago to study at the american academy of art. Such is the funloving, cute demeanour of a vintage gil elvgren pinup girl. This acrylic on canvas, measuring 40 by 30 inches, is signed and dated lower right and appears on page 76 of the art of patrick nagel mark editions, 1985.
A gil elvgren model was seldom portrayed as a femme fatale she was the girl next door whose charms were revealed in that fleeting instant when taken by surprise. I love these great paintings by pinup artist gil elvgren. This book is the definitive volume on pinup art to any collection, his art, a masterwork on the same level as any of the great. All his glamorous american pinups taschen 25th anniversary special editions by martignette dr. Ruffled feathers original oil on canvas gil elvgren c. A gil elvgren model was seldom portrayed as a femme fatale she was the girl next door whose charms were revealed in that fleeting instant when. Reveal these glamour girls as you connect the dots if you dig polka dots and pinups, youll love this dottodot puzzle book inspired by images from gil elvgren, one of the most famous american pinup artists of all time. Get the best deals on gil elvgren canvas art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Considered one of the most important pinup painters of the 20th century, gil elvgren created iconic images of the allamerican feminine ideal.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Gil elvgren was one of the masters of the art of the pinup back when pinups were sweet and sexy without being lewd. The plates, nearly six hundred of them, are almost all in color and each one is of decent size. Jun 11, 2011 the photographs behind gil elvgrens 1950s pinup girl art. Center stage is a gorgeous, utterly nude white woman who is held captive, her stunning assets being literally. After studying at the american academy of art in chicago, gil elvgren was mentored by haddon sundblom, the creator of cocacolas iconic santa claus and an accomplished pinup artist in his own right. Truly surpassing his original context of commercial advertising and pretty girl calendars, the work of gil elvgren has. Image gallery for the vintage pinup art of gil elvgren gallery 6 of shop vintage retro gil elvgren pin up girls cards created by vintagegiftmall. In this day of oversharing, sex and the city, and american apparel ads, its hard to resist a good, classy 1950s pinup girl.
His style is iconic, beautiful, and just so well designed, and this collection is a fantastic portrayal of his work. Famous painter of pin up girls, advertising and illustration gil elvgren art books. With artwork by nowlegendary good girl pinup artists such as earl moran, gil elvgren, zoe mozert probably the most famous female pinup artist and others, theyve recently experienced a. This palette is quite extensive which is unusual for the ordinary painter. Its full of elvgrens monthly calendar work, and many other pieces of his art. This is the first publication, direct from the painting that just sold. Gil elvgrens private stock distributed art publishers. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Its an elegant knockout, the lighting and the girls skin are gorgeous. Make offer help wanted by gil elvgren 24 x 30 fine art giclee on stretch canvas pin up art. Our fancommunity is still growin and has already more than 22. The artist and illustrator gil elvgren created a world of girlnextdoor pinups that define an allamerican 1950s spirit. Gil elvgren portrait pin up art barely there iphone 6 case. This is a typically beautiful art book from taschen which charts the work and life of gil elvgren the pop artist and real life madmen artist.
Art, gil elvgren, painting, pinup girl, visual arts. From the mid 1930s through 1972, elvgren produced over 500 oil paintings for commercial use, including illustrations for cocacola, calendars, major magazines, and advertising agencies. Gil elvgren has 24 books on goodreads with 1090 ratings. Elvgren is the subject of several recent books and his painting anchors a wow serves as cover art for taschens 1996 monograph the great american pinup by charles martignette and louis meisel. Then the company began making calendars and pamphlets for catholic organizations, and took the nudes out of line. See more ideas about gil elvgren, pin up girls and pin up art.
The real women behind saucy 1950s cheesecake paintings the model photographs that inspired artist gil elvgren to paint his famous fifties pinup pictures of women with hourglass. A beautiful sleeping nude painted by toombs 19212001 who was an apprentice of gil elvgren. Ultimate coloring classic pinups by gil elvgren coloring book. Berkin arts gil elvgren giclee canvas print paintings poster reproductionpin up girls 16. Gil elvgren american pinup artbook amazing artworks pinup from the book gil elvgren and from one of the best pinup artist. An immensely talented artist who enjoyed a prolific career, gil elvgren 19141980 was a master of the portrayal of the female form and one of the greatest maestros of the illustrated pinup to have ever lived. Back in the day, guys liked to look at pretty girls holding puppies. Daniel vancas, a well established california artist, illustrator and gallery owner, obtained the licenses to recreate a certain few of elvgren pieces.
His images were used to advertise everything that made up the mid 20th century american world, everything from cola, to war bonds to farming equipment could be found featuring one of his provocative. Read more about the gil elvgren monograph and website. But maybe this is exactly the reason why elvgrens works are so attractive for people. Help wanted by gil elvgren 24 x 30 fine art giclee on stretch canvas pin up art. Meisel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They are from the taschen book, gil elvgren the complete pinups related posts. I must say that even the person who does not have a profound knowledge in art can always recognize his works. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. He graduated from the academy during the depression at the age of 22. Apr 22, 2011 gil elvgren was one of the most important pinup and glamour artists of the twentieth century. Sep, 2014 gil elvgren 19141980 top of the classic pin up artist. The artists sense of humor surfaces in the title, as there is a bowl of fruit in the foreground, the last element anyone is going to notice. Sweet and rosy cheeked, with ample bust and twinkling eyes, she beckons to you, giggles, waves and winks.
A product of the minneapolis art institute and the american academy of art, gil originally wanted to be an architect. Apr 06, 2020 the 414lot sale also will include artwork by legendary pinup artists, including patrick nagel, gil elvgren and alberto vargas, as well as an impressive array from the golden age of illustration art. This poster book is offered as the first in a collectors series. Buy gil elvgren, pinups taschen postcard sets box pos by taschen isbn. See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gil elvgren books online. He is the coauthor of taschens the great american pinup and gil elvgren. Apr 29, 20 he actually user 32 colors palette to create his pictures. Alongside alberto vargas and george petty, gil elvgrens work has surged in popularity recently as nostalgia for pinup girl art has grown, aptly demonstrated by the presence of taschens anthology. Gil elvgren was the best of all the pinup artists and also the most prolific and this book collects much of his work.
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