This 1945 oil on canvas was painted in a larger format than elvgren standardly used, and this is by all accounts a desirable and classic example of the great american pin up by the undisputed master, featuring bold bright colors. 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. 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. He was a master of portraying the feminine, but he wasnt limited to the calendar pin up industry. Rare original gil elvgren pinup model reference photograph weighty problem pin up 1962offered for sale is an original, black and white, oneofakind 8 x 10 inch reference proof photograph taken by pinup artist gil elvgren in his artist studio.
Gil elvgrens pinup girls and their photo reference. Gil elvgren archives page 4 of 4 grapefruit moon gallery. Gil elvgren, pinups taschen postcard sets card book 5. His pinup girls were featured on mutoscope cards sold in vending machines before the war and then on calendars found hanging in service stations and in barracks around the world. Gil elvgren was one of the most important pinup artists of the twentieth century. All his glamorous american pinups is a 240 paged 9x12in hardcover book that documents some of the best in pinup illustrations from the twentieth century. This site is dedicated to preserving the art and influence of the best pinup artist in the history of american illustration. Gil joined the stable of artists at stevens and gross, chicagos most prestigious advertising agency. A mini yet marvelous survey of the greatest pin up artist, this book contains over 200 gems by gil elvgren, from the beginning of his career in the mid. The wartime pinups showcases some of his finest fullcolor illustrations. Elvgren lived in various locations, and was active from the 1930s to 1970s.
Apr 22, 2011 gil elvgren was one of the most important pin up and glamour artists of the twentieth century. Martignette, elvgren, gil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book includes lots of artwork contents of upto 270 pages. Elvgren was one of the most famous american painter of pinup girls, best gil elvgren american, its a snap pretty snappy. Pin up girl postcard gil elvgren sexy stocking legs archery upskirt 19901. Read more about the gil elvgren monograph and website. The best of gil elvgren in an affordable package, with a delightful introduction by dian hanson, which includes rare photos of the artist and his live models. It is part of collectors press nine book vignettes series. Anyone whos familiar with pin up paintings will know the caricatureesque works of gil elvgren. His fantastical cheesecake pictures feature curvy 1950s women revealing their stockings and sometimes a bit more in a series of eyebrowraising situations. 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. Gil elvgren pin up calendar pocket note book 1955 hendricks co pittsburgh pa. Pin ups we all know how much people like a card through the mailbox.
The wartime pin ups showcases some of his finest fullcolor illustrations. Elegantly packaged in a bespoke cardboard case, with a ribbon to pull up the cards, this collection features the sassiest girls from gil elvgrens pinups. Gil elvgren was the best of all the pinup artists and also the most prolific and this book collects much of his work. This terrific book is a virtual catalog of his work. Martignette, elvgren, gil and a great selection of related books, art. Gil elvgren pinup book american pinup art book pages. Postdepression america was in desperate need of a defining. Sep, 2014 gil elvgren 19141980 top of the classic pin up artist. Such is the funloving, cute demeanour of a vintage gil elvgren pin up girl. I actually picked up this book not being too familiar with gil elvgren himself but just interested in getting an illustration book of pinups. All his glamorous american pinups jumbo by louis k meisel 19991001 by louis k meisel. Gil elvgren was one of the masters of the art of the pinup back when pinups were sweet and sexy without being lewd. Master of cheesecake fantasy, elvgren captured the erotic imagination of american men with his vibrant oil paintings of flirty girls in suggestive everyday scenarios.
Gil elvgren s most popular book is the complete pinups. Gil elvgren american pinup artbook amazing artworks pinup from the book gil elvgren and from one of the best pinup artist. Elvgren studied at the american academy of art elvgren was one of the most important pinup and. 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 30s through the 1970s. This is the first publication, direct from the painting that just sold. The art of gil elvgren gives this pioneering artists pinup work the lush treatment it deserves. After a brief introduction to the history of pin up art and the life of gil elvgren, it displays more than 550 plates of his creations including a great many images of his. He was strongly influenced by the early pretty girl illustrators, such as charles dana gibson, andrew loomis, and howard chandler christy. The elvgren vision of a pin up was the attractive girl next doora fantasy female who combined innocence with sexual availability.
Even the models hairstyle was a significant factor it could take up to two years for a painting to be published and the girl. Gil elvgren was one of the masters of the art of the pin up back when pin ups were sweet and sexy without being lewd. Amazing artworks pinup from the book gil elvgren and from one. He created some 700 pinup oils during his long career, more than any other calendar artist. Elvgrens pinup work even though its from a distinct period in american pictorial history is timeless. Pinup girl postcard gil elvgren sexy stocking legs archery upskirt 19901. Gil elvgren seems to have been the most famous and highly regarded pinup artist of the twentieth century. Feb 25, 2017 gil elvgren american pinup artbook amazing artworks pinup from the book gil elvgren and from one of the best pinup artist. Elvrgren was acknowledged to be the best pin up artist for his time. Gil elvgren was one of the most important pin up artists of the twentieth century.
Paintings from his collection have been exhibited at the smithsonian institution as well as many other. Ultimate coloring classic pin ups by gil elvgren coloring book. His techniquewhich earned him a reputation as the norman rockwell of cheesecakeinvolved photographing models and then. His subjects were flirty, sassy, playful and spirited, quintessential american girls who found themselves unintentionally. He created some 700 pin up oils during his long career, more than any other calendar artist. Center stage is a gorgeous, utterly nude white woman who is held captive, her stunning assets being literally. Vintage pin up girls photo photos of vintage pin up girls painting by gil elvgren showing models skirts up and long legs. Gil elvgren book vancouver public library bibliocommons. I needed more books on pin up art for my university dissertation and i came across this book very good priced book and not bulky like other books i have of pin. The elvgren vision of a pinup was the attractive girl next doora fantasy female who combined innocence with sexual availability. Gillette elvgren march 15, 1914 february 29, 1980 was an american painter of pinup girls, advertising and illustration. He graduated from the academy during the depression at the age of 22. The book is laid out chronologically 1940s, 50s, 60s, etc, and include his miscellaneous and advertising work.
Image gallery for the vintage pinup art of gil elvgren gallery 6 of. Make someones day with this set of 100 postcards, carefully selected from the taschen archives. A dewyeyed, curvacious lovely smiles sensuously from your new 1963 calendar. Pin ups 2020 calendar box edition bundle deluxe 2020 pin up models by gil elvgren 365 daily pages box calendar with over 100 calendar stickers 5. This 1945 oil on canvas was painted in a larger format than elvgren standardly used, and this is by all accounts a desirable and classic example of the great american pin up by the undisputed master, featuring bold bright colors, and a wholesome yet sexy appeal.
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. Pin up poster book the elvgren collectionsoftcover 1st edition nice. 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. A great collection of images for any fan of the pinup andor marketing images from the us in the middle of the 20th century.
Our fancommunity is still growin and has already more than 22. Selfportrait of gil elvgren gillette elvgren march 15, 1914 february 29, 1980 was an american painter of pinup girls, advertising and illustration. Gil elvgren has 24 books on goodreads with 1095 ratings. If you want to grab a copy of the book, then here are the affiliate links to amazon. 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. Gil elvgren march 15, 1914 february 29, 1980, born gilette elvgren, was an american painter of pinup girls, advertising and illustration. Such is the funloving, cute demeanour of a vintage gil elvgren pinup girl. Elvrgren was acknowledged to be the best pinup artist for his time. Pinups we all know how much people like a card through the mailbox. Gil elvgren is an iconic american painter of pin up girls. The seminal pinup artist postdepression america was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in the form of gil elvgren s technicolor fantasies of the american dream.
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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. He was responsible for the artwork for several very successful product ad campaigns including coppertone and cocacola. A stunning, erotically charged painting unlike any elvgren weve seen. Gil elvgren 19141980 top of the classic pin up artist. Gil elvgrens most popular book is the complete pinups. Gil elvgren pin up girl with umbrella my favorite pin up artist image gallery for the vintage pinup art of gil elvgren gallery 2 of the pin up style has made a comeback in this last decade.
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