This original 1918 ink-on-paper artwork by legendary pin-up artist Alberto Vargas is titled "Un Message du Front". This piece captures a charming cupid delivering a message from a World War I soldier to a Vargas beauty. Influenced by Nell Brinkley, this early piece showcases Vargas' evolving style. Signed by Vargas and dated in the upper left, it measures 9” x 8” and comes from The Vargas Trust Collection. Featured on page 8 of the retrospective book “Vargas: 20s-50s” (included with the sale). Elegantly framed at 21” x 24”, this rare piece is a must-have for collectors of Vargas and classic pin-up art.

Piece size: 9” x 8”

Frame Size: 21” x 24”

Signature: Black ink

Provenance: The Vargas Trust Collection

Alberto Vargas (1896–1982) was a Peruvian-born artist best known for his iconic pin-up paintings. After immigrating to the U.S. in the 1910s, he gained recognition illustrating Ziegfeld Follies showgirls and later became the chief artist for Esquire and Playboy. His "Vargas Girls" defined mid-20th-century glamour, influencing American pop culture and pin-up art. His work remains highly collectible, celebrated for its delicate lines, vibrant colors, and timeless allure.