In Loving Memory of Alberto Vargas

Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez (February 9, 1896 – December 30, 1982) was a Peruvian-American painter of pin-up girls. He is often considered one of the most famous of the pin-up artists, and as one of the pioneers of airbrush art. Numerous Vargas paintings have sold and continue to sell for tens of thousands around the world.

Vargas is widely regarded as one of the finest artists in his genre. He also served as a judge for the Miss Universe beauty contest from 1956 to 1958.

Notable women painted by Vargas include Billie Burke, Ruth Etting, Paulette Goddard, Bessie Love, Irish McCalla, Marilyn Miller, Marilyn Monroe, Nita Naldi, Bernadette Peters, Olive Thomas, and Candy Moore from The Cars' Candy-O album.

He died of a stroke on December 30, 1982, at the age of 86.

Full name: Alberto Vargas

Born: February 9, 1896

Passed away: December 30, 1982

Age: 86 years of age

Birthplace: Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru