This is a book of 30 postcards published by a company called taschen in germany. 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. Dian hanson produced a variety of mens magazines from 1976 to 2001, including juggs, outlaw biker, and leg show, before becoming taschens sexy book editor. Martignette, elvgren, gil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gil elvgren taschen postcard books by elvgren gil isbn. Gil elvgren has 24 books on goodreads with 1095 ratings. Elvgren eventually went to the university of minnesota to study architecture and design, but also. If you want to grab a copy of the book, then here are the affiliate links to amazon. He wanted to be an architect because of noted signs of his natural talent for drawing from the time he was eight, he had occasionally been sent home from school for sketching in the margins of his schoolbooks. A 12page calendar for 2002 illustrated with 14 fullpage color illustrations of gil elvgrens paintings of pinup girls in in seductive poses. Art, gil elvgren, painting, pinup girl, visual arts.
Italiana, spagnola, portoghese by meisel, louis k meisel, charles k. His techniquewhich earned him a reputation as the norman rockwell of cheesecake. From charles dana gibsons wholesome 19thcentury gibson girl to gil elvgrens. 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. 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. Taschen books and calendars, and now 200 of his best are available in a compact package. From a private collection, this 2009 gil elvgren pinups wall calendar is in like new condition.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A stunning, erotically charged painting unlike any elvgren weve seen. First of all i need to say thank you for my wonderful other half for getting me this gorgeous book, so thank you baby. All his glamorous american pinups by charles g martignette, louis k meisel online at alibris. This inspiring print set offers sixteen designs to transform a blank wall into a personalized display. Oct 22, 2014 the art of pinup, out this month from taschen. I wasnt expecting all the different languages, but that just made pay attention to all the pictures instead. Each set of sixteen images has been specially selected from the taschen collection as the most loved, and most interesting, examples of elvgren s pinups. Postdepression usa 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 elvgrens technicolor fantasies of. 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. Taschen delivers the ultimate compendium to elvgren s work, collating popular and rare prints and magazine work into book titles, as well as a publication that offers a taste of his work in its original vintage poster format. He is the coauthor of taschens the great american pinup and gil elvgren. Meisel gallery is a new york art gallery specializing in fine contemporary realist art. Download read the complete pinups 2008 by gil elvgren.
Lots of lovely reproductions of elvgrens cheesecake work here though. In the 15 years since taschen released the great american pinup, international interest in this distinctly american art form has increased exponentially. Selfportrait of gil elvgren gillette elvgren march 15, 1914 february 29, 1980 was an american painter of pinup girls, advertising and illustration. Our fancommunity is still growin and has already more than 22. Gil elvgren, pinups taschen postcard sets card book 5. Lots of lovely reproductions of elvgren s cheesecake work here though. The prints are packaged in a sturdy cardboard box and are suitable either for framing or as a poster. This site is dedicated to preserving the art and influence of the best pinup artist in the history of american illustration.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meisel gallery possess the largest collection of pin up art in the world. Frank sinatra that old black magic come swing with me. Pinups gil elvgren by taschen portfolio, paperback barnes. May 25, 2018 frank sinatra that old black magic come swing with me. The only reason i give it 4 stars is that elvgren is not my all time favourite pinup artist, that accolade goes to david wright. All his glamorous american pinups by louis k meisel, charles g martignette online at alibris. Gil elvgren was one of the most important pinup artists of the twentieth century.
But maybe this is exactly the reason why elvgrens works are so attractive for people. His images were used to advertise everything that made up the mid 20th. Pinups we all know how much people like a card through the mailbox. The art of pinup hardcover book by taschen sideshow. Make someones day with this set of 100 postcards, carefully selected from the taschen archives. Pinups gil elvgren by taschen portfolio, paperback. Buy gil elvgren, pinups taschen postcard sets box pos by taschen isbn. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. 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. This is the first publication, direct from the painting that just sold.
Gil elvgren pinups 2009 taschen calendar wall calendar. 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. See more ideas about gil elvgren, pin up illustration and pin up girls. Buy t25 pinups, gil elvgren taschen 25th anniversary special editions book online at best prices in india on. Postdepression usa 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 elvgrens technicolor fantasies of the american dream.
The little book of elvgren gil elvgrens private stock the little books of champagne, chocolate. Download read the complete pinups 2008 by gil elvgren in. His techniquewhich earned him a reputation as the norman rockwell of cheesecakeinvolved photographing models and then painting them into. This taschen portfolio contains 14 framable prints by gil elvgren, the master of pinup art. 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. The art of gil elvgren the artwork of gil elvgren, one of the most famous of the mid 20th century american cheescake and pinup artists. See more ideas about pin up girls, gil elvgren, vintage pinup. Center stage is a gorgeous, utterly nude white woman who is held captive, her stunning assets being literally. Each set of sixteen images has been specially selected from the taschen collection as the most loved, and most interesting, examples of elvgrens pinups. 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. He created some 700 pinup oils during his long career, more than any other calendar artist. Buy t25 pinups, gil elvgren taschen 25th anniversary. Gil elvgren was one of the most important pinup artists of the twentieth century 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.
Considered one of the most important pinup painters of the 20th century, gil elvgren created iconic images of the allamerican feminine ideal. 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. See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. Great american pinup is a new york art gallery specializing in pin up art, and is a specialty of louis k. 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 elvgrens technicolor fantasies of the american dream. Read more about the gil elvgren monograph and website. 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. Collectible the classic pinup gil elvgren taschen book very nice.
This taschen portfolio contains 14 framable prints by gil elvgren, the. Truly surpassing his original context of commercial advertising and pretty girl calendars, the work of gil elvgren has. Gil elvgren s most popular book is the complete pinups. 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 taschen gil elvgren. All his glamorous american pinups technicolor fantasies of the american dream. His subjects were flirty, sassy, playful and spirited, quintessential american girls who found themselves unintentionally. It features 12 pictures plus the front cover calendar dimensions.
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