Rolf Armstrong – American Artist, 1889 to 1960
Rolf Armstrong’s glowing portraits of gorgeous film stars and vivacious girls-next-door soon established him one of the best paid commercial artists in America. Often dubbed the “Father of Pinup Art,” his very first calendar pinup, created in 1919, set a new standard for the depiction of feminine charm for over forty years. Armstrong’s art is imbued with grace, vibrancy, and life, and as a result, his work is experiencing a renaissance of interest world-wide. Armstrong originals are attracting an ever-growing number of glamor art collectors.
Information courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries, June 2008.