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(1896-1982) Alberto Vargas was born in Arequipa, Peru, the son of a successful photographer, and was educated in Switzerland. Arriving in New York in 1916, he was determined to stay in America and pursue what became an illustrious career.

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ImageNETion: Alberto Vargas A huge virtual gallery of artwork by the famous master of the pinup. www.imagenetion.com/avarg1.htm

The Pin-up Files: Alberto Vargas Biography and a selection of his pinup artwork. www.thepinupfiles.com/vargas1.html

SFAE Fine Art: Alberto Vargas Authorized by the Alberto Vargas Estate to display and sell Vargas' artwork, also licensed publishers of Esquire's Varga Girls. www.sfae.com/artists/vargas/index.html