Michigan-born Rolf Armstrong studied at Chicago’s Art Institute and under Robert Henri in New York. Armstrong’s oeuvre graced the covers of sheet music publications and movie fan magazines, and was the lure for consumers to read advertising copy for many products, showcasing his inimitable talent for the pinup form, as seen here in his “Let's be Friends”.
Let's be Friends, c.1928, Pastel on BoardRolf Armstrong American (1889 - 1960) |
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Michigan-born Rolf Armstrong studied at Chicago’s Art Institute and under Robert Henri in New York. Armstrong’s oeuvre graced the covers of sheet music publications and movie fan magazines, and was the lure for consumers to read advertising copy for many products, showcasing his inimitable talent for the pinup form, as seen here in his “Let's be Friends”. |
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