Italian-born Edward Runci moved to America with his family as a boy, and won scholarships for art education due to his inborn talent for drawing. After service in WWII, Runci settled in California and soon became a sought-after portraitist, recognized pinup calendar specialist, and well-paid advertising artist. Curvaceous platinum blondes were a staple for 1950’s American audiences.
Scenic Shorelines, c.1950, Oil on CanvasEdward Runci American (1921 - 1986) |
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Italian-born Edward Runci moved to America with his family as a boy, and won scholarships for art education due to his inborn talent for drawing. After service in WWII, Runci settled in California and soon became a sought-after portraitist, recognized pinup calendar specialist, and well-paid advertising artist. Curvaceous platinum blondes were a staple for 1950’s American audiences. |
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