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Rolf Armstrong (April 21, – February 22, ) was an American commercial artist specializing in glamorous depictions of female subjects....
Rolf Armstrong
American painter
Rolf Armstrong | |
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Self portrait, 1914, pastel on board | |
Born | John Scott Armstrong[1] (1889-04-21)April 21, 1889[2] Bay City, Michigan,[2] United States |
Died | February 22, 1960(1960-02-22) (aged 70)[3] Oahu, Hawaii |
Nationality | American |
Education | Art Institute of Chicago[4] |
Known for | Pin-up art, Illustrator, Glamour Art |
Rolf Armstrong (April 21, 1889 – February 22, 1960) was an American commercial artist specializing in glamorous depictions of female subjects.
Rolf Armstrong was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 21, , to Richard and Harriet (Scott) Armstrong.
He is best known for his magazine covers and calendar art. In 1960 the New York Times dubbed him the “creator of the calendar girl.”[5] His commercial career extended from 1912 to 1960, the great majority of his original work being done in pastel.
Personal life
Rolf Armstrong was born John Scott Armstrong in Bay City, Michigan.[6] His parents were Richard and Harriet (S