A Bathing Beauty with Beach Ball by Art Frahm (1950)

Painted circa 1950 by American commercial illustrator Arthur "Art" Frahm, "A Bathing Beauty with Beach Ball" is an original oil painting created for mid-century calendar and advertising pin-up lines. Known primarily for his humorous calendar art and glamour illustrations, Frahm depicts a smiling blonde woman balancing gracefully on a swimming pool ladder while holding a red beach ball overhead against the sunny backdrop of a postwar resort estate. Wearing a stylish zebra-print two-piece swimsuit, the piece showcases Frahm's classic commercial illustration style characterized by bright outdoor lighting, cheerful subjects, and quintessential mid-century glamour.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Art Frahm's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA