{"product_id":"high-and-shy-by-gil-elvgren-1950","title":"High and Shy by Gil Elvgren (1950)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic mid-century pin-up painting was created in 1951 by the master of American glamour illustration Gil Elvgren and is officially titled \"High and Shy\" (though it is occasionally distributed digitally across vintage print archives as \"I Think Not\"). Masterfully rendered using oil on canvas, this iconic piece showcases Elvgren's absolute painterly control over light and color, smoothly blending rich gradients to mimic the bright warmth of a summer sun reflecting off a vibrant yellow swimsuit and matching swim cap. The background story centers around a playful, comedic twist on the classic athletic pin-up: a beautiful blonde model has climbed to the top of a high-dive ladder, only to look down and grip the board in wide-eyed, comical terror as she changes her mind about the plunge. Originally commissioned for premier calendar distribution by his exclusive, long-term publisher Brown \u0026amp; Bigelow for their 1952 commercial catalog line, Elvgren meticulously staged a live model in his studio to anchor the complex perspective, deliberately pairing the expansive, fluffy blue-sky clouds with the subtle cloud-like white highlights on her skin to achieve a timeless slice of mid-century Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nProfessionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Gil Elvgren's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display.\n\n\n• Premium 200 g\/m² matte paper\n\n• Exceptional detail and color reproduction\n\n• Professionally enhanced and restored image quality\n\n• Available in 12x18\", 16x24\", and 24x36\" sizes\n\n• Unframed for custom display options\n\n• Printed in the USA\n\n\n","brand":"Kore Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":54360937431353,"sku":"b5e121b4-ba2b-4206-afa5-473810ff6a81","price":16.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″","offer_id":54360937464121,"sku":"c14d6851-c725-4dfa-92ef-0b40719a1bb1","price":29.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75x100 cm \/ 30x40″","offer_id":54360937496889,"sku":"85c7e938-824d-4ef3-b411-07f556c3fcac","price":35.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9610\/8601\/files\/f7fbd489-f0cc-4238-beca-902c5e8a1a47.jpg?v=1787564299","url":"https:\/\/koreartstudios.com\/products\/high-and-shy-by-gil-elvgren-1950","provider":"Kore Art Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}