Woman Against Red by Art Frahm (1950)

Painted in 1950 by American commercial illustrator Art Frahm (Arthur Frahm), Woman Against Red is an oil on canvas portrait exemplifying classic mid-century Hollywood glamour and commercial calendar illustration. The painting portrays a smiling brunette woman styled with 1950s coiffed hair, bold red lipstick, sparkling pendant earrings, and a black off-the-shoulder gown accented with sheer tulle and a brooch, set against an energetic crimson backdrop with a luminous halo highlight behind her head. Frahm, widely remembered for his comedic 'ladies in distress' calendar illustrations, was also a master of traditional, sophisticated high-glamour pin-ups produced for major calendar publishers throughout the 1940s and 1950s.

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