Pin Up Girl Art Appraisal

Pin-up Girl Art Print by Pruett

This item is an art print, likely a lithograph or offset print, featuring a classic pin-up style illustration of a woman. The image depicts a female figure, appearing to be in a pale blue or light grey two-piece ensemble that resembles lingerie or a short nightgown. The top is a bandeau style, and the bottom is a very short skirt or shorts with a bow tied at the back. The woman is posed bending forward, looking back over her shoulder with a relaxed smile, resting her chin on one hand. Her hair is coiffed in a wavy, perhaps 1940s or 1950s style. She is wearing light bluish-grey open-toed high heel mules. The colors are soft pastels, with a focus on skin tones and the light blue of her attire. The print is on what appears to be a heavy paper or cardstock with a matte or very subtle satin finish, and the background is an unadorned, very light cream or off-white color, allowing the figure to stand out. In the bottom right area of the print, there is a visible signature or mark, which appears to be 'PRUETT', indicating the artist. The overall condition of the print seems to be good, with no immediately obvious tears, significant creases, or large stains. There might be some minor handling wear or subtle discoloration consistent with age, particularly around the edges, but this is not clearly discernible from the provided image. The edges of the print appear relatively clean and straight. The quality of the print suggests it was professionally produced, with good color registration and detail rendition for its style. Given the artistic style and the presence of a signature, it is likely a reproduction of a painting or illustration created in the mid-20th century, consistent with the golden age of pin-up art.