This is a provocative Original Pinup Painting by Listed Artist Norman Strite (1935-2023). Strite was well known for his retro Pinup paintings of young beautiful models, often with allegory. This painting is acrylic on artist board and measures 36" x 24"; 41" x 29" framed. The painting is in excellent condition and the frame is new. It is titled "Modesty Blaise". He published a 248 page book with images of 663 paintings that he did in his career.
Strite was born in Baltimore and later moved to New York where he painted and published.