The Cold-War Blonde 1959

"The Cold-War Blonde" is a 1959 painting by Robert G. Harris, a renowned illustrator known for his work in the golden age of pulp fiction. This painting, with its dramatic lighting and suspenseful composition, exemplifies the genre's tropes of intrigue and danger. The woman's startled expression, coupled with the shadowy figure in the background and the scattered papers, suggests a scene of sudden disruption, inviting viewers to imagine a narrative of espionage or betrayal.