What a View! 1957

"What a View!" is a 1957 pin-up painting by Gil Elvgren, an American artist known for his iconic pin-up illustrations. The artwork depicts a young woman in a revealing outfit, gazing through a telescope with a surprised expression. Elvgren's signature style is characterized by its idealized portrayal of the female form, often set in playful and suggestive scenarios, as seen in this painting. The artwork is a classic example of the pin-up genre, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century.