Well, it is the first Christmas for my reincarnated Venus Observations blog, so it is back just over a hundred years for this festive filly with her load of mistletoe by Austrian artist Raphael Kirchner (1876-1917). Kirchner produced some of the earliest pin up paintings, many of which were produced as postcards and were popular with troops during the Great War. He was a direct influence on Alberto Vargas who went on to produce famous pinups for Esquire and Playboy.
I will look at some more of Kirchner's elegant ladies in the new year. Thanks to all those readers who have followed me here and I hope you all get some Christmas kisses!
