Alva Alegre had an uncanny ability to capture the subtle beauty of his female subjects. Here are some superlative examples which capture the personalities of the women portrayed.
Platinum Blonde Beauty
Fire Hazard
Color at Knettishall
388th Bomb Group – Female Portrait Art at Knettishall
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