In this elegant studio portrait, Evelyn West is perched gracefully on a polished table, wearing a delicate, see-through nightie that drapes softly over her form. She gazes off-camera with a warm, confident smile, legs crossed at the knee and hands resting gently beside her. The lighting accentuates the transparency of the fabric while holding just enough to maintain tasteful allure. The mood is flirtatious yet refined—typical of her theatrical pin-up style.
About the Model:
Evelyn West (Amy May Coomer; 1921–2004) was a renowned burlesque star and pin-up model best remembered for her dramatic imagery, clever self-promotion, and collaborations with photographers such as Tom Kelley. She famously insured her bustline for $50,000 and became a symbol of mid-century sexual empowerment and spectacle.
