Bob Mizer

Venus Ross [Monument Valley], Los Angeles, c. 1950

9.5 × 7.5 ″ Framed: 14.75 × 12.625 × 1.25 ″ vintage large-format black and white negative selenium-toned gelatin silver print USD 1500

Venus Ross was a notable beauty contestant and bodybuilder from the famous Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California during the 1950s. She was a regular participant in the bodybuilding and fitness competitions held at Muscle Beach, where she gained a reputation for her impressive physique and striking beauty. Her impressive muscles and toned physique set her apart from other beauty contestants of her time, and she quickly became a popular figure in the fitness community.