some of the most detailed photographic records of 19th- and 20th-century peru are to be found in the works of the vargas brothers art studio. open from 1912 to 1958, the studio captured more diversity of peruvian culture than any other photography studio at the time. most known for their nocturnals and portrait photography of women, their photographic archive, which is privately held by descendants of the brothers carlos and miguel vargas, who founded and operated the studio, have been restored and digitized. many international showings of their works, have brought recognition to the studio and the way of life their images have preserved.