{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-1","title":"The Smoking Gun by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis captivating George Petty illustration from Esquire magazine showcases the artist at the height of his powers in the mid-1930s. A glamorous redhead in a slinky black gown perches on streamlined Art Deco furniture, speaking into a candlestick telephone while casually holding a smoking pistol. The darkly comic caption, \"My husband doesn't object to my going out with you any more!\" delivers the punchline with characteristic Esquire sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetty's revolutionary airbrush technique creates the luminous skin tones and impossibly elegant figure that defined the \"Petty Girl\" phenomenon. The stark black background, cream furniture, and dramatic high-slit gown demonstrate his mastery of Art Deco composition. This style would influence American illustration for decades, from wartime nose art to the modern pin-up revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quintessential example of Depression-era glamour with an edge, this piece captures the sophisticated wit that made Esquire the essential magazine for urbane American men. A standout piece for collectors of vintage illustration, pin-up art, or American Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 9.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Petty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some illustrations may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44800826441843,"sku":"IL7388","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-13-57-50-01.jpg?v=1776722231","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}