{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-13","title":"If You Insist by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original George Petty illustration from Esquire magazine captures everything that made the 'Petty Girl' a cultural phenomenon of the late 1930s. The artist's signature airbrush technique creates luminous skin tones against a warm coral background, while the sophisticated composition draws the eye along the sweeping curves of an oversized picture hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe caption, \"Well, we could go to the opera, Mr. Hammond, if you insist on preliminaries,\" delivers the knowing wit that made Petty's work so beloved. Here was glamour with a wink, combining idealized feminine beauty with sharp humor that spoke to Esquire's urbane readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming example of Depression-era escapism at its most elegant, this piece represents the golden age of American magazine illustration when artists like Petty helped define an aspirational vision of sophistication that influenced popular culture for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Petty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, 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. 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":44800827555955,"sku":"IL7400","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-03-16-01.jpg?v=1776722514","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-13","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}