{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-15","title":"April Fools by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original George Petty illustration from the April 1937 issue of Esquire captures the artist at the height of his powers. The reclining figure, rendered in Petty's signature airbrush technique, exhibits the impossibly elegant proportions and sun-kissed complexion that made the Petty Girl an American icon. Draped in sheer olive fabric against crisp white linens, she holds aloft a letter with an expression of theatrical indignation, perfectly paired with the caption: \"I suppose this bum check is your idea of an April Fool's joke.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetty's mastery of the female form, combined with his wit and sophistication, helped establish Esquire as the premier American men's magazine during the Depression era. His illustrations offered readers an escape into a world of glamour and humor, and his influence would extend to wartime nose art and the broader pin-up tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming example of mid-century American illustration, this piece bridges the gap between commercial art and fine art in a way that few artists of the era achieved. A standout piece for collectors of vintage pin-up art or American illustration history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 9.25\"\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":44800829128819,"sku":"IL7402","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-04-18-01.jpg?v=1776722557","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-15","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}