{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-26","title":"His Secretary Speaking by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quintessential George Petty illustration from the pages of Esquire magazine, this mid-1930s page showcases the artist at the height of his powers. The scene depicts a glamorous blonde secretary lounging provocatively on an office couch while taking a phone call, her pose and expression perfectly capturing the playful sensuality that made Petty's work iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetty's distinctive technique is on full display: minimal coral-toned line work sketches the office environment while his signature long-legged beauty receives more detailed treatment in soft flesh tones. The frosted glass door marked 'PRIVATE' and the Art Deco lamp suggest a sophisticated business setting, while the caption delivers the era's characteristic wit. This illustration represents the golden age of American magazine illustration, when publications like Esquire brought gallery-quality artwork into American homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming example of Depression-era escapism, this piece offers collectors both artistic merit and cultural significance. The Petty Girl became an American institution, and early examples like this capture the style before it became a wartime phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75\" 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, 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":44800839090291,"sku":"IL7413","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-09-10-01.jpg?v=1776724005","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-26","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}