{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-34","title":"I'm Getting Married by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis clever George Petty illustration from the pages of Esquire captures the magazine's signature blend of sophistication and sly wit. A portly gentleman in formal wedding attire speaks into a telephone, his expression a study in pleasant duplicity as he utters the immortal line to his mistress: he cannot see her tomorrow because he is getting married, but perhaps the day after?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genius of Petty's composition lies in what is barely there. While the groom-to-be is rendered in full, confident brushwork (his gray morning coat, gleaming top hat, and rosy cheeks all suggesting prosperous self-satisfaction), the woman he addresses exists only as a delicate coral outline. She is literally sketched in, a phantom of desire hovering at the edge of respectability. The 'Editor's Note: !' beneath her feet serves as the magazine's knowing wink to readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quintessential example of Depression-era magazine illustration at its most urbane, this piece demonstrates why Petty became synonymous with Esquire's golden age. The combination of technical skill and narrative wit made such illustrations appointment reading for a generation of American men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Petty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, \nAge-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. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44800839975027,"sku":"IL7421","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-13-21-01.jpg?v=1776724177","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-34","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}