{"product_id":"halfback-hoodoo-colliers-magazine-oct-11-1952","title":"Halfback Hoodoo, Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming illustration from the pages of Collier's Magazine captures the romanticized American football hero at the height of the sport's golden age. Signed by Loesky, the artwork depicts a handsome halfback in crimson and gray, clutching the pigskin while surrounded by an ethereal montage of admiring co-eds, their faces sketched in delicate line work, their handwritten declarations of devotion floating across the warm yellow background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition brilliantly conveys the cultural phenomenon of the college gridiron star as campus idol and heartthrob. The dynamic pose, the confident smile, the adoring feminine attention: all elements that defined the aspirational masculinity of early 1950s America. The title 'Halfback Hoodoo' suggests a romantic fiction piece typical of the era's popular magazine storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of mid-century magazine illustration at its most evocative, this piece bridges the worlds of sports, romance, and the American Dream. A standout piece for collectors of vintage sports memorabilia or Golden Age illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loesky\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 ads 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":44912657072243,"sku":"VA7613","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_a5e9fdc6-e19a-4fb3-832a-de9d6ea096f7.jpg?v=1777664288","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/halfback-hoodoo-colliers-magazine-oct-11-1952","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}