{"product_id":"varga-esquire-calendar-2","title":"August, Esquire Calendar by Vargas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis August 1944 calendar page showcases Alberto Vargas at the height of his powers as America's preeminent pin-up artist. The reclining beauty in her sheer olive swimsuit embodies the idealized American feminine form that made Vargas a household name during the war years. Her languid pose, auburn waves, and signature red lips demonstrate the artist's masterful airbrush technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying verse captures the playful, slightly risqué tone that made Esquire's Varga Girls both respectable and tantalizing: 'I find a cool, secluded beach \/ A perfect August shelter, \/ But all the men who pass my way \/ Just look at me... and swelter!' This combination of sophisticated illustration and witty verse defined the Esquire calendar aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of Golden Age illustration, WWII-era Americana, or the pin-up art genre that Vargas helped define and elevate to an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\" x 11.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alberto Vargas\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. 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":45333258469491,"sku":"AP8480","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_bd08ed43-9f77-4d12-ae5e-d85509f7cce7.jpg?v=1786140149","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/varga-esquire-calendar-2","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}