{"product_id":"varga-esquire-calendar-3","title":"October, Esquire Calendar by Vargas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis October calendar page showcases Alberto Vargas at the height of his celebrated tenure with Esquire magazine. The 'Varga Girl' reclines in an inventive inverted pose, her blonde waves cascading downward while her coral-red swimsuit provides a striking focal point against the warm cream background. Vargas's masterful airbrush technique creates the luminous skin tones and idealized proportions that made his work synonymous with mid-century American glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated during the early 1940s, this piece represents the golden age of American pin-up illustration. The playful verse celebrates October's turning leaves while playfully noting that the subject 'starts turning heads.' Such witty pairings of poetry and imagery were hallmarks of Esquire's sophisticated approach to cheesecake art, elevating the genre beyond mere titillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quintessential example of wartime Americana, this calendar page captures the optimistic femininity that boosted morale for millions during WWII. A standout piece for collectors of vintage illustration, pin-up art, or mid-century American ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0\" x 12.0\"\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":45333258600563,"sku":"AP8481","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_a14aa12a-05d7-4f29-987f-06acb3eec6f2.jpg?v=1786140290","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/varga-esquire-calendar-3","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}