{"product_id":"varga-esquire-calendar-5","title":"July, Esquire Calendar by Vargas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis July page from the legendary Esquire Vargas Girl calendar captures the golden age of American pin-up art at its most refined. Alberto Vargas, the undisputed master of idealized feminine beauty, renders his subject with the signature airbrush technique that made his work instantly recognizable: impossibly smooth skin, elegant proportions, and that characteristic Vargas glow that seems to emanate from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition is quintessential Vargas, with the model's elongated figure arranged in a graceful diagonal recline, her blonde waves and red lips providing the only bold color notes against the sophisticated cream palette. The playful patriotic verse above the calendar grid ties this piece to its wartime context, when Vargas Girls served as morale boosters for millions of American servicemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of mid-century American illustration, pin-up art, or wartime ephemera, this calendar page represents the pinnacle of commercial glamour illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" 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":45333259059315,"sku":"AP8483","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_87512d9c-260c-48df-bec4-73c720fd1c2d.jpg?v=1786140580","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/varga-esquire-calendar-5","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}