{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-11","title":"Turn the Page by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful Petty Girl illustration from Esquire magazine captures George Petty at the height of his powers in the late 1930s. The composition presents his signature elongated female form in a clever pose: viewed from behind while gazing into a hand mirror, she addresses the viewer directly with the playful caption, \"You might as well turn the page, I'm not turning around.\" The soft, airbrushed flesh tones and translucent mauve negligee demonstrate Petty's masterful technique that made him the preeminent pin-up artist of his era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetty's genius lay not just in his idealized feminine forms but in the personality he gave each subject. This illustration perfectly balances sophistication with humor, embodying the spirit that made Esquire magazine a cultural touchstone during the Depression years. The warm coral hair and peachy skin tones are quintessentially Petty, while the flowing sheer fabric adds movement and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example from the golden age of American illustration, this piece bridges fine art technique with popular appeal. It represents the optimistic glamour that Americans craved during uncertain times, making it both a beautiful artwork and a fascinating cultural artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Petty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, 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":44800827326579,"sku":"IL7398","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-02-27-01.jpg?v=1776722471","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-11","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}