{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-14","title":"Can't Find the Wessing Ring by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original George Petty illustration from the pages of Esquire magazine captures the artist at the height of his powers in the late 1930s. The image showcases Petty's revolutionary airbrush technique, which gave his figures an almost luminous, idealized quality that would define American pin-up art for decades. A woman in a diaphanous negligee bends forward while speaking on a telephone, her pose both elegant and mischievous, perfectly complementing the witty caption about a missing wedding ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetty's work for Esquire established the visual vocabulary of American glamour illustration. His elongated figures with their impossibly long legs became so iconic that 'Petty Girl' entered the American lexicon, and his images adorned everything from calendars to WWII bomber nose art. This piece exemplifies his mastery of suggestion over explicit content, using translucent fabrics and clever poses to create allure while maintaining the sophisticated tone Esquire cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming example of mid-century American illustration, this page offers collectors an affordable entry point into Petty's celebrated oeuvre while capturing a moment of playful domestic comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 9.25\"\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":44800828375155,"sku":"IL7401","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-03-47-01.jpg?v=1776722536","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-14","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}