{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-60","title":"You're Broke by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original George Petty illustration from a mid-1930s issue of Esquire magazine captures everything that made the 'Petty Girl' a cultural phenomenon. Against a bold coral background, an elegant figure in a sweeping black gown speaks into a telephone, her back turned to create an air of mystery and intimacy. The caption delivers Depression-era wit: 'What do you mean you've gone broke and I'm the only thing you have left?'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetty's revolutionary airbrush technique gives the figure its characteristic luminous quality, while his bold use of color, here limited to coral, black, and flesh tones, demonstrates the sophisticated design sensibility that made his work instantly recognizable. The sweeping curve of the gown creates a dramatic compositional element that showcases his mastery of form and negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece represents Petty at the height of his Esquire period, when his illustrations helped define American glamour and sophistication. A standout piece for collectors of pin-up art, Depression-era illustration, or the golden age of American magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Petty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45370836058227,"sku":"IL8604","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_14b8faf5-b356-4833-b6c2-0ee345f6788c.jpg?v=1787084481","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-60","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}