{"product_id":"george-petty-pin-up-8","title":"The Farmer's Wife by George Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original George Petty illustration from Esquire magazine captures everything that made the 'Petty Girl' a cultural phenomenon of the 1930s and 1940s. An impossibly elegant woman in a dramatic black evening gown leans toward a microphone, her copper hair perfectly coiffed, reading from a script. The ironic caption below delivers the punchline: she is supposedly a farmer's wife complaining about slaving over a hot stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetty's genius lay in this precise combination of glamour and wit. His elongated figures with their idealized proportions became the template for American pin-up art, influencing everything from Vargas to bomber nose art during World War II. The sophisticated humor here exemplifies Esquire's editorial approach, mixing highbrow aesthetics with accessible comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of Depression-era escapism, this piece demonstrates why Petty's work transcended mere illustration to become a defining element of American visual culture. A standout piece for collectors of vintage illustration, pin-up art, or the golden age of American magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" 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":44800826966131,"sku":"IL7395","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-20-14-01-09-01.jpg?v=1776722403","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/george-petty-pin-up-8","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}