Sultry and elegant at the same time is Esquire's 1942 January Calendar Girl! Illustrated by Alberto Varga, renowned pin-up painter, this print features a blonde woman with rosy cheeks, red lips, and long nails holding a cigarette. A poem floats at the bottom left and is meant to be read as if she were reciting it (we like to imagine in a Lauren Bacall type voice). Hang this anywhere you wish to feel a touch of vintage glamour!
Collector's Notes:
Alberto Vargas, Peruvian-American painter (1896-1982)
Vargas was a Peruvian-American painter renowned for his pin-up girl illustrations. The "Varga Girls" became iconic images of American popular culture, particularly during WWII. Vargas is considered one of the most famous pin-up artists and a pioneer of airbrush art. His work has been featured in publications like Esquire and Playboy.
This framed Vargas print shows Esquire's 1942 January Calendar Girl. It has a red frame, a double layered mat with cream then red to compliment the red nails and lips of the featured lady.
A poem at the bottom left reads:
"January
I'll start the New Year with a pose
Enticing and provoking,
For January may be cold -
But, boy, oh boy, I'm smoking!"
See the Esquire magazine edition here.
Condition: Excellent
Expected wear for age; minor spotting on paper consistent with age. Back paper torn at the top, does not affect the print and was likely done to inspect how it was framed internally (prior to ur acquisition). Not inspected outside of frame. Inspect images and video.
Overall Size: 23" x 19" x 1"
