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Featured is an original 1947 Esquire \"Varga Girl\" calendar page illustrated by legendary pin-up artist Alberto Vargas. This elegant July image features a glamorous brunette in a shimmering silver swimsuit, rendered in Vargas\' signature soft airbrush style.
The reverse includes the original \"Under the Sign of Cancer\" astrology page, making this an authentic piece of mid-century Esquire calendar art.
Details
- Artist: Alberto Vargas (signed \"Varga\")
- Publication: Esquire Calendar
- Year: 1947
- Month: July
- Reverse: Cancer astrology page
- Size: Approximately 14\" x 8.25\"
- Original vintage offset lithograph
- Unframed
Condition
Good vintage condition.
- Bright, attractive color with excellent display appeal
- Original pencil writing across the lower portion of the image reading \"Great Day\", \"Louch\'s birthday\", and \"Bull Manure!\"
- Light handling wear and age toning
- Small spots of surface soiling in the background
- Original hanging hole and top binding slots remain intact
- Reverse shows light age toning consistent with age
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About Alberto Vargas
Alberto Vargas (1896–1982) was one of the most celebrated glamour illustrators of the twentieth century. His iconic Varga Girls for Esquire became some of the most recognizable pin-up images of the WWII and post-war era, admired for their graceful poses, elegant beauty, and exceptional airbrush technique.
Original Esquire calendar pages remain highly collectible pieces of American illustration and pin-up history.
Shipping
Your calendar page will be shipped flat between sturdy protective cardboard with \"Do Not Bend\" protection. Combined shipping is always available on multiple purchases.
From the Chuck Olson Collection.
