July, Esquire Calendar by Vargas

This July page from the legendary Esquire Vargas Girl calendar captures the golden age of American pin-up art at its most refined. Alberto Vargas, the undisputed master of idealized feminine beauty, renders his subject with the signature airbrush technique that made his work instantly recognizable: impossibly smooth skin, elegant proportions, and that characteristic Vargas glow that seems to emanate from within. The composition is quintessential Vargas, with the model's elongated figure arranged in a graceful diagonal recline, her blonde waves and red lips providing the only bold color notes against the sophisticated cream palette. The playful patriotic verse above the calendar grid ties this piece to its wartime context, when Vargas Girls served as morale boosters for millions of American servicemen. A standout piece for collectors of mid-century American illustration, pin-up art, or wartime ephemera, this calendar page represents the pinnacle of commercial glamour illustration. Size: 8.5" x 11.75" Artist: Alberto Vargas Condition: Very 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. Some illustrations may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.