Offered is an original April 1946 Esquire calendar page featuring a classic Varga Girl illustration by Alberto Vargas, accompanied by a verse by Phil Stack.
This elegant image depicts a glamorous brunette in a flowing pink ensemble, posed with a small book in hand. The soft pastel coloring, graceful figure and refined airbrushed technique are wonderful examples of the distinctive style that made Vargas one of the most celebrated pin-up illustrators of the 20th century.
The original April 1946 calendar and verse remain printed at lower right, along with the familiar “a Varga Esq.” signature near the bottom of the page.
Details
- Artist: Alberto Vargas
- Publisher: Esquire
- Date: April 1946
- Verse by Phil Stack
- Original vintage calendar page
- Size: Approximately 12 x 8.5 inches
- Orientation: Vertical
- Unframed
- Original vintage item — not a reproduction
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Colors remain bright and attractive with a clean image area and excellent display appeal. There is a small handwritten blue check mark in the upper right margin, along with light wear at the original top calendar perforations and minor age-related handling wear. The artwork itself remains clean and unaffected. Please review all photographs carefully for the best representation of condition.
This piece comes from the Chuck Olson Collection, an extensive collection of vintage calendar art and advertising prints assembled over more than 40 years, with a particular focus on artwork from the “Age of the Calendar” (1900–1960).
The print will be carefully packaged for safe shipment.
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