This original 1944 Vargas Girl calendar page captures the legendary pin-up artist at the height of his Esquire years. Alberto Vargas transformed American illustration during the war, and his monthly calendar girls became perhaps the most widely distributed artworks of the entire conflict, pinned up in barracks and workshops from Normandy to the Pacific.The March page features a strawberry blonde beauty in a delicate feathered negligee, elegantly posed while penning a letter with an oversized plume. The accompanying verse playfully references the Victory Tax, the wartime income tax that reminded Americans on the home front of their contribution to the war effort. A small shamrock marks St. Patrick's Day on the calendar grid.Vargas's signature soft airbrush technique creates the dreamlike, idealized femininity that defined an era. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner, this piece represents both exceptional pin-up artistry and a genuine artifact of American wartime culture. A standout piece for collectors of mid-century illustration, WWII memorabilia, or the golden age of American pin-up art.Size: 8.75" x 12.0"Artist: Alberto VargasCondition: 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.
