untitled (gatefold), Alberto Vargas

Artwork Overview

1896–1982
untitled (gatefold), circa 1944
Portfolio/Series title: published in Esquire magazine, April 1944
Where object was made: United States
Material/technique: airbrushing; watercolor
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 76.2 x 55.9 cm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 30 x 22 1/2 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 32 x 24 in
Credit line: Gift of Esquire, Inc.
Accession number: 1980.0594
Not on display

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Exhibition Label: "Alberto Vargas: The Esquire Pinups," Sep-2001, Stephen Goddard, Maria Buszek The accompanying verse explains the patriotism meant to be understood in this image. Her patriotism may be detected in her full homefront work schedule (hence her fatigue), her short nighty (she has conserved fabric), and her purchase of War Bonds.