This is an original Esquire “Varga Girl” calendar page illustrated by famed pin-up artist Alberto Vargas. The sheet features January, just as issued in the original Esquire calendar series from the 1940s.
Vargas’ illustrations for Esquire are among the most iconic pin-up images of the era—highly collectible for their elegance, wartime history, and classic mid-century style.
· Artist: Alberto Vargas (signed “Varga”)
· Publication: Esquire Magazine / Esquire Calendar
· Months Included: January, Blank on back
· Approximate Size: 13.75" x 10"
· Condition: Fair vintage condition
This vintage calendar page shows:
· light creasing and soft wrinkles
· foxing and age spotting
· edge wear and creases
Alberto Vargas (1896–1982) is one of the most celebrated pin-up illustrators of the 20th century. His “Varga Girls” appeared in Esquire Magazine and on Esquire’s famous wartime calendars throughout the early 1940s. Known for his luminous skin tones and masterful airbrush technique, Vargas’ work became a defining visual of WWII-era pop culture.
Original Esquire Varga pages remain highly sought after by collectors of vintage advertising, illustration art, and mid-century ephemera.
This calendar page will be shipped flat, protected between cardboard, and marked Do Not Bend to ensure safe arrival. Combined shipping is available.