Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982). Patriotism Minus, Esquire gatefold study, November 1941. Pencil and water...

Description

Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982)
Patriotism Minus, Esquire gatefold study, November 1941
Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper
26-1/4 x 20-7/8 inches (66.7 x 53.0 cm) (sheet)
Not signed

The Vargas Trust Collection

The final version of the present work is published as the November 1941 Esquire gatefold with the following caption by Phil Stack:
I'm a patriotic cutie
And I love to do my duty
When emergencies arise, I never flout 'em;
Silken Hose I'm blithely banning
As a part of my Ja-panning
And besides, my legs look very nice without 'em;
Silken undies I am spurning
And to Nature I'm returning
Though they were a tempting part of my apparel,
Yet if graver steps are taken
My composure won't be shaken
For I bet I'd be a riot in a barrel!

The final version of the present work also appears on page 24 of Varga: The Esquire Years by Reid Stewart Austin (Alfred van der Marck Editions, 1987).


More information about Alberto Vargas. See also: Vargas, Alberto Artist.

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