drib 089 Peter Driben

The composition presents a woman in a provocative pose beside a billiard table. The background is a solid yellow, which serves to isolate and highlight the figure. Bold typography dominates the upper portion of the frame, identifying the publication as Titter and proclaiming it “America’s Merriest Magazine.” A price tag of 25 cents indicates its date of origin – June.
The woman occupies the central space, leaning against the billiard table with a playful, almost flirtatious expression. She is clad in what appears to be a bathing suit or lingerie – a white top and red skirt – and stockings, emphasizing her legs. The artist has rendered her skin tone with meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the texture of the stockings and the curve of her thigh. Several billiard balls are scattered on the table’s surface, adding to the scenes casual atmosphere.
Beneath the image, a tagline reads Making Merry With Blondes Brunettes Redheads, suggesting a focus on female beauty across different hair colors. The text is positioned in a way that draws attention to the woman’s features and reinforces the magazine’s apparent emphasis on feminine appeal.
The overall effect of this work is one of calculated sensuality, characteristic of mid-20th century pinup art. It speaks to an era where female sexuality was often presented as entertainment, packaged for consumption within a specific cultural context. The images vibrancy and the woman’s confident posture contribute to its allure, while the magazine title and tagline clearly define its intended audience and purpose: lighthearted amusement centered around idealized representations of women.