The Ketchup Girl

Gil Elvgreen made this wall-mounted pin-up. He is an American painter recognized for his creativity in making illustrations, pin-up girls, and advertising. His prestigious clients ranged from Coca-Cola, Brown, and Bigelow to Sealy Mattress Company and General Electric. This charming portrait was one of many of Elvgreen’s creations that received attention and applause globally.

His specialty was to paint these girls in everyday situations and make them look stunning and more appealing in a way no one could. We cannot presume whether or not these pin-up posters would have worked today, but in the ’30s and ’40s, it was a profitable trend.