Jackpot 1961

Gil Elvgren’s 1961 painting, "Jackpot," exemplifies the iconic style of American pin-up art. It features a glamorous woman in a black dress, her legs playfully displayed as she reaches towards a cascading stream of coins from a slot machine. The use of vibrant color and light creates a sense of excitement and playfulness, epitomizing the optimism and allure of mid-20th-century American culture. Elvgren’s signature style, characterized by idealized feminine forms and suggestive poses, made him a celebrated figure in the world of pin-up art.