Girl Riding her Bicycle, Coca-Cola advertisement 1944

Haddon Hubbard Sundblom's "Girl Riding her Bicycle" is a 1944 Coca-Cola advertisement depicting a young woman riding a bicycle with a basket full of Coca-Cola bottles and groceries. The illustration embodies the American ideal of post-war optimism and consumerism, with the young woman's bright smile and the abundance of goods in her basket symbolizing prosperity and enjoyment. Sundblom, known for his iconic Coca-Cola advertisements, created a vibrant and charming scene that evokes a sense of nostalgia and captures the spirit of the era. This piece, though an advertisement, is recognized for its artistic merit and remains a significant cultural artifact.