Vintage Gatsby-Era Art

These beautiful illustrations and ads from the Post's archive bring the lavish parties, flapper culture, and glittering jazz of the Roaring '20s to life.

Men and women at party in 1930s
"Milk and Honey" by Thomas Beer
Illustration by John LaGatta
The Saturday Evening Post
March 4, 1933

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Before he penned The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald earned his fame and wealth from short stories he wrote for The Saturday Evening Post. His earnings brought the lavish parties, flapper culture, and glittering jazz of the Roaring ’20s to life.

Here’s a look at some of the Post‘s Gatsby-era artwork. For more original illustrations and beautiful cover images, check out Gatsby Girls, available for purchase in print and digital editions.

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