Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978)

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Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell was an American illustrator and painter, renowned for his vivid and humane portrayal of American life. Born in New York City in 1894, Rockwell showed artistic promise from an early age, which led him to leave high school and pursue art full-time at prestigious institutions like the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League​.

Rockwell's career blossomed early; by the age of 22, he had painted his first cover for The Saturday Evening Post, a relationship that would last nearly five decades and produce 323 covers. His depictions of everyday life and pivotal American moments captured the spirit of the nation​.

Perhaps his most significant works were the "Four Freedoms" series, inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's vision of a world founded on four essential human freedoms. These paintings not only graced the covers of The Saturday Evening Post but also played a crucial role in the U.S. war effort during World War II, raising over $130 million through the sale of war bonds​.

In his later years, Rockwell did not shy away from addressing social issues. His move to Look magazine allowed him to focus on subjects such as civil rights and poverty, marking a significant shift from his earlier work. "The Problem We All Live With," depicting Ruby Bridges integrating a New Orleans school, remains a powerful symbol of the Civil Rights Movement and showcases Rockwell's ability to engage with contemporary social issues through his art​.

For those interested in exploring Rockwell's extensive body of work, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, holds the largest collection of his original art, providing insights into his artistic journey and the historical context of his works​.

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Date and place of birt:3 february 1894, New York City, USA
Date and place of death:8 november 1978, Stockbridge, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Illustrator, Monumentalist
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Portrait
Art style:American Realism, Post War Art, Realism

Creators USA

George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)
George Nakashima
1905 - 1990
Richard Rappaport (1944)
Richard Rappaport
1944
Marguerite Zorach (1887 - 1968)
Marguerite Zorach
1887 - 1968
James Edward Kelly (1855 - 1933)
James Edward Kelly
1855 - 1933
Jules Olitski (1922 - 2007)
Jules Olitski
1922 - 2007
John Sonsini (1950)
John Sonsini
1950
Gloria Graham (1940)
Gloria Graham
1940
Aaron Young (1972)
Aaron Young
1972
Viktor Schreckengost (1906 - 2008)
Viktor Schreckengost
1906 - 2008
Charles James Martin (1886 - 1955)
Charles James Martin
1886 - 1955
Dave Deany (1970)
Dave Deany
1970
Jacob Epstein (1880 - 1959)
Jacob Epstein
1880 - 1959
Dasha Shishkina (1977)
Dasha Shishkina
1977
Arthur Fellig (Weegee) (1899 - 1968)
Arthur Fellig (Weegee)
1899 - 1968
August Zeller (1863 - 1918)
August Zeller
1863 - 1918
Kyle Morris (1918 - 1979)
Kyle Morris
1918 - 1979

Creators American Realism

Alfred James Daplyn (1844 - 1926)
Alfred James Daplyn
1844 - 1926
Don Bachardy (1934)
Don Bachardy
1934
Frantisek Cavan (1866 - 1941)
Frantisek Cavan
1866 - 1941
John Kacere (1920 - 1999)
John Kacere
1920 - 1999
Walter Depas (? - ?)
Walter Depas
? - ?
William Victor Higgins (1884 - 1949)
William Victor Higgins
1884 - 1949
Vincenzo de Stefani (1859 - 1937)
Vincenzo de Stefani
1859 - 1937
James B. Settles (1902 - 1957)
James B. Settles
1902 - 1957
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia (1892 - 1967)
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia
1892 - 1967
Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin (1835 - 1896)
Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin
1835 - 1896
Jean Arp (1886 - 1966)
Jean Arp
1886 - 1966
Jean Leppien (1910 - 1991)
Jean Leppien
1910 - 1991
Robert Eberle (1815 - 1859)
Robert Eberle
1815 - 1859
Charles John Holmes (1868 - 1936)
Charles John Holmes
1868 - 1936
Fausto Zonaro (1854 - 1929)
Fausto Zonaro
1854 - 1929
Rudi Stolle (1919 - 1996)
Rudi Stolle
1919 - 1996