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

Wharton Esherick (1887 - 1970)
Wharton Esherick
1887 - 1970
Vagis Polygnotos (1894 - 1965)
Vagis Polygnotos
1894 - 1965
Barnaby Furnas (1973)
Barnaby Furnas
1973
Worthington Whittredge (1820 - 1910)
Worthington Whittredge
1820 - 1910
Jeff Koons (1955)
Jeff Koons
1955
Michael Goldberg (1924 - 2007)
Michael Goldberg
1924 - 2007
José Gurvich (1927 - 1974)
José Gurvich
1927 - 1974
Hollis Frampton (1936 - 1984)
Hollis Frampton
1936 - 1984
Andreas Feininger (1906 - 1999)
Andreas Feininger
1906 - 1999
Allison Zuckerman (1990)
Allison Zuckerman
1990
Dan Colen (1979)
Dan Colen
1979
William Oberhardt (1882 - 1958)
William Oberhardt
1882 - 1958
Charles Peale Polk (1767 - 1822)
Charles Peale Polk
1767 - 1822
Friedel Dzubas (1915 - 1994)
Friedel Dzubas
1915 - 1994
William Morris Hunt (1824 - 1879)
William Morris Hunt
1824 - 1879
Nabil Nahas (1949)
Nabil Nahas
1949

Creators American Realism

Ewerdt Hilgemann (1938)
Ewerdt Hilgemann
1938
Friedrich Wailand (1821 - 1904)
Friedrich Wailand
1821 - 1904
David Nestorovich Kakabadze (1889 - 1952)
David Nestorovich Kakabadze
1889 - 1952
Gaston Henry Béthune (1856 - 1897)
Gaston Henry Béthune
1856 - 1897
Émile Charles Joseph Loubon (1809 - 1863)
Émile Charles Joseph Loubon
1809 - 1863
Vasili Vladimirovich Pukirev (1832 - 1890)
Vasili Vladimirovich Pukirev
1832 - 1890
Catherine Murphy (1946)
Catherine Murphy
1946
Irina Nikolaevna Nikonova (1910 - 1997)
Irina Nikolaevna Nikonova
1910 - 1997
Óscar Domínguez (1906 - 1957)
Óscar Domínguez
1906 - 1957
August Heinrich Mansfeld (1816 - 1901)
August Heinrich Mansfeld
1816 - 1901
Maud Frances Eyston Sumner (1902 - 1985)
Maud Frances Eyston Sumner
1902 - 1985
Lothar Guderian (1939)
Lothar Guderian
1939
Burgi Kühnemann (1935)
Burgi Kühnemann
1935
Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (1892 - 1972)
Fernando Cueto Amorsolo
1892 - 1972
Gerd Baukhage (1911 - 1998)
Gerd Baukhage
1911 - 1998
William Eggleston (1939)
William Eggleston
1939
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