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

Henrietta Berk (1919 - 1990)
Henrietta Berk
1919 - 1990
Pat Steir (1940)
Pat Steir
1940
Tony Oursler (1957)
Tony Oursler
1957
Maria Lassnig (1919 - 2014)
Maria Lassnig
1919 - 2014
Kent Holloway (1935 - 2004)
Kent Holloway
1935 - 2004
George Tice (1938 - 2025)
George Tice
1938 - 2025
Dennis Bunker (1861 - 1890)
Dennis Bunker
1861 - 1890
Dorothy Ianonne (1933 - 2022)
Dorothy Ianonne
1933 - 2022
Charles Schreyvogel (1861 - 1912)
Charles Schreyvogel
1861 - 1912
Mike Starn (1961)
Mike Starn
1961
Hans Haacke (1936)
Hans Haacke
1936
Earl Kerkam (1891 - 1965)
Earl Kerkam
1891 - 1965
 Aboudia (1983)
Aboudia
1983
Henry Lee McFee (1886 - 1953)
Henry Lee McFee
1886 - 1953
William York Wray (1956)
William York Wray
1956
Chantal Joffe (1969)
Chantal Joffe
1969

Creators American Realism

Willy Stöwer (1864 - 1931)
Willy Stöwer
1864 - 1931
Edouard Boubat (1923 - 1999)
Edouard Boubat
1923 - 1999
Anna Bacherini Piattoli (1720 - 1788)
Anna Bacherini Piattoli
1720 - 1788
Cesare Vianello (1862 - 1953)
Cesare Vianello
1862 - 1953
Jan Saudek (1935)
Jan Saudek
1935
Heinz Kalmus (1930)
Heinz Kalmus
1930
Ludwig Windstosser (1921 - 1983)
Ludwig Windstosser
1921 - 1983
Paul Mathias Padua (1903 - 1980)
Paul Mathias Padua
1903 - 1980
Rolf Hank (1939)
Rolf Hank
1939
Joseph Wenglein (1845 - 1919)
Joseph Wenglein
1845 - 1919
Gerhard Bochmann (1925)
Gerhard Bochmann
1925
Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978)
Carlo Scarpa
1906 - 1978
Harold Septimus Power (1877 - 1951)
Harold Septimus Power
1877 - 1951
Emile Paul Borner (1888 - 1970)
Emile Paul Borner
1888 - 1970
Viktor Tóth (1893 - 1963)
Viktor Tóth
1893 - 1963
Horst Antes (1936)
Horst Antes
1936
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