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, Realism

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Charles Fazzino (1955)
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Tyeb (Tayyabb) Mehta (1925 - 2009)
Tyeb (Tayyabb) Mehta
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Ethel Schwabacher (1903 - 1984)
Ethel Schwabacher
1903 - 1984
Horace Day (1909 - 1984)
Horace Day
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Jennifer Guidi (1972)
Jennifer Guidi
1972
Willie Birch (1942)
Willie Birch
1942
Bernar Venet (1941)
Bernar Venet
1941
Tina Tahir (1973)
Tina Tahir
1973
James Charles Castle (1899 - 1977)
James Charles Castle
1899 - 1977
Scott Burton (1939 - 1989)
Scott Burton
1939 - 1989
Enella Benedict (1858 - 1942)
Enella Benedict
1858 - 1942
Dudley Pratt (1897 - 1975)
Dudley Pratt
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Martin Johnson Heade (1819 - 1904)
Martin Johnson Heade
1819 - 1904
Dody Weston Thompson (1923 - 2012)
Dody Weston Thompson
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Creators American Realism

Maksymilian Gerymsky (1846 - 1874)
Maksymilian Gerymsky
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Arturo Ferrari (1861 - 1936)
Arturo Ferrari
1861 - 1936
Ernő Koch (1898 - 1970)
Ernő Koch
1898 - 1970
Vilmos-Jozsef Istvanovich Berets (1915 - 1999)
Vilmos-Jozsef Istvanovich Berets
1915 - 1999
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri (1924 - 2015)
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri
1924 - 2015
Arcady Sergeevich Vysheslavtsev (1819 - 1889)
Arcady Sergeevich Vysheslavtsev
1819 - 1889
Heinrich Jakob Aldenrath (1775 - 1844)
Heinrich Jakob Aldenrath
1775 - 1844
Alfred Stevens (1823 - 1906)
Alfred Stevens
1823 - 1906
George Catlin (1796 - 1872)
George Catlin
1796 - 1872
Frans Keelhoff (1820 - 1891)
Frans Keelhoff
1820 - 1891
James Guthrie (1859 - 1930)
James Guthrie
1859 - 1930
Pieter van Avont (1600 - 1652)
Pieter van Avont
1600 - 1652
Georgios Stratigos (1876 - 1944)
Georgios Stratigos
1876 - 1944
Harold Knight (1874 - 1961)
Harold Knight
1874 - 1961
Sebastian Lucius (XIX century - ?)
Sebastian Lucius
XIX century - ?
Alexey Lukich Yushanov (1840 - 1866)
Alexey Lukich Yushanov
1840 - 1866
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