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

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Lynd Kendall Ward (1905 - 1985)
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Anne Ryan (1889 - 1954)
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Lester Johnson (1919 - 2010)
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Horace Day (1909 - 1984)
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Thornton Dial (1928 - 2016)
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Vito Acconci (1940 - 2017)
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Mary Weatherford (1963)
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Perle Fine (1905 - 1988)
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Joseph Egan (1952)
Joseph Egan
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Elizabeth Neel (1975)
Elizabeth Neel
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Paul Kane (1810 - 1871)
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Morris Cole Graves (1910 - 2001)
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Carlo Marochetti (1805 - 1867)
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Stefan Pauli (1949 - 2019)
Stefan Pauli
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Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov (1858 - 1923)
Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov
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Otto Coester (1902 - 1990)
Otto Coester
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Walter Henry Reeves (1844 - 1930)
Walter Henry Reeves
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Max Fuhrmann II (1891 - 1953)
Max Fuhrmann II
1891 - 1953
Rosemary Cove (1936)
Rosemary Cove
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Aleksandra Vasilevna Bragina (1922 - 2013)
Aleksandra Vasilevna Bragina
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Viktor Nikolaevich Losev (1923 - 1995)
Viktor Nikolaevich Losev
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Ferdinand Marinus (1808 - 1890)
Ferdinand Marinus
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Herbert W. Kapitzki (1925 - 2005)
Herbert W. Kapitzki
1925 - 2005
Paul Louchet (1854 - 1936)
Paul Louchet
1854 - 1936
Renèe Sintenis (1888 - 1965)
Renèe Sintenis
1888 - 1965
Thomas Lanier Williams (1911 - 1983)
Thomas Lanier Williams
1911 - 1983
Valentin Aleksandrovich Gorodnichev (1922 - 2014)
Valentin Aleksandrovich Gorodnichev
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Kenneth S. Fagg (1901 - 1980)
Kenneth S. Fagg
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