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Norman Rockwell Art

American, 1894-1978

Norman Rockwell is among the most revered painters of the 20th century. His figurative and portrait paintings reflect an innocent and idyllic America described by the artist as "life as I would like it to be." For nearly 50 years, he illustrated the covers of The Saturday Evening Post in a rich and emotive style that gave distinctive personalities to his imagined characters. In total, Norman Rockwell created more than 4,000 works of art over the course of his life.

Rockwell was born in 1894 in New York City. His artistic aspirations took shape early on, and when he was 14 years old, he took classes at the New York School of the Art, which is now the Parsons School of Design. Later, he attended the Art Students League of New York, where he studied under influential painters Thomas Fogarty and George Bridgman. While still a teen, Rockwell became art director of the Boy Scouts of America publication Boys' Life.

At 21, Rockwell moved to New Rochelle, New York, and opened a studio with fellow illustrator Victor Clyde Forsythe. He created illustrations for magazines like Literary Digest and Life before his first cover for The Saturday Evening Post was published when he was 22. In 1939, after moving to Arlington, Vermont, Rockwell pivoted to making the nostalgic paintings of small-town and iconic America for which he is best known — scenes of Christmas dinner, children playing in the street and national treasures like Ruby Bridges and Rosie the Riveter.

In 1943, a speech previously given by President Franklin Roosevelt inspired Rockwell to create his most famous series, “The Four Freedoms,” which was exhibited all over the United States. The series included four pieces entitled Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear.

Rockwell moved with his family to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in 1953, where he spent the rest of his life. My Adventures as an Illustrator — the autobiography Rockwell wrote with the help of his son, Thomas — was published in 1960. In 1963, Rockwell ceased working with The Saturday Evening Post and started drawing illustrations for Look magazine.

The world’s largest collection of original Rockwell art can be found at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. The artist was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977, and he passed away peacefully in his home the following year.

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Artist: Norman Rockwell
Cousin Reginald in Cut Out, American Realist Offset Print by Norman Rockwell

Cousin Reginald in Cut Out, American Realist Offset Print by Norman Rockwell

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Cousin Reginald in Cut Out by Norman Rockwell, (1894 - 1978) Date: 1983 Medium: Poster, numbered and titled in pencil Edition: 2500 Size: 29 in. x 25.5 in. (73.66 cm x 64.77 cm)

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1980s American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Offset

Tom Sawyer Lemme See Him, Huck. My, He'S Pretty Stiff, Collotype on Paper
Tom Sawyer Lemme See Him, Huck. My, He'S Pretty Stiff, Collotype on Paper

Tom Sawyer Lemme See Him, Huck. My, He'S Pretty Stiff, Collotype on Paper

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Collotype in colors on paper. Unsigned. Title and copyright info in typeset lower margin. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered.

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper

Triple Self-Portrait Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, 1972
Triple Self-Portrait Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, 1972

Triple Self-Portrait Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, 1972

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Collotype in colors on paper. Unsigned. Published in 1972. Copyright info in typeset lower margin. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered.

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Medicine (Sepia) Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed AP Edition
Medicine (Sepia) Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed AP Edition

Medicine (Sepia) Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed AP Edition

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Tom Sawyer Portfolio. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 17 x 13 inches. Frame size approx 28 x 24 inches. AP edition. ...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

An Audience of One - Santa
An Audience of One - Santa

An Audience of One - Santa

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Literature: Laurie Norton Moffatt, Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge, Stockbridge, M...

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1930s Norman Rockwell Art

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Canvas, Oil

Out the Window (Sepia) Lithograph, Hand Signed, American Impressionist, 1976
Out the Window (Sepia) Lithograph, Hand Signed, American Impressionist, 1976

Out the Window (Sepia) Lithograph, Hand Signed, American Impressionist, 1976

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Tom Sawyer Portfolio. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 17 x 13 inches. Frame size approx 30 x 26 inches. From the editi...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Two O'Clock Feeding Lithograph Print, Signed American Impressionist

Two O'Clock Feeding Lithograph Print, Signed American Impressionist

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

From the 'American Family' portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Lithograph on arches paper. Printed by Atelier Mourlot, Paris. Published by Raymond & Raymond, Inc....

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

“Tom Saywer”
“Tom Saywer”

“Tom Saywer”

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Warren, NJ

Set of eight Norman Rockwell lithographs signed and numbered. Frames are in pretty good shape some minor scratches. There are small drills holes on...

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20th Century Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

The End of the Road
The End of the Road

The End of the Road

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 28.00" x 20.00" Signature: Signed and Dated Upper Right The End of the Road "Don't tell me you're my sister, you plu...

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1910s Norman Rockwell Art

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Canvas, Oil

"The Tattoo Artist"
"The Tattoo Artist"

"The Tattoo Artist"

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Warren, NJ

Norman Rockwell "The Tattoo Artist" Signed Print. In good condition. Measures 36x30

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20th Century Norman Rockwell Art

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Screen

Summer Vacation, The Saturday Evening Post cover illustration study
Summer Vacation, The Saturday Evening Post cover illustration study

Summer Vacation, The Saturday Evening Post cover illustration study

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Study for the Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, June 30th, 1934 LITERATURE: C.D.B. Bryan, Mort Walker and the Art of Illustration, Architectural Digest, July 1988, ...

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1930s Norman Rockwell Art

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Oil

Norman Rockwell, 'Jim got down on his knees', 1972, Litho, a.p., Signed, Framed
Norman Rockwell, 'Jim got down on his knees', 1972, Litho, a.p., Signed, Framed

Norman Rockwell, 'Jim got down on his knees', 1972, Litho, a.p., Signed, Framed

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Columbia, MO

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Signed recto Norman Rockwell remains one of the most celebrated illustrators of the twentieth century, renowned for his ability to translate na...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell Framed Lithograph Willie takes a step - 1971.
Norman Rockwell Framed Lithograph Willie takes a step - 1971.

Norman Rockwell Framed Lithograph Willie takes a step - 1971.

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Norman Rockwell Title: Willie Takes a Step Year: 1971 Dimensions: 18 x 24 Inches. Framed Approx.: 24 x 30 Inches. Edition: 69/200 Medium: Lithograph Condition: Excellent Sig...

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1970s Contemporary Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell, 'There warn't no harm in them', 1972, Litho, a.p., Signed
Norman Rockwell, 'There warn't no harm in them', 1972, Litho, a.p., Signed

Norman Rockwell, 'There warn't no harm in them', 1972, Litho, a.p., Signed

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Columbia, MO

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Signed recto Norman Rockwell remains one of the most celebrated illustrators of the twentieth century, renowned for his ability to translate na...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Moving In, American Realist Offset Print by Norman Rockwell
Moving In, American Realist Offset Print by Norman Rockwell

Moving In, American Realist Offset Print by Norman Rockwell

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Moving In by Norman Rockwell, (1894 - 1978) Date: 1967 Medium: Poster Size: 19.5 x 27 in. (49.53 x 68.58 cm) Publisher: American Vision Gallery, Inc.

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1960s American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Offset

Norman Rockwell, 'My hands shook', 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed
Norman Rockwell, 'My hands shook', 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed

Norman Rockwell, 'My hands shook', 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Columbia, MO

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Signed recto Norman Rockwell remains one of the most celebrated illustrators of the twentieth century, renowned for his ability to translate na...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell, 'When I let my candle', 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed
Norman Rockwell, 'When I let my candle', 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed

Norman Rockwell, 'When I let my candle', 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Columbia, MO

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Signed recto Norman Rockwell remains one of the most celebrated illustrators of the twentieth century, renowned for his ability to translate na...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

NORMAN ROCKWELL, 'FIDO'S HOUSE' 1973 SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH
NORMAN ROCKWELL, 'FIDO'S HOUSE' 1973 SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH

NORMAN ROCKWELL, 'FIDO'S HOUSE' 1973 SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Norman Rockwell Title: Fidos House Year: 1973 Dimensions: 26 x 20 Edition: 165/200 Medium: Lithograph Condition: Very Good , please reveiew all pictures Signature Details: Ha...

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1970s Contemporary Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell  -- Dreams of Long Ago
Norman Rockwell  -- Dreams of Long Ago

Norman Rockwell -- Dreams of Long Ago

By Norman Rockwell

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Norman Rockwell Dreams of Long Ago, 1976 Lithograph Hand signed lower right Edition 18 / 200 Image size 68 x 51 cm Sheet size 85 x 60 cm Dreams of Long Ago/Cowboy with Gramophone...

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1970s Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell, "Your eyes is lookin'", 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed
Norman Rockwell, "Your eyes is lookin'", 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed

Norman Rockwell, "Your eyes is lookin'", 1972, Lithograph, a.p., Signed, Framed

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Columbia, MO

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Signed recto Norman Rockwell remains one of the most celebrated illustrators of the twentieth century, renowned for his ability to translate na...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Mistletoe, American Realist Lithograph by Norman Rockwell
Mistletoe, American Realist Lithograph by Norman Rockwell

Mistletoe, American Realist Lithograph by Norman Rockwell

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Norman Rockwell, American (1894 - 1978) - Mistletoe, Year: circa 1975, Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate, Image Size: 10 x 9 inches, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm)

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1970s American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

“Gliding the eagle“
“Gliding the eagle“

“Gliding the eagle“

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Warren, NJ

This is a NORMAN ROCKWELL GILDING THE EAGLE Signed & Numbered 122/200. In good condition measures 35x30

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20th Century Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell Original Freedom from Fear Poster from 1943

Norman Rockwell Original Freedom from Fear Poster from 1943

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Norman Rockwell is a renowned American artist and illustrator who is best known for his Saturday Evening Post cover illustrations. This original vintage poster was created from an oi...

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1940s Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell -- Artist's Daughter
Norman Rockwell -- Artist's Daughter

Norman Rockwell -- Artist's Daughter

By Norman Rockwell

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Norman Rockwell Artist's Daughter Encore Edition prints, approved by Norman Rockwell Numbered AP lower left with blindstamp. Gold embossed signature lower right Image size: 68.5 x 5...

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1970s Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

"Jim Got Down on his Knees" (Huckleberry Finn)
"Jim Got Down on his Knees" (Huckleberry Finn)

"Jim Got Down on his Knees" (Huckleberry Finn)

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Greenwich, CT

"Jim Got Down on His Knees" is a lithograph on paper by Norman Rockwell from his 1972 Huckleberry Finn suite, printed by Atelier Mourlot, Paris. The image size is 18 x 14 inches and ...

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20th Century Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

"My Hands Shook" (Huckleberry Finn)
"My Hands Shook" (Huckleberry Finn)

"My Hands Shook" (Huckleberry Finn)

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Greenwich, CT

"My Hands Shook" is a lithograph on paper by Norman Rockwell from his 1972 Huckleberry Finn suite, printed by Atelier Mourlot, Paris. The image size is 18 x 14 inches and the framed ...

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20th Century Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Study for 'The Collector'

Study for 'The Collector'

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Over the course of his long and prolific career, Norman Rockwell executed over 300 cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post. In addition to these beloved commissions, Rockwe...

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1970s Norman Rockwell Art

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Oil

Norman Rockwell --  Summer Stock  (Actress Putting on Make Up)
Norman Rockwell --  Summer Stock  (Actress Putting on Make Up)

Norman Rockwell -- Summer Stock (Actress Putting on Make Up)

By Norman Rockwell

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Norman Rockwell Summer Stock (Actress Putting on Make Up), 1974 Hang signed lower right Edition A/P Image size 52 x 40 cm Sheet size 67.5 x 53.5 cm It was created for the Cover il...

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1970s Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

Smoking (Sepia), Hand Signed Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, 1976

Smoking (Sepia), Hand Signed Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, 1976

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Tom Sawyer Portfolio. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 17 x 13 inches. Frame size approx 30 x 26 inches. From the editi...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Fido's House, Hand Signed Lithograph, American Impressionist, 1970s
Fido's House, Hand Signed Lithograph, American Impressionist, 1970s

Fido's House, Hand Signed Lithograph, American Impressionist, 1970s

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph on paper from the American Family Folio. Hand signed lower right by Norman Rockwell. Hand numbered 73/200 lower left. Image size: 26 x 20 inches. Frame size: 33 x 27 i...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

America Marches Ahead
America Marches Ahead

America Marches Ahead

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Offered at an exceptional price, this piece is in excellent condition and will ship rolled. Edition number 135 / 200. There are 200 pieces in the edition all signed and numbered b...

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1970s Naturalistic Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

A Crock of Gold, Illustration for Woman's Home Companion
A Crock of Gold, Illustration for Woman's Home Companion

A Crock of Gold, Illustration for Woman's Home Companion

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Sign by Artist in Lower Right The present work was published as an illustration for Elizabeth Goudge's short story "A Crock of Gold" in the August 1938 issue of Woman's Home Compani...

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1930s Norman Rockwell Art

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Charcoal, Board

The Village Smithy, Signed American Impressionist Lithograph, 1973

The Village Smithy, Signed American Impressionist Lithograph, 1973

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

From Poor Richard's Almanac portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Lithograph on arches. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 16.75 x 13.5 inches. From t...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Muggelton's Stagecoach Lithograph Print, Signed American Impressionist, 1976
Muggelton's Stagecoach Lithograph Print, Signed American Impressionist, 1976

Muggelton's Stagecoach Lithograph Print, Signed American Impressionist, 1976

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size approx 20.5 x 16 inches. Frame size approx 32 x 27 inches. From the edition of 200. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certific...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"
Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"

Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Image Dimensions: Image 9" x 19" Sheet Dimensions: 15" x 20.25" Medium: Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper laid to board This is an unsigned study for the 38" H x 75" W oil pain...

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1930s Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Board, Graphite

Then for Three Minutes, or Maybe Four, Lithograph Print, Hand Signed, 1972
Then for Three Minutes, or Maybe Four, Lithograph Print, Hand Signed, 1972

Then for Three Minutes, or Maybe Four, Lithograph Print, Hand Signed, 1972

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size approx 17.25 x 13.25 inches. Frame size approx 30 x 26 inches. From the edition of 200. Artwork is in excellent condition. Cert...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

The Texan Collotype Print, American Impressionist, Unsigned, 1970s
The Texan Collotype Print, American Impressionist, Unsigned, 1970s

The Texan Collotype Print, American Impressionist, Unsigned, 1970s

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Collotype in colors on paper. Unsigned. Title and copyright info in typeset lower margin. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered.

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper

Cheering Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed Edition
Cheering Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed Edition

Cheering Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed Edition

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From School Days portfolio. Artwork size 26 x 20 inches. Frame size approx 30 x 26 inches. Edition of 200. Artwork is in excellent condi...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

My Hand Shook
My Hand Shook

My Hand Shook

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Offered at an exceptional price, this piece is in excellent condition and will ship rolled. Edition number 49 / 200. There are 200 pieces in the edition all signed and numbered by...

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1970s American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

She's My Baby
She's My Baby

She's My Baby

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Offered at an exceptional price, this piece is in excellent condition and will ship rolled. Edition number 173 / 200. There are 200 pieces in the edition all signed and numbered b...

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1970s Naturalistic Norman Rockwell Art

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Lithograph

The Golden Age Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed, 1973

The Golden Age Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed, 1973

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

From Poor Richard's Almanac portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Lithograph on arches. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 16.75 x 13.5 inches. From t...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Ben's Belles Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed, 1973

Ben's Belles Lithograph Print, American Impressionist, Signed, 1973

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

From Poor Richard's Almanac portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Lithograph on arches. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 16.75 x 13.5 inches. From t...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

A Man's Wife
A Man's Wife

A Man's Wife

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Charcoal and Pencil on Paper Dimensions: 31.00" x 23.75" Signature: Inscribed and Signed. Signed and inscribed 'To Steve Kovac/sincerely/Norman/Rockwell' (lower right) Proven...

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1930s Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

The Royal Crown Lithograph, American Impressionist, Signed, 1973

The Royal Crown Lithograph, American Impressionist, Signed, 1973

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Aventura, FL

From Poor Richard's Almanac portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Lithograph on arches. Sheet size 25.5 x 19.5 inches. Image size approx 16.75 x 13.5 inches. From t...

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1970s American Impressionist Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Study for 'Willie Gillis USO'
Study for 'Willie Gillis USO'

Study for 'Willie Gillis USO'

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: 1942 Medium: Charcoal, Pencil and Collage on Paper Dimensions: 33.00" x 26.25" Signature: Inscribed and Signed In 1941, Norman Rockwell created his first cover image of Willie...

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1940s Norman Rockwell Art

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Paper, Pencil, Charcoal

Ticket Seller
Ticket Seller

Ticket Seller

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Norman Rockwell’s "Ticket Seller" (1937) presents one of the artist’s most irresistible visual ironies: a bored, world-weary agent sits slumped behind iron bars, surrounded by a riot...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Norman Rockwell Art

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Canvas, Oil

Maxwell House Coffee Illustration
Maxwell House Coffee Illustration

Maxwell House Coffee Illustration

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed by Artist Lower Right Maxwell House Coffee Illustration Few artists have ever pulled on our nation's heartstrings, particularly in reference to family and generations, as adeptly as Norman Rockwell. From his earliest advertisements to his patriotic World War II subjects, Rockwell's virtuoso was in his ability to capture the essence of American culture and a view of a more innocent time in our country's history. Rockwell states: "I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed. And perhaps, therefore, this is one function of the illustrator. He can show what has become so familiar that it is no longer noticed. The illustrator thus becomes a chronicler of his time." (as quoted in Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1986, p. xii) Recognizing the need for reminiscence from young and old alike, Rockwell effectively captures a timeless scene: Here, two old friends gingerly and jovially play a game of chess, sipping coffee as they wait for their furry friend to make the next move. The work is executed in Rockwell's signature descriptive style of finely drawn, clear realism with a wealth of fascinating detail. In discussing his career, Rockwell commented, "I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed. And perhaps, therefore, this is one function of the illustrator. He can show what has become so familiar that it is no longer noticed. The illustrator thus becomes a chronicler of his time." (as quoted in Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1986, p. xii) Rockwell seemingly utilizes one of his favorite models in the present work-James K. Van Brunt. The artist recalled his initial meeting with Van Brunt in 1924 in New Rochelle, New York: "I remember it was June and it was terribly hot. I was working in my underwear and not getting along too well because my brushes were slippery with perspiration. Suddenly the downstairs door banged and I heard someone come up the stairs treading on each step with a loud, deliberate thump...A tiny old man with a knobby nose, an immense, drooping mustache, and round, heavy-lidded eyes stamped bellicosely into the studio. 'James K. Van Brunt, sir,' he said, saluting me and bowing all at once. 'Five feet two inches tall, sir. The exact height of Napoleon Bonaparte!' And he pushed out his thin little chest, which was encased in a fawn colored vest. 'I have fought the Confederate Army at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and in the Wilderness,' he said. 'I have battled the nations of the Sioux under Dull Knife, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. I have fought the Spaniards, sir, in Cuba.' And he rapped his cane on the floor and looked at me very belligerently. Then, having ascertained that I wasn't going to contradict him, he took off his gloves and his wide brimmed hat, laid them on a chair, and patted his mustache. 'This mustache, sir,' he said, 'is eight full inches wide from tip to tip. The ladies, sir, make much of it.' And he winked at me and walked over to my mirror to stare at his mustache." (My Adventures as an Illustrator, New York, 1994, p. 206) Van Brunt was a consummate professional as a model, carefully practicing his poses in the mirror in advance of a session and, at times, inspiring the idea for the cover illustration. Rockwell stated that he used to suggest a cover almost every time they saw one another and referred to the day when Van Brunt first showed up at his studio as "one of the luckiest days of my life." (My Adventures as an Illustrator, p. 206) James K. Van Brunt appeared in ten Post covers by Rockwell, as well as countless other paintings used as advertisements, such as the present work. Given Van Brunt's distinctive visage with his mustache, the editor at the Post, George Horace Lorimer, complained. "Rockwell recalled, 'Mr. Lorimer said to me, 'I think you're using that man too much. Everybody's beginning to notice it. Maybe you'd better stop for a while. That mustache of his is too identifiable.' Rockwell informed Van Brunt of the problem, 'If you take off your mustache I can use you again...Otherwise I just can't.' Two weeks later Van...

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1920s Norman Rockwell Art

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Oil

Couple's 25th Wedding Anniversary
Couple's 25th Wedding Anniversary

Couple's 25th Wedding Anniversary

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed by artist lower left corner. Literature: Laurie Norton Moffatt, Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1986, vol. I, no. A242, p. 362, illustrated Notes: Painted circa 1925. A letter from Norman Rockwell to the Graham family discussing the painting accompanies the lot.In April 1921, Dodge Brothers entered into a burgeoning partnership with the Graham Brothers, an Evansville, Indiana family-run, truck manufacturing business, headed by three siblings, Joseph B., Robert C. and Ray A. Graham. By 1920, their company was building complete truck and bus bodies with various engines which, in April 1921 caught the attention of Dodge’s president, Frederick J. Haynes. Haynes saw the Graham product as a way to get Dodge into the heavy truck business without compromising their own car production. The two companies agreed to have Graham Brothers build trucks solely with Dodge engines and drive trains, and sell them exclusively through Dodge dealerships nationwide. The partnership resulted in a new name, Graham Brothers, Inc., a company relocation to Detroit, and the opening of numerous factories nationwide over the next several years. In 1925, Joseph, Robert and Ray were appointed Dodge directors and executives, and were among the largest stockholders of the company. By 1926, Graham Brothers, Inc. was the largest exclusive truck manufacturer in the world. In later years, the brothers went on to build the Graham-Paige Motors Corporation, further expanding their success in the automotive business.Around 1925, the current painting was commissioned from Normal Rockwell...

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1920s Norman Rockwell Art

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Oil

Santa on Train, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Santa on Train, Saturday Evening Post Cover

Santa on Train, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: 1940 Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 38.00" x 30.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right Original Cover Illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 28, 1940 At the heart of this touching and humorous Christmas work which appeared on the December 28, 1940 cover of THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, is the juxtaposition of the heads of the astonished boy holding a Drysdale package, the Drysdale poster of the store Santa in costume, and the drowsy man wearing the Santa pants and boots under his overcoat, obviously on his way home from work. Rockwell’s gift as a storyteller in pictures is displayed here at its best. The simple use of predominantly three colors – red, black and white, and the omission of any extraneous detail, add to the strength of this fine example of illustration art. Exhibitions Fort Lauderdale Museum of the Arts, Ford Lauderdale, Florida, Norman Rockwell: A Sixty Year Retrospective, February 11- March 5, 1972. The Booklyn Museum, March- April 1972 Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C, May 26, 1972- July 23, 1972 McNay Art Institute, San Antonio, Texas, July 1972- August 1972 M.H De Yound Memorial Museum, Golden State Park, San Francisco, California, Norman Rockwell: A Sixty Year Retrospective, September 9, 1972- September 5, 1972. Osaka, Japan, Hankyu Department Store, April 4-9, 1975. Press The Saturday Evening Post, December 29, 1940, cover illustration. A.L. Guptill, Norman Rockwell: Illustrator, New York, 1946, p.179, cover illustrated. T.S. Buechner, Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator, New York, 1970, no. 529, illustrated. T.S. Buechner, Norman Rockwell: A Sixty Year Retrospective, exhibition catalogue, New York, 1972, p. 78, illustrated. M. Hart Hennessey and A. Knutson, Norman Rockwell: Pictures for the American People, exhibition catalogue, New York, 1999, p. 160, illustrated. C. Finch, Norman Rockwell’s America...

Category

1940s Norman Rockwell Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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