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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of original Norman Rockwell paintings, prints, drawings and other works.
Vintage Norman Rockwell Framed Print of Children Playing Marbles
By Norman Rockwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A vintage Norman Rockwell framed print of children playing marbles. Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House. Measures: 11.5"W ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) "Window Washer, " Lithograph Signed
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) "Window Washer," Limited Edition Lithograph, Signed and Numbered, Edition 88/200 A quintessential example of Norman Rockwell’s masterful blend ...
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"Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas" Signed by Norman Rockwell, circa 1970s
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a charming, signed print of "Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas," by Norman Rockwell. The Christmastime panorama depicts the busy snow-covered town center at dusk with...
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Norman Rockwell, The Artist’s Daughter, Porcelain Sculpture, 1st Edition, 1980
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell, The Artist’s Daughter, Porcelain Sculpture, 1st Edition, 1980 This finely rendered porcelain figurine, issued in 1980, is based on Norman Rockwell’s celebrated illus...
Porcelain
Parker Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Fountain Pen w/ Rare Documents & Prints
By Norman Rockwell, Parker
Located in New York, NY
Purchased directly from the estate of Norman Rockwell's son, this exceptional Parker Duofold Norman Rockwell fountain pen, numbered 1,894 out of a limited edition of 3,500, with an 18k gold nib and a marble style design, presents extraordinary and rare documentation, including letters from Parker regarding the pen, a certificate of authenticity and four original, numbered prints, as well as additional photographs of the pen and other documentation. It is also sold with 4 unused ink refill cartridges, in its original full leather case and with the original dust bag. This is a truly exceptional ensemble in very good condition. Norman P. Rockwell (February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978) was an American painter and illustrator. His works have a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of the country's culture. Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over nearly five decades. He is also noted for his 64-year relationship with the Boy Scouts of America...
Gold
LET'S GIVE HIM ENOUGH AND ON TIME Original Vintage WWII War Poster ROCKWELL
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Chicago, IL
LET'S GIVE HIM ENOUGH AND ON TIME Rare authentic original antique vintage WWII poster Artist: Norman Rockwell Condition: A- * Dimensions: 40 x 28.3 in. / 101.6 x 72 cm. Circa: 1942 L...
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Norman Rockwell's People Hardcover Book by Susan E. Meyer 1987
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell's People Hardcover Book by Susan E. Meyer 1987. Firsthand remarks, providing a warm and human picture of Rockwell, are taken from interviews with approximately fifty ...
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Vintage Framed Numbered Print
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage framed numbered print Dimensions. 25 1/4 W ; 1 D ; 18 H.
Wood
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 7.01 in D 3.75 in
Desk Set stripes enamel Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen and Tray.Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels with two-tone stripes on guilloche and hand engravings, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pe...
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sold|$1,881
H 5.36 in Dm 1.19 in
Cartier Pasha Limited Edition Platinum Finish Graduation of Lines Rollerball Pen
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Cartier Limited Edition Pasha Platinum Finish Rollerball Pen Graduation of Lines Blue Lacquer Pinstripe & Platinum Detailing With Guarantee stamped 2008 & Box A tr...
Platinum, Enamel
Antique Print of the Main Street of Bethlehem by Ferrario, '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of the main street of Bethlehem. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Published 1831.0.
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Monumental Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer
By Norman Mercer
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing to say the least. This Lucite sculpture is colorful as well as having a substantial presence and unexpected design. Multiple radial pieces are arranged in a concentric design...
St Denis. by R. Van Ruyckevelt Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
R. Van Ruyckevelt, St. Denis gilded and decorated porcelain sculpture of a black raspberry branch. Set on a rectangular marble base. Malvern, England, 20th century.
Marble
1970s "Fanfare" Screenprint by Frank Rowland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking limited edition op art serigraph by American artist Frank Rowland (1927-2012) in the hard edge style. An abstract geometric composition in red, orange, and yellow against ...
Paper
Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic Pelikan Souverän fountain pen from 1982, preserved in excellent condition and complete with its original packaging. A sought-after mid-20th-century Pelikan model, appreciat...
Alabaster, Metal, Gold, Gold Plate
Set of Spiral Sculptures in Steel Signed by the Artist, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Very interesting set of sculptures with curved spiral shapes signed by the artist, numbered and dated. Each sculpture was made in a different year fr...
Steel
1980s Life Size Porcelain Sculpture Harlequin Great Dane
By Lladro
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful life-size hand painted Harlequin Great Dane. It is in very good condition with incredible detail.
Ceramic, Porcelain
$937Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain pen in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. With 14 carats gold nib and ink cartridge. Diameter mm. 10.5 Total length cm. 14. Weight gr. 45. ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
$158Sale Price|60% Off
H 36 in W 29.5 in D 0.75 in
Contemporary Signed Very Colorful Abstract Lithograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Signed Very Colorful Abstract (2 of 15) Lithograph - 1997 Frame and matting needs to be updated.
Paper
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H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.05 in
Norman Rockwell Wind Up Signed Lithograph in Colors on Paper A/P 1978
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An illustrative lithograph in colors on paper titled “The Wind Up” by American artist Norman Rockwell. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an Artist’s Proof annotation on t...
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H 30.13 in W 22.25 in D 1.25 in
"Save Freedom of Worship. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Norman Rockwell
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original 1943 War Bonds poster by Rockwell Kent, illustrating “Freedom of Worship.” The poster is one of the four iconic War Bonds posters by Norman Rockwell known as...
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H 9.5 in W 6.38 in D 1.63 in
My Adventures as an Illustrator, Signed by Norman Rockwell, First Edition, 1960
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Rockwell, Norman. Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Co., 1960. Stated first edition. Signed by Rockwell. In the original dust jacket an...
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H 31 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
"Save Freedom of Speech. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Norman Rockwell
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original 1943 War Bonds poster by Rockwell Kent, illustrating “Freedom of Speech.” The poster is one of the four iconic War Bonds posters by Norman Rockwell. The seri...
Paper
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H 42.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.25 in
"Ours to Fight for Freedom from Fear" Vintage WWII Poster by Norman Rockwell
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original 1943 poster by Rockwell Kent, illustrating “freedom from fear.” The poster is one of the four iconic War Bonds posters by Norman Rockwell. The series was a v...
Paper
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H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Saturday Evening Post Children Playing
By Norman Rockwell
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for The Saturday Evening Post illustrated magazine issued on 2 September 1939 featuring artwork by the notable American painter and cover designer...
Paper
Norman Rockwell Signed "The Discovery" Lithograph
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Rockwell (1894 to 1978) The Discovery/Boy Discovering Santa Suit Cover Illustration for The Saturday Evening Post ( December 29, 1956) Media print lithograph on paper. This limited edition collotype print measures 28 X 24 inches and is a depiction of a boy discovering a Santa Suit. This print is hand signed in permanent marker by Norman Rockwell. This print is very detailed with vibrant color and in excellent condition. For its Christmas covers...
Paper
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Signed Limited Edition 1970
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Buechner, Thomas S. Published by Abrams, NY, 1970. Hardcover. #F/58 of 1000. Signed by Buechner and Norman Rockwell on the limitation page. Publisher's full blue leather and marbled paper slipcase. Large oversized heavy book. Book is fine, slipcase shows some edge wear, a few dings, and a some tiny spots of loss to the paper, but is otherwise very good. Title: Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Publisher: Abrams, NY Publication Date: 1970 Binding: Hardcover Condition: Very good Signed: Signed by Author Buechner and By Norman Rockwell. “AN ARTIST OF REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS… BELOVED BY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”: SIGNED LIMITED NORMAN ROCKWELL: ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR, RICHLY ILLUSTRATED, ONE OF ONLY 100 ARTIST'S PROOF COPIES BUECHNER, Thomas S. Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator. New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1970). Large thick folio, original full navy morocco, tan morocco spine label, marbled endpapers, original slipcase. Signed limited first edition, one of 1100 copies signed by both Rockwell and Buechner, with over 600 illustrations, including hundreds in color and many folding. "A lifelong chronicler of personalities and events, Rockwell… was an artist of remarkable accomplishments who possessed an extraordinary eye for detail and was beloved by the American people" (ANB). This comprehensive survey of his career not only showcases his celebrated Saturday Evening Post covers (it includes all 321 of them) but also explores other facets of his work, including advertising, book illustration, patriotic contributions to the United States' effort in World War II, and poignant and challenging portrayals of America's changing postwar society. Buechner, director of the Brooklyn Museum, was the first art who devoted serious attention to Rockwell's work. The hundreds of illustrations in this volume include over 80 color folio images, many of which are two-page or folding. As the signed limitation page explains, Rockwell supervised the pulling of 10 collotypes from his paintings, each in a limited edition of 110 copies, designated with letters A-J and each letter numbered 1-100. Ten Artist's Proofs of each collotype were designated AP-A through AP-J, numbered 1-10 for each, reserved for Rockwell. Rockwell signed...
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1970 Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Oversized Heavy Book
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator BY NORMAN ROCKWELL. Buechner, Thomas S. Published by New York, Harry N. Abrahams, 1970. Large heavy oversized hardcover coffee table book. Fir...
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H 13.5 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in
Norman Rockwell: 332 Magazine Covers Large Vintage Hardcover Book 1994
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell: 332 Magazine Covers Large Vintage Hardcover Book. 1994. By Christopher Finch. Norman Rockwell's best-loved works, collected in a handsome clothbound volume. Norman R...
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H 28.35 in W 21.86 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster For The Saturday Evening Post Swimming Hole Cover Art
By Norman Rockwell
Located in London, GB
Original vintage magazine advertising poster for The Saturday Evening Post 11 August 1945 featuring an image of a car parked by a bridge with the smiling driver swimming in the river below, his clothes and hat on the old stone wall with glasses on a newspaper on the grass bank and his shoes by the water in front of a yellow summer sky and trees in the background, a text box with the articles in the issue on the side - The Daring Young Man of Wall Street by Matthew Josephson / A New Murder Mystery by Charlotte Armstrong. Cover art entitled Swimming Hole...
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H 11.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Norman Rockwell Behind the Camera Book by Norman Rockwell and Ron Schick
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera hardcover book by Norman Rockwell and Ron Schick. This is a beautiful large coffee table book Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera is the first book to explore the meticulously composed and richly detailed photographs that Norman Rockwell used to create his famous artworks. Working alongside skilled photographers, Rockwell acted as director, carefully orchestrating models, selecting props, and choosing locations for the photographs--works of art in their own right--that served as the basis of his iconic images. Readers will be surprised to find that many of his most memorable characters-the girl at the mirror, the young couple on prom night, the family on vacation-were friends and neighbors who served as his amateur models. In this groundbreaking book, author and historian Ron Schick delves into the archive of nearly 20,000 photographs housed at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Featuring reproductions of Rockwell's black-and-white photographs and related full-color artworks, along with an incisive narrative and quotes from Rockwell models and family members, this book will intrigue anyone interested in photography, art, and Americana. This is a book that will delight any Norman Rockwell collector...
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