Parker Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Fountain Pen w/ Rare Documents & Prints
About the Item
- Creator:Norman Rockwell (Artist),Parker (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
Norman Rockwell
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- S.T. Dupont Olympio Limited Edition Fountain Pen with DiamondsBy S.T. DupontLocated in New York, NYS.T. Dupont Olympio Diamond Drops limited edition fountain pen with platinum plated barrel and cap accented by 22 brilliant cut diamonds GVS 2 quality, approximately .26cts, 18k whit...Category
20th Century French More Desk Accessories
MaterialsGold, Platinum
- Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original PouchesBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYSet of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes in an authentic Tiffany & Co. branded aqua-colored felt pouch. Brand new condition. Great unisex gift for any holiday or occasion, birthday, or office. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass InkwellLocated in New York, NYSterling silver tabletop double inkwell with aquatic and wavy pattern. Two glass inkwells with sterling silver tops. Maker JJ, made in Sheffield, England in 1891. A great gift and ad...Category
Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Gorham Sterling Silver 1886 Table Top Double InkwellBy GorhamLocated in New York, NYGorham sterling silver tabletop double inkwell from 1886 with intricately pierced figural gallery. It contains two glass inkwells with sterling silver caps and has an open compartment with hinged door. A great gift and addition to one's home or collection. It measures 7 3/4'' in length by 2 7/8'' in height by 4 3/4'' in depth, and bears hallmarks and monograms as shown. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing–approximately 1850 to 1940–Gorham was one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services...Category
Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Aesthetic Ornate Grape Shears, Sterling Silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1By GorhamLocated in New York, NYAesthetic ornate grape shears -- sterling silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1870. Steel reinforcement blades are attached to the sterling blades. Measures: length: 6 1/2"; width, 2 1/2" at handles. Weight: 5.8 troy ounces, approximately. These heavy cast shears were carefully maintained, with all of the intricate detailing still intact. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing, Gorham was highly influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln...Category
Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Bvlgari / Bulgari Sterling Silver Letter OpenerBy BulgariLocated in New York, NYBvlgari / Bulgari sterling silver letter opener with heavy gage silver. This high-quality decorative piece measures 7 1/2'' in length by 1'' in width, marked "Bvlgari", is sure to be...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Jahre Osterreich Pelikan 1000 Years of Austria Limited Edition Fountain PenLocated in Braintree, GBJahre Osterreich Pelikan 1000 Years of Austria Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Fountain pen Made in Austria Limited Edition n umber 528/1000. Comes in original box with pa...Category
2010s Desk Sets
MaterialsGold
- Avatar UR Black Fountain PenBy PineiderLocated in Milan, ITThis ultra-elegant fountain pen is distinguished by a black body in UltraResin, a special material developed by Pineider mixing nacre and resin for enhanced weather-resistance and du...Category
2010s Italian Inkwells
MaterialsResin
- Arco Blue Bee Fountain PenBy PineiderLocated in Milan, ITThis stunning piston-filled fountain pen belongs to a limited series of 888 pieces. It is made by overlapping layers of blue and yellow resins, joined by gold glues accents for a str...Category
2010s Italian Desk Sets
MaterialsResin
- Avatar UR Demo Blue Fountain PenBy PineiderLocated in Milan, ITThis remarkable fountain pen features a stunning demi-transparent design with an ink level gauge printed on the side of the converter to keep it monitored. It is crafted of break-res...Category
2010s Italian Inkwells
MaterialsResin
- Avatar UR Demo Amber Fountain PenBy PineiderLocated in Milan, ITFashioned of transparent, amber-hued UltraResin - an incredibly shock-resistant and pure material developed by Pineider - this fountain pen with soft-close cap lock was designed to k...Category
2010s Italian Inkwells
MaterialsResin
- Avatar UR Abalone Green Fountain PenBy PineiderLocated in Milan, ITThanks to 3D engineering and high precision manufacturing, the pen is assembled without using a single drop of glue. Transparency allows one not only to see the pen's mechanism but a...Category
2010s Italian Inkwells
MaterialsResin