Who is Norman Rockwell?
He was slender and unassuming. No one would pick American artist Norman Rockwell out of a crowd, but his brand of realism in art has rendered his work instantly recognizable and has endeared him to the hearts of millions around the world. Born 3 February 1894, Norman Percevel Rockwell discovered his talent for art early on, and attended the Art Students League School. He produced his first professional work at age 16. Shortly thereafter, he was commissioned to illustrate the Tell Me Why children’s book series and the Boys’ Life magazine of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Norman Rockwell worked with the BSA for the next 50 years. Norman Rockwell also illustrated magazine covers; his contract with The Saturday Evening Post produced 321 covers. He also illustrated advertisements for companies as diverse as Jell-O, Coca-Cola and Pan American Airlines. His group of the “Four Freedoms” have been reprinted for countless public buildings nationwide. Norman Rockwell had the knack for capturing
