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Norman Rockwell: Iconic American Illustrator

Explore the life and legacy of Norman Rockwell, the renowned American artist known for his iconic illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post. Discover his early years, career milestones, and enduring impact on Americana.

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Norman Rockwell: Iconic American Illustrator

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  1. Norman Rockwell Painter, Artist, and Illustrator By Mr. Albert

  2. Norman Rockwell Early Years He was born in New York City, on February 3, 1894. He showed ability early on and attended the Chase School of Art at 14. He then National Academy of Design and then the Art Students League. *1

  3. Norman Rockwell Early Career At age 19 he became the editor of Boys Life. (1913-1916) During the first World War he tried to enlist in the Navy but was underweight at 6 foot tall, ate bananas and doughnuts to make weight the next day. *2

  4. Norman Rockwell Not a serious artist? His commercial success was seen as a drawback for some. The post would increase by 250,000 copies if they had a cover by Rockwell.

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  7. “The problem we all live with”*3

  8. Inspirational

  9. Norman Rockwell Legacy “First Love” He had over 4,000 illustrations completed throughout his 47 year career. He is best known for his contributions to the Saturday Evening Post for whom he produced 332 covers. *4

  10. Bibliography 1,2 (n.d.). Norman Rockwell. Retrieved January 1, , from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Rockwell 3: (n.d.). Norman Rockwell. Retrieved January 1, , from Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge Mass: http://www.nrm.org/collections/collections-slideshow/ 4 : (n.d.). Norman Rockwell. Retrieved January 1, , from Norman Rockwell : http://www.jimcon49.com/Hyperlinks/Norman%20Rockwell.htm

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