1894-1978

Tom Rockwell, a writer and the second of the artist's three sons, presents a fresh, uncommonly faithful retrospective of his father's work. In choosing images for this book, Tom Rockwell reviewed the full range of his father's work; oil paintings, water colors, and even drawings.

Surveys the life and work of twentieth-century American illustrator Norman Rockwell, and includes over eighty color reproductions of his art.

Chronicles the life and career of artist Norman Rockwell who was inspired to create paintings that described the principles for universal rights, everyday American life and more.

"Iconic American artist Norman Rockwell's life is told in episodes based in American history of the late 20th century"--Provided by the publisher.

Chronicles the life and career of artist Norman Rockwell who was inspired to create paintings that described the principles for universal rights, everyday American life and more.

"Describes the life and work of iconic American painter Norman Rockwell"--Provided by publisher.

Norman Rockwell was an illustrator of tremendous ingenuity and energy, and his memorable scenes come together to create a brilliant patchwork quilt of American imagery. With the arrival of the full-color press and a wealth of illustrated magazines, Rockwell took his art to the masses and became the most beloved American illustrator of all time. His career begins in New York with Boy?s Life and continues with The Saturday Evening Post, along with his later, more socially conscious work for Look magazine.

Presents reproductions of over six hundred illustrations by Norman Rockwell, and includes a decade-by-decade look at the American artist's life and career.