What is Norman Rockwell best known for?

What is Norman Rockwell best known for?

Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over nearly five decades. Among the best-known of Rockwell's works are the Willie Gillis series, Rosie the Riveter, The Problem We All Live With, Saying Grace, and the Four Freedoms series.

What is a Norman Rockwell painting worth?

Major Norman Rockwell works routinely can sell for tens of millions of dollars, while even his lesser-known paintings sell routinely for six figures. The most ever paid for a Norman Rockwell painting at auction is $46,085,000 for the piece.

Where are Norman Rockwell paintings?

Musée Norman Rockwell Musée Grohmann Norman Rockwell/Lieu d'exposition

How many Norman Rockwell paintings are there?

Norman Rockwell was a prolific artist, producing more than 4,000 original works in his lifetime.

Is Norman Rockwell alive?

Deceased (1894–1978)Norman Rockwell / Living or Deceased

Is Norman Rockwell popular?

Norman Rockwell was the most widely known and popular commercial artist of mid-20th century America. Here are his 10 most famous paintings including The Runaway, Girl at Mirror, Rosie the Riveter, Triple Self-Portrait and works from his renowned Four Freedoms series.

How old is Norman Rockwell?

84 years (1894–1978)Norman Rockwell / Age at death In 1977, Rockwell received the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He died peacefully at his home in Stockbridge on Novem, at the age of 84.

Where is the Norman Rockwell Museum?

Stockbridge “The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, must be one of the most popular museums in the world,” wrote author Paul Johnson, “crammed from dawn till dusk with delighted visitors crowding round the originals of much-loved paintings.

Is Norman Rockwell museum open?

The Museum is open! Current hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day We look forward to your visit! The Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY is open year-round, seven days a week, and offers something for all ages and interests.

Was Norman Rockwell married?

Molly Pundersonm. 1961–1978 Mary Barstowm. 1930–1959Irene O'Connorm. 1916–1930 Norman Rockwell/Spouse In 1961, Rockwell married Molly Punderson, a retired teacher. Two years later, he ended his 47-year association with The Saturday Evening Post and began to work for Look magazine.