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Norman Rockwell accomplished much through his artwork but he also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 (Highest award for a civilian). In my opinion his "achievements" were not the amount of pieces of artwork (>4000) or the awards but the impact that he had on America and other artists. He captured controversial American topics in a snapshot (like civil rights) as well as everyday life
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∙ 13y agoWhen he was 20 he was hired by the magazine "Saturday Evening Post" (1916) for which he worked for 47 years (until 1963) and made 317 magazine covers for it which were and still are immensely popular (e.g. posters). He originally painted in oil (mostly oil on canvas, board or paper), with preliminary pencil sketches on paper. There still exist today many original signed lithographs and of course the original paintings, too.
In a time without TV where the moving images (the cinema) and more generally images were appearing everywhere, Rockwell contributed to shape the mind of a Nation with realistic scenes of common Americans. His scene are full of humor, wit, positive attitude and truth. Thus, the Christmas scenes we all "see" and think of today, for instance, have been gradually building up also because of Rockwell illustrations.
His work was never considered art until recently. His original oil paintings have fetched high prices: for instance "Breaking Home Ties" was sold for over $15 mio in a Sothebys auction in New York in 2006. Other works reach thousands and hundred of thousands of dollars. Collectors are Hollywood stars, too. Not a surprise. Figurines and plates made after his images are also highly popular collector pieces. Rockwell represent a portion of US History, perhaps the better one; certainly a world which largely does not exist anymore.
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∙ 12y agoHis paintings define the American way of life.
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∙ 13y agoThere is usually one and the same answer to those questions 'Why did XXX become an artist?' Because they felt they had the talent and the urge. It is as simple as that!
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∙ 10y agohe painted people and scenarios
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∙ 14y agoClick link below and find out!
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∙ 12y agohe got beat up
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∙ 12y agohe was good at painting.
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When did Norman Rockwell paint The Shipbuilder?
1980
What year did Norman Rockwell paint Gossip?
1948
How many paintings did Norman Rockwell paint?
Norman Rockwell produced over 4,000 original works. Most of them were destroyed by fire or are in permanent collections.
What was Norman Rockwell's full name?
Norman Percevel Rockwell.
Why did Norman Rockwell paint realism?
he liked to express his ideas and views through everyday life scenario illustrations. realism was how he liked to paint.
When did Norman Rockwell paint The Shipbuilder?
1980
When did Norman Rockwell paint 'Sunset'?
He painted it in 1926.
What year did Norman Rockwell paint Gossip?
1948
Where did Norman Rockwell paint?
First in Vermont, later in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Did Norman rockwell like to paint?
Given that Norman Rockwell chose to be a painter, and was very successful in his chosen profession, I am sure that he did like to paint. If he had not liked painting he would have gotten into some other line of work.
What was the most used art material by Norman Rockwell?
Paint and he also sketched
How many paintings did Norman Rockwell paint?
Norman Rockwell produced over 4,000 original works. Most of them were destroyed by fire or are in permanent collections.
What was Norman Rockwell's full name?
Norman Percevel Rockwell.
How old was he when he died Norman Rockwell?
Norman Rockwell was 84 when he died.
Why did Norman Rockwell paint humorous paintings?
Artists choose their subjects for reasons usually unknown to us.
Why did Norman Rockwell paint realism?
he liked to express his ideas and views through everyday life scenario illustrations. realism was how he liked to paint.
When was The Norman Rockwell Code created?
The Norman Rockwell Code was created in 2006.
