America’s Artist
Norman Rockwell didn’t create his celebrated images using only brush and paint. They often took shape first as scenes that Rockwell literally acted out. Showing their appreciation for his storytelling talents, film directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg share their private Rockwell collections with the Smithsonian for the upcoming exhibit Telling Stories.
Artists
Happy Birthday, Norman Rockwell!
We salute Norman Rockwell, who is inextricably identified with The Saturday Evening Post, and an American icon.
Covers: Celebrating Football
We’re celebrating great Post football covers—including this needlepoint cover developed by a 280-pound, six-foot-five ex-pro footballer.
Rockwell in the 1950s – Part I of III
Norman Rockwell didn't have to venture far from home to find just the right models for these covers.
Rockwell in the 1960s – Part II
We conclude our journey of Rockwell in the '60s with a few covers that don’t exactly look like “Rockwells.”
Rockwell in the 1960s – Part I of II
We’re beginning a tour of Rockwell by decades, beginning with the 1960s and traveling back to the 19-teens. We hope you’ll join us for the whole fascinating journey!
Artist Constantin Alajalov
This New Year’s Eve worker from 1949 was one of over seventy Post covers done by the Russian who was an expert at satirizing Americans.
A Century of Christmas Art
From holy, to sweet, to amusing, our artists have captured the spirit of Christmas.
Rockwell Paints Rockwell
How often did Norman Rockwell show up in his own art? You’ll be surprised!
The Elegant Art of John LaGatta
From 1929 to 1941, John LaGatta painted twenty-two Saturday Evening Post covers and too many inside story illustrations to count.
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