50 Years Ago: The Post Visits Norman Rockwell
When the Post resumed publishing in 1971, they knew there was only one person who belonged on the cover.
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Norman Rockwell Visits a Country Editor
In this feature from 1946, Norman Rockwell illustrated the detailed inner workings of a small-town weekly paper.
Norman Rockwell Paints America at the Polls
In 1944, Norman Rockwell created a series of illustrations that depicted one man’s decision making process on election day.
Post Artists: George Hughes, Norman Rockwell’s Anti-Muse
Artist George Hughes painted evocative images of middle-class, suburban life. He also acted as a sounding board for Norman Rockwell, who often did the exact opposite of what Hughes suggested.
The Art of the Post: Norman Rockwell’s Most Important Art Lesson
Early in his career, Norman Rockwell learned an important lesson from his idol, J.C. Leyendecker, and that’s why people still remember and admire Rockwell’s work today.
News of the Week: October Thoughts, Deadline Artists, and Norman Rockwell’s Oatmeal Cookies
In the news for the week ending October 11, 2019, are the amazing joys of autumn, shelves full of cookbooks, little bags of bourbon, and much more.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 6 — Rockwell’s Gift for Design
If you want to appreciate the artistic side of Rockwell’s work, pay attention to his designs.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 5 — Light and Color
If you want to appreciate the artistic side of Rockwell’s work, look for the ways in which his paintings celebrate the qualities of light.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 4 — Building on the Work of Other Greats
Norman Rockwell was inspired by the greatest artistic geniuses and felt challenged by their accomplishments. Some of his best known works are actually homages to Michelangelo, Manet, and Vermeer.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 3 — How Rockwell Leads Your Eye
Norman Rockwell used a painter’s tools to lead you around the painting in exactly the order he wanted.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 2 — Black and White
Despite his reputation for lively and colorful paintings, Norman Rockwell was also a master of black and white.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 1 — Hands
David Apatoff takes a closer look at the details that make Norman Rockwell a true artist. He starts with Rockwell’s use of hands.
News of the Week: Mission Control, Greasy Poles, and Norman Rockwell Wants You to Have a Beer
In the news for the week ending July 5, 2019, are vintage NASA, vintage New England shenanigans, vintage Olivia de Havilland, and much more.
The Art of the Post: How Norman Rockwell Got the Last Laugh
Norman Rockwell’s work, once scorned as kitsch by art critics, now sells to collectors like Steven Spielberg for tens of millions of dollars.