Rockwell Video Minute: New TV Set

When Americans were first getting TV sets in their homes, Norman Rockwell was there to capture the moment perfectly.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Walking to Church

Norman Rockwell was often inspired by the great masters: in fact, one of his paintings was a tribute to the Dutch painter of the 17th century, Johannes Vermeer.

 

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Rockwell Video Minute: Rosie the Riveter

Norman Rockwell honored the contributions of the millions of women working in defense plants during World War II with his iconic painting of Rosie the Riveter.

 

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Rockwell Video Minute: The Rookie

Hoping to help them improve their 1957 season, Norman Rockwell painted “The Rookie” for the Boston Red Sox.

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Rockwell Video Minute: First Sign of Spring

Norman Rockwell was a master at capturing that first moment of spring. This gardener discovering his first crocus is one of our favorites.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Road Block

A lot of detail goes into every Rockwell painting. In this video, we break down how he turned a boring alley into a hilarious scene teeming with many characters and one great story.

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Rockwell Video Minute: The Marriage License

Norman Rockwell captures the contrast between a gloomy municipal office and the joy of a young couple applying for their marriage license.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Golden Rule

In 1961, Norman Rockwell created a painting that reminded us to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Was Rockwell’s Mermaid Cover Obscene?

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Rockwell Video Minute: Christmas Homecoming

Nothing lights up a holiday home better than the presence of family and friends. Join us as we explore the details of Norman Rockwell’s heartwarming Christmas homecoming.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Freedom from Want

We celebrate Thanksgiving with one of Norman Rockwell’s most famous paintings, “Freedom from Want.”

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Rockwell Video Minute: Happy Halloween

Jack-o-Lanterns have made many appearances on the Post’s fall covers. It’s no surprise that Norman Rockwell’s earliest Halloween cover displays his own unique style.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Wanderlust

Norman Rockwell often yearned to get away from work, a longing reflected in many covers, but none more so than the image of a hiker with his faithful dog.

 

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Rockwell Video Minute: Runaway

Norman Rockwell turns the cliché of a runaway child into a heartwarming moment in one of his most well-known paintings.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Shuffleton’s Barbershop

In a controversial move, the Berkshire Museum recently decided to auction several of its works of art, including Shuffleton’s Barbershop, one of Norman Rockwell’s most unusual paintings. Rockwell’s family has objected to the sale, as have numerous art and museum organizations. After painting the image for the Saturday Evening Post for their April 29, 1950, cover, Rockwell donated the original painting to the museum. Sotheby’s, who will be auctioning this other works from the museum in November, estimates that Shuffleton’s Barbershop will sell for between $20 million and $30 million.

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Rockwell Video Minute: Triple Self-Portrait

In 1960, Norman Rockwell produced one of the most famous self-portraits in American art.

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