Norman RockwellNorman Rockwell

Painter, Artist, and Illustrator Painter, Artist, and Illustrator

When was he born?When was he born?

He was born in 1894 on February 3He was born in 1894 on February 3rdrd

He was born in NYC, New York in a He was born in NYC, New York in a apartmentapartment

Where is he from?Where is he from?

He grew up in NYCHe grew up in NYC His first published painting was printed His first published painting was printed

when he was 18 and appeared in Carl H. when he was 18 and appeared in Carl H. Claudy’s Claudy’s Tell me why: Stories about Tell me why: Stories about Mother NatureMother Nature..

How did he begin as a artist?How did he begin as a artist?

• Some of his first drawings were of the Some of his first drawings were of the characters in characters in The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz

• He realized his ability and went to the He realized his ability and went to the Chase School of Art from high school at 16Chase School of Art from high school at 16

• After that he went on to The National After that he went on to The National Academy of Design and then the Art Academy of Design and then the Art Students League Students League

Personal LifePersonal Life

Rockwell had 3 wives, and only Rockwell had 3 wives, and only divorced onedivorced one

1.1. Irene O'Connor (m. 1916, div. 1930) Irene O'Connor (m. 1916, div. 1930) 16 yrs.16 yrs.

2.2. Mary Barstow (m. 1930, ending in Mary Barstow (m. 1930, ending in her death)6 mos.her death)6 mos.

3.3. Molly Punderson (m. 1961, ending Molly Punderson (m. 1961, ending in his death) 9 yrs. in his death) 9 yrs.

His career

His career (from his 1st published painting to his last) was 51 yrs. from 1912-1963

At 19 he was the art editor of Boy’s life magazine During World War I he tried to enlist, but at 140

lbs. he was 6 lbs. underweight he spent the night gorging himself on bananas, liquids, and doughnuts and was allowed entry the next day. He was given Military Artist and did not see any action during his time of service.

How did he die?

• He died on November 8th, 1978 of emphysema (a lung disease caused by tobacco smoke-he had a pipe). The 1st lady (Rosalynn Carter) attended his funeral.

Art GalleryArt Gallery

BibliographyBibliography

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