I thought I'd pass along the news about an interesting lecture coming up this Sunday, April 10, at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts:
"The fascinating transition at The Saturday Evening Post between two star illustrators—J.C. Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell—will be the subject of an upcoming lecture by Dr. Jennifer A. Greenhill. on Sunday, April 10, starting at 11 a.m.
"Dr. Jennifer A. Greenhill, Assistant Professor of Art History at The University of Illinois in Champaign, will examine the moment acclaimed illustrator J.C. Leyendecker left “The Saturday Evening Post,” and Norman Rockwell took over as the magazine’s star illustrator. The tenor of publishing during World War II, different approaches to “surface” in illustration, and the challenges that abstraction posed for artists working realistically will be explored. After the program, a brunch will be served in Linwood House, the Museum’s 1859 Berkshire cottage. Cost to attend the lecture is $25, $20 for Museum members. Pre-registration recommended by calling 413.298.4100, ext. 260, or e-mail: mgeorgeson@nrm.org." More information at this link to NRM.org
Image: "Rosie the Riveter," Norman Rockwell. 1943. Cover illustration for "The Saturday Evening Post," May 29, 1943. Private collection. ©1943 SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN
This reminded me--there is a Norman Rockwell Exhibition at the Tacoma Art Museum (Washington State) up until May 30th. I don't know what works are in it, or the entry fees, but it seems like a rare oppertunity for us west-siders to access some of Rockwell's work. I'm making my pilgrimage in a week or two.
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ReplyDeleteHilarious, "Rosie the riveter" is Isaiah the Prophet by Michelangelo, I had never seen it before...
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