All About Norman Rockwell: Relationship, Age, Parents, Height



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Norman Rockwell was born on February 3, 1894, in New York City, New York, the first child of Jarvis Waring Rockwell and Anne Mary “Nancy” Rockwell. His father was a successful stockbroker and his mother was a homemaker. Norman had one younger sister, Jarvis Waring Rockwell, Jr., who was born two years after him.

Norman’s early education took place at the New York School of Art and Design, where he studied under the renowned artist and teacher, Robert Henri. It was here that Norman developed his love for art and his talent for painting.

After graduating from high school, Norman briefly attended the Chase School of Art in New York City before moving to Paris to study at the Académie Julian. He returned to the United States after a year, and in 1916 he began working as a freelance illustrator for magazines such as Life, Judge, and Leslie’s Weekly.

In 1923, Norman married his first wife, Irene O’Connor. The couple had three sons: Jarvis, Thomas, and Peter. Norman and Irene divorced in 1930.

In 1931, Norman married his second wife, Mary Alice “Molly” Punderson. The couple had two sons: John and George. Norman and Molly divorced in 1977.

Norman’s career as an artist was extremely successful. He is best known for his work as an illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post, for which he created more than 300 covers. He also illustrated books, including Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. In 1943, he was commissioned by the United States government to create a series of paintings depicting the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

Norman Rockwell died on November 8, 1978, at the age of 84. His legacy as one of America’s most beloved artists continues to this day.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia