Norman Rockwell

American painter and illustrator (1894–1978)
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Norman Rockwell
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Norman Rockwell

Summary

Norman Rockwell is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on +1894-02-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Stockbridge[4]. He died on +1978-11-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,237 views/month, #5,071 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Norman Rockwell…
  • Norman Rockwell died in Stockbridge[4].
  • Norman Rockwell was born on +1894-02-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Norman Rockwell died on +1978-11-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Norman Rockwell is buried at Stockbridge Cemetery[10].
  • Norman Rockwell's father was Jarvis Waring Rockwell[11].
  • Norman Rockwell's mother was Anne Mary Hill Rockwell[12].
  • Among Norman Rockwell's spouses was Molly Punderson[13].
  • Among Norman Rockwell's spouses was Mary Leete Punderson[14].
  • Norman Rockwell was married to Mary Rhodes Barstow[15].
  • Norman Rockwell was married to Irene O'Connor[16].
  • Norman Rockwell held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Norman Rockwell's native language[18].
  • Norman Rockwell's professions included painter[6].
  • Norman Rockwell's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Norman Rockwell worked as a photographer[8].
  • Norman Rockwell's field of work was painting[19].
  • Norman Rockwell's education included a stint at Parsons School of Design[20].
  • Norman Rockwell was educated at Art Students League of New York[21].
  • Norman Rockwell's education included a stint at Mamaroneck High School[22].
  • Norman Rockwell's education included a stint at Grand Central School of Art[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Rockwell is Freedom from Want[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Rockwell is Freedom of Speech[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Rockwell is Freedom of Worship[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Rockwell is Freedom from Fear[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Norman Rockwell was born in New York City[2]. He was born on +1894-02-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jarvis Waring Rockwell[11]. His mother was Anne Mary Hill Rockwell[12]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Parsons School of Design[20], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1896[30]; Art Students League of New York[21], an art academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33], headquartered in 57th Street[34]; Mamaroneck High School[22], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1928[37]; and Grand Central School of Art[23], an art academy[38], in United States[39], founded in 1923[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], and photographer[8]. Norman Rockwell's field of work was painting[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Freedom from Want[24], a painting[41], in United States[42], founded in 1943[43]; Freedom of Speech[25], a painting[44], founded in 1943[45]; Freedom of Worship[26], a painting[46], founded in 1943[47]; Freedom from Fear[27], a painting[48], founded in 1943[49]; Four Freedoms[50], a painting series[51], founded in 1971[52]; and Rosie the Riveter[53], a painting[54], founded in 1943[55]. Things named for Norman Rockwell include 10189 Normanrockwell[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[57], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1963[60] and Member of the National Academy of Design[61].

Personal Life

Spouses include Molly Punderson[13]; Mary Leete Punderson[14], 1896–1985[62]; Mary Rhodes Barstow[15]; and Irene O'Connor[16].

Death and Burial

Norman Rockwell died on +1978-11-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Stockbridge[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[63]. He is buried at Stockbridge Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Norman Rockwell ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,237 views/month, #5,071 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

He has been cited as an influence by Team Fortress 2[66], a video game[67] and Alex Ross[68], a comics artist[69], b. 1970[70], of United States[71], awarded the Eisner Award[72].

Entities named for him include 10189 Normanrockwell[56].

FAQs

Where was Norman Rockwell born?

Norman Rockwell was born in New York City[2].

Where did Norman Rockwell die?

Norman Rockwell died in Stockbridge[4].

Who were Norman Rockwell's parents?

Norman Rockwell's father was Jarvis Waring Rockwell[11]. Norman Rockwell's mother was Anne Mary Hill Rockwell[12].

Who was Norman Rockwell married to?

Norman Rockwell's spouses include Molly Punderson[13], Mary Leete Punderson[14], Mary Rhodes Barstow[15], and Irene O'Connor[16].

What did Norman Rockwell do for work?

Norman Rockwell worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], and photographer[8].

Where did Norman Rockwell go to school?

Norman Rockwell was educated at Parsons School of Design[20], Art Students League of New York[21], Mamaroneck High School[22], and Grand Central School of Art[23].

What awards did Norman Rockwell receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[57] and Member of the National Academy of Design[61].

Who did Norman Rockwell influence?

Norman Rockwell has been cited as an influence by Team Fortress 2[66] and Alex Ross[68].

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