Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978). Grandma's Recipe (Come and Get It), circa 1957. Oil on board. 11-1/2 x 9 inches (...

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Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978)
Grandma's Recipe (Come and Get It), circa 1957
Oil on board
11-1/2 x 9 inches (29.2 x 22.9 cm) (image)
Initialed lower right: N / R
Signed, dated, and inscribed on the reverse: Norman Rockwell / no. 2064 / 4.10.57

Property from the BSA Settlement Trust, Sold for the Benefit of Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

LITERATURE:
W. Hillcourt, Norman Rockwell's World of Scouting, New York, 1977, p. 135, illustrated;
L.N. Moffatt, Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Vol. 1, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1986, pp. 288-89, fig. A91a, illustrated.

Norman Rockwell's Grandma's Recipe (Come and Get It), circa 1957, is a humorous and endearing study in classic Rockwellian storytelling. In this lively sketch, a group of Boy Scouts huddle around a cooking pot, their expressions ranging from hopeful to horrified as one scout earnestly consults a worn copy of "Grandma's Cook Book." Painted with loose, gestural strokes, the work captures both the camaraderie and chaos of camp life. The scattered supplies, makeshift fire, and slumped shoulders of the unimpressed diners evoke the all-too-familiar trial-and-error of young cooks learning by doing. Though a preparatory work, the composition brims with character and charm, showcasing Rockwell's unmatched ability to convey narrative through posture, gesture, and facial expression. Playful and tender, Grandma's Recipe (Come and Get It) is a delightful glimpse into the everyday rituals-and misadventures-of American youth.


More information about Norman Rockwell. See also: Rockwell, Norman, Rockwell, Norman Perceval Artist.

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