Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978). Hanging the Wreath, Franklin Mint silver plate study, 1974. Pencil on tracing pap... (Total: 2 Items)

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Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978)
Hanging the Wreath, Franklin Mint silver plate study, 1974
Pencil on tracing paper
9 x 8 inches (22.9 x 20.3 cm) (sight)
Signed lower center

Previously from the collection of Donald Walton.

One of the Franklin Mint Christmas Plates was heralded with this fitting observation: "Norman Rockwell, one of the most famous artists of our time, has just created his first Christmas Plate. He is regarded by many knowledgeable critics as the finest American artist since Remington. Thomas Buechner, director of the Brooklyn Museum has said, 'When this last half-century is explored by the future, a few works will continue to communicate with the same immediacy and veracity they have today. I believe Mr. Rockwell's will be among them.'"

This work is accompanied by a photo of Norman Rockwell at the drawing board, two reference photos, and the issued Franklin Mint plate.


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

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