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| “End of the Working Day,” Norman Rockwell; 1920 |
Inspiration: Norman Rockwell
Monday, August 3rd, 2015
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| “End of the Working Day,” Norman Rockwell; 1920 |
Ahh Rockwell, a constant source of inspiration. Great post Dan.
That guy with a hat totally looks like James Gurney !!!
http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/dinotopia/images/8/81/Gurney_portrait.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090226001757
Coïncidence? I think not!
Haha. He DOES look a bit like Gurney!
LOL! I thought the same thing.
This was a cover for Literary Digest, November 1920. Most of his other covers then were 2-color until the mid-20s and didn't use models as much. Budget, tech and time are eternal issues!
You can really tell the J.C. Leyendecker influence in his earlier work. The graphical way he renders drapery and creates striated highlights. It's more subtle than Leyendecker for sure, but definitely there. Love this beautiful image!
Rockwell may have painted realistically, but he was always careful to use his imagination to infuse his painted characters with life rather than make them look like stiff, uninteresting things.
I’m so glad to see this article from many years ago. Norman Rockwell’s work truly has the power to transcend time. His paintings don’t just capture a moment; they tell a story about humanity, hard work, and the good life. Looking at it now, that simple emotion is still incredibly moving.
Rockwell’s ability to create characters is simply amazing. His figures are never stiff; every gaze and every pose is filled with story and emotion. In this painting, the worker’s fatigue and sense of satisfaction are palpable on the canvas, which is something for us aspiring artists to learn from.
Thanks for sharing! This article reminds me to pay more attention to life’s details and the inner world of my subjects when creating. Rockwell made ordinary people so compelling precisely by focusing on these everyday moments. This way of thinking is very helpful to me.
A classic painting, and an eternal source of inspiration. Although the article was published a long time ago, its artistic value and insights are timeless.
This painting reminds me of my own father; he was a diligent worker, too. Rockwell’s paintings always touch the softest part of my heart because they depict our ordinary yet powerful lives.
After reading the article and everyone’s comments, I’m really captivated. Besides “End of the Working Day,” what other Norman Rockwell paintings are especially worth seeing? I’d like to get to know this great artist more.