Norman Rockwell wasn't always behind the easel. The famed American painter often staged photos to use as reference for his iconic illustrations before committing them to the canvas.

Norman Rockwell in a familiar pose of lighting his pipe. His illustrations often graced the cover of The Saturday Evening Post; this one is from the March 9, 1929, issue.

Norman Rockwell Museum "The Veterinarian," a 1961 painting is incuded in "Itâs a Dogâs Life: Norman Rockwell Paints Manâs Best Friend." The exhibit runs through Nov. 11.

After shattering attendance records with its debut in England, Norman Rockwell's America, a comprehensive exhibition of the legendary illustrator's 60-year career, opens Sunday, Sept. 16, at the ...

Norman Percevel Rockwell, born Feb. 3, 1894, in New York City, spent much of his career as a painter, author and illustrator, reflecting on American culture. Rockwell is most famous for his work ...

Famed illustrator Norman Rockwell visited Cedar Rapids in June 1944, looking for inspiration on how he could portray Americans voting. He found what he was looking for, ...

When asked about the status of Norman Rockwell as an illustrator or artist, Eric Barnett, the recently retired Curator of Museums for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville said “I came to ...

Norman Rockwell’s legacy Norman Rockwell’s illustrations punctuated pivotal moments in history and unified Americans around democratic ideals. The artist’s legacy lives on with this project.

An oil on canvas painting Norman Rockwell created for the Elgin Watch Co. to use as an illustration in a 1920s ad campaign sold for $250,000 Thursday afternoon.Dallas-based Heritage Auctions had ...

Norman Rockwell self portrait of himself painting the 1953 Saturday Evening Post cover Soda Jerk currently loan from Rockwell's estate to the Norman Rockwell Museum. (James Vaughan/Flickr) RICHMOND, ...

Norman Rockwell’s legacy Norman Rockwell’s illustrations punctuated pivotal moments in history and unified Americans around democratic ideals. The artist’s legacy lives on with this project.