UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMP HONORING NORMAN ROCKWELL

This unused United States Postage Stamp was issued on July 1, 1994 in Stockbridge, MA. Many years after his death, Norman Rockwell is still one of the nation’s best-loved artists and perhaps the only artist known to millions of everyday Americans. So it is only fitting that five stamps depicting some of his best-known works were issued on this date in 1994, the 100th anniversary of his birth. Note:  the other 4 were the set of "The Four Freedoms."

 

Capturing life in the United States for more than half a century, his paintings were often of ordinary people in everyday situations. During his 64-year career Rockwell painted over 4,000 works, including 321 Saturday Evening Post covers, one of which is pictured on this 29¢ stamp. He also illustrated covers for many other magazines including Family Circle, Life, McCall’s, Popular Science, and TV Guide. Although good training, technique and meticulous research all played a part, much of his popularity is due to the sensitivity and deep affection he brought to his subjects.

It is matted in black.  The frame is silver-toned (approximate size is 3 1/2 X 4 1/4 inches). Frame comes with easel for standing and with hanger for hanging.  The second picture shows a close-up of the stamp.

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