NORMAN ROCKWELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1953 - HFSID 292887

NORMAN ROCKWELL
Autograph Note in green ink, obtained in Vermont in 1953
Autograph Note signed: "My best to/James Timbers/Sincerely/Norman Rockwell", 5x3½. Signed on message side of a postcard postmarked Arlington, Vermont, April 17, 1953. Ink note (unknown hand) dates signature from same date. Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) captured scenes from American life in his magazine covers and illustrations, often noted for their humorous and accurate depictions of 1940's and 1950's life. Rockwell's drawings, however, were skillfully executed with minute attention to detail and were so realistic that they usually resembled photographs rather than paintings. He painted over 300 covers for the "Saturday Evening Post" (1916-1965) after beginning his career at age 18 as an illustrator for "Boy's Life". In addition to his many works for the Post, Rockwell illustrated the "Boy Scout Calendar" from 1926-1976. Rockwell published his autobiography, Norman Rockwell, My Adventures as an Illustrator, in 1960. Scenic Stockbridge in the Berkshire Hills, a favorite vacation destination for Bostonians and New Yorkers, was Rockwell's home from 1953 until his death, and it is the site of the Norman Rockwell Museum. Toned and creased. Mounting residue on front and verso. Ink notes (unknown hand) on front and verso. Adhesive residue and clear tape on verso. Paper affixed at top edge. Otherwise, fine condition.