NORMAN ROCKWELL - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED 10/23/1973 - HFSID 261458

NORMAN ROCKWELL
He signs a typed letter to an aspiring artist on stationery bearing his Stockbridge address, and adds an ink drawing of a dog.
Original Art signed: "Norman/Rockwell" on TLS, 1 page, 5¾x7¾. Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1973 October 23. To Ed Collins. In full: "Thank you for your letter and for letting me see your drawing." At the lower left margin, Rockwell has drawn the famous "Rockwell Dog". The canine resembles his own dog, Butch, who appeared in many of his illustrations in the 1940s and 1950s. The dog was ever present in one of Rockwell's most important series, Four Seasons (1948). 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. Original drawings by Rockwell are extremely desirable. Slightly shaded at right edge, touching date and 1 word of text, but not signature or drawing. Otherwise, fine condition.