NORMAN ROCKWELL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/27/1947 - HFSID 252442

NORMAN ROCKWELL
Norman Rockwell types a letter to a friend fan saying that he does not have any photographs available but will send one when he does.
Typed Letter Signed: "Norman Rockwell", 1p, 5½x6¾. Arlington, Vermont, 1947 March 27. On his imprinted letterhead to "Dear Mr. Fischbach". In full: "Thank you so much for your kind letter of appreciation for my work. I think it was very nice of you to take the time to write me of your interest in it. I'm sorry but I have no photographs at the present time but am planning on having some finished and when I do I shall be most pleased to send you an autographed one. Cordially yours," 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. Including original mailing envelope. Fold crease not at signature. Fine condition.