Norman Rockwell 2012 Calendar (Wall Calendar)

 (7 customer reviews)

Been looking for Rockwell items, all types, but for now a calendar will do nicely. Item was nicer than described, buy from again? YES, website is E-Z, variety of esoteric products. Thanks again, micah

Norman Rockwell is great, but his paintings and posters have been reproduced probably more than those of any other American artist. So, in putting together this calendar, the publisher chose mostly less familiar paintings. Nothing wrong with that; the "Freedom from Want" picture, wonderful as it is, has become a bit tiresome as an illustration of Thanksgiving. So, while these paintings are fine, there is a reason why many of them aren't reproduced that often. Admittedly, the publisher is caught in a dilemma -- use the better known, but overly familiar paintings, or the lesser known, but not quite as good paintings. In the end, though, Rockwell is Rockwell and even his lesser work is quite good.

Norman Rockwell is an outstanding artist who captures many moments from the 1950s. Some of his photographs can make one laugh. Others are patriotic but all are beautifully illustrated in this calendar. My elderly uncle loved it.