Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) American, Lithograph "Soapbox Racer". Norman Rockwell’s Soapbox Racer (1926) captures the thrill and chaos of childhood adventure, showing a young boy hurtling downhill in a homemade wooden soapbox car. Beside him sits a more cautious companion, while a dog leans into the wind and a startled turkey scrambles away, adding humor and narrative detail. Rockwell uses diagonal lines and a tilted perspective to convey speed and motion, immersing the viewer in the scene. The painting exemplifies his signature combination of storytelling, humor, and keen observation of everyday life, celebrating the joy and daring of youth.

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Overall Size: 28 3/4 x 34 in.
Sight Size: 19 x 24 1/2 in.

Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) was an American painter and illustrator whose work captured the spirit, humor, and everyday life of 20th-century America. Born in New York City, he trained at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League before embarking on a career creating illustrations for magazines and advertisements. Rockwell is best known for his covers for The Saturday Evening Post, which he produced over nearly five decades, depicting idealized, heartwarming, and often humorous scenes of American life. His meticulous technique, narrative storytelling, and ability to evoke emotion made his work widely popular and iconic, bridging fine art and commercial illustration. Beyond magazine covers, Rockwell also addressed social issues, most notably in works like The Problem We All Live With, highlighting civil rights struggles.

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