Wyeth and Rockwell at the Polk
Norman Rockwell
The Doughboy and His Admirers 1919 (detail)
Oil on canvas
The Saturday Evening Post, February 22, 1919, cover
The theme of patriotism is nearly omnipresent in Rockwell illustrations. During World War I, ineligible for active duty, Rockwell served in the United States Naval Reserve Force for a short period.
In addition to producing illustrations for the Navy, Rockwell's support for the war efforts is evident in each of his magazine covers showing American servicemen. In The Doughboy and His Admirers, children are proudly surrounding and celebrating a war hero's return home. It reflects the joy and happiness felt by the entire country at the end of WWI.
Wyeth and Rockwell at the Polk
Norman Rockwell
The Doughboy and His Admirers 1919 (detail)
Oil on canvas
The Saturday Evening Post, February 22, 1919, cover
The theme of patriotism is nearly omnipresent in Rockwell illustrations. During World War I, ineligible for active duty, Rockwell served in the United States Naval Reserve Force for a short period.
In addition to producing illustrations for the Navy, Rockwell's support for the war efforts is evident in each of his magazine covers showing American servicemen. In The Doughboy and His Admirers, children are proudly surrounding and celebrating a war hero's return home. It reflects the joy and happiness felt by the entire country at the end of WWI.