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Norman Rockwell And Life Magazine:
Covers and Advertising



Life Magazine featured Norman Rockwell paintings on its cover a total of 28 times.

Rockwell's art first appeared on the cover on May 10, 1917. Over the next seven years, readers would treated to his paintings over and over.

Many of the earlier covers dealt with the human side of World War I. The later covers illustrated many of Rockwell's favorite themes.

Norman Rockwell Life Magazine Covers

Here is our list of Life magazine covers painted by Norman Rockwell. Each clickable link will connect you with a page dedicated to the Norman Rockwell art cover. Each page includes a scan and commentary. Enjoy.

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1918

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1920

1921

1922

1923

1924


Advertisements Appearing in Life Magazine

Advertisers were generally aware that Norman Rockwell, through his paintings, would get their message across. His illustrations have always reached magazine readers on a different level than just the ad copy. Rockwell's artwork was able to move his audience on an deeper emotional level.

Norman Rockwell art appeared in advertisements many times over the years. This suggests that the companies advertising in this magazine realized the pursuasive punch Rockwell's paintings could add to their campaigns.

The following dates are issues of Life magazine containing advertisements featuring Norman Rockwell paintings. Some issues contained more than one Rockwell ad. This is also noted.

For more details, see the complete list of Norman Rockwell advertising art.

  • March 13, 1919
  • February 17, 1921
  • February 22, 1937
  • March 8, 1937
  • March 15, 1937
  • April 19, 1937
  • May 17, 1937
  • June 14, 1937
  • July 12, 1937
  • August 30, 1937
  • October 4, 1937
  • November 1, 1937
  • November 8, 1937
  • November 22, 1937
  • December 27, 1937
  • June 19, 1939
  • February 12, 1940
  • March 25, 1940
  • April 29, 1940
  • May 27, 1940
  • June 10, 1940
  • July 8, 1940
  • August 12, 1940
  • August 26, 1940
  • November 4, 1940 (2)
  • November 11, 1940
  • March 24, 1941
  • May 26, 1941
  • January 26, 1942
  • March 9, 1942
  • March 23, 1942
  • April 6, 1942
  • May 4, 1942
  • June 1, 1942
  • November 1, 1943
  • December 13, 1943
  • July 2, 1945
  • December 3, 1945
  • December 17, 1945
  • January 19, 1948
  • March 29, 1948 (2)
  • May 17, 1948
  • June 7, 1948
  • July 12, 1948
  • March 14, 1949
  • May 30, 1949
  • October 17, 1949
  • October 31, 1949
  • August 7, 1950
  • August 28, 1950
  • December 25, 1950
  • December 24, 1951
  • September 8, 1952
  • January 26, 1953
  • February 16, 1953
  • May 25, 1953
  • June 15, 1953 (2)
  • August 3, 1953
  • November 30, 1953
  • August 30, 1954
  • September 6, 1954
  • September 20, 1954
  • March 7, 1955
  • December 12, 1955
  • May 21, 1956
  • October 29, 1956
  • November 14, 1960
  • December 12, 1960
  • September 6, 1963
  • April 8, 1966



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Rockwell Favorites

Doctor and the Doll
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Doctor and the Doll
Santa at His Desk
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Santa at His Desk
Before the Shot
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Before the Shot
Game Called Because of Rain
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Game Called Because of Rain (Three Umpires)
Freedom of Speech
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Freedom of Speech
Freedom from Want
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Freedom from Want
No Swimming
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No Swimming
The Runaway
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The Runaway
Girl at the Mirror
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Girl at the Mirror
Tattoo Artist
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Tattoo Artist
Puppy Love
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Puppy Love
(Little Spooners)

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Norman Rockwell's painting, A Drum for Tommy or Santa with Drum, appeared on the cover of The Country Gentleman on 12/17/1921
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