The New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain, Connecticut

The New Britain Museum of American Art, though not technically a Norman Rockwell museum, houses an original Rockwell painting in its collection.

Weighing In

Weighing In, Norman Rockwell's painting was published on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post's June 28, 1958 edition. Now the original resides in New Britain at the Museum.

The painting is another excellent example of Rockwell's talent for capturing the essential elements of an event. Rockwell gives us a taste of a horse race.

The picture shows jockey Eddie Arcaro weighing in after a race under the watchful eye of the racing steward. Rockwell emphasizes the characters in thee painting with a deliberately minimalist technique.

There are only three things in the painting: the jockey, the steward, and the scale, all portrayed against a pure white background.

This original painting, oil on canvas, was given to the Museum by the artist.

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About
The New Britain Museum of American Art

The Museum boasts artwork from many important, recognizable American artists. Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth and James Abbott McNeill Whistler are all represented in the Museum's permanent collection.

The Museum hours are:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11AM till 5PM
Thursday: 11AM till 8PM
Saturday: 10AM till 5PM
Sunday: 12 noon till 5PM
The Museum is closed on Mondays.

Admission is very reasonable: $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for students. Children under 12 are admitted free. Saturday admission from 10AM to 12 noon is free to the public.

New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052

For driving directions, consult the museum's website.

Phone: 860-229-0257
Fax: 860-229-3445

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