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Norman Rockwell Boy Scouts Illustrations

1915 Through 1935


Enjoy these Norman Rockwell Boy Scouts illustrations. Having collected Rockwell pictures for years, the selection is broad.

These are some of my favorites.

Notice the progression of his work. While Rockwell was quite good in 1913, he had obviously mastered his craft by 1935.

The first Norman Rockwell Boy's Life cover appeared in September 1913.

Be sure to notice the signature "Norman P. Rockwell" on the 1915 Boy's Life cover. He never liked the "P". His middle name, Perceval, was a family name on his mother's side. He quit signing his illustrations "Norman P. Rockwell" soon after this work.
September 1913 cover of Boys' Life by Norman Rockwell entitled Scout at Ship's Wheel
Boy's Life cover
September 1913
Scout at Ship's Wheel


1918 Straight Talk From The Scoutmaster published in Red Cross Magazine
Red Cross Magazine
Straight Talk From The Scoutmaster
1918
1918 The Daily Good Turn published in Red Cross Magazine
Red Cross Magazine
The Daily Good Turn
1918

1918 The Good Scout published in Red Cross Magazine
Red Cross Magazine
The Good Scout
1918




These Red Cross magazine illustrations were commissioned by the Red Cross in 1918.

Norman Rockwell had just been discharged from the Navy in 1918 when these illustrations were commissioned.

The Boy Scouts had been very helpful to the Red Cross during World War One. The Red Cross used these pictures to honor the Boy Scouts for their contributions.

Norman Rockwell illustrations on other themes also appeared in other editions of Red Cross magazine.

These same Red Cross illustrations later appeared in Boy Scout calendars during the 1920's.



August 1915 Boy's Life cover
Boy's Life cover
August 1915
1926 A Good Turn
A Good Turn
1926
1927 A Scout Is Kind
A Scout is Kind
1927



Rockwell painted a new Boy scout illustration every year from 1926 to 1965. He only missed two years in that time span, 1928 and 1930.

Each of these years, Brown and Bigelow, the calendar company, commissioned Rockwell to paint a new illustration for their Boy Scout calendar. After publication of the calendar, Brown and Bigelow donated the illustration and all rights to it to the Boy Scouts of Americas. Then, BSA published the painting on the cover of Boys Life, the Boy Scout magazine.




1929 Spirit of America
Spirit of America
1929
1931 Scout Memories
Scout Memories
1931
1932 A Scout Is Loyal
A Scout is Loyal
1932



1933 An Army of Friendship
An Army of Friendship
1933
1934 Carry On
Carry On
1934
July 1935 Boy's Life Cover
Boy's Life Cover
July 1935


Rockwell Boys' Life Posters at Allposters.com

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Can't Wait
Can't Wait
Rockwell, Norman
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On My Honor
Rockwell, Norman
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The Scoutmaster
The Scoutmaster
Rockwell, Norman
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A Great Moment
A Great Moment
Rockwell, Norman
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Our Heritage
Our Heritage
Rockwell, Norman
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I Will Do My Best
I Will Do My Best
Rockwell, Norman
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A Scout Is Loyal
A Scout Is Loyal
Rockwell, Norman
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The Right Way
Rockwell, Norman
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Growth of a Leader
Growth of a Leader
Rockwell, Norman
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Forward America
Forward America
Rockwell, Norman
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Homecoming (oversized postcard)
Homecoming
Rockwell, Norman
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A Scout Is Loyal
A Scout Is Loyal
Rockwell, Norman
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Norman Rockwell Quotes:


I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to.

No man with a conscience can just bat out illustrations. He's got to put all his talent and feeling into them!

Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. I've always called myself an illustrator. I'm not sure what the difference is. All I know is that whatever type of work I do, I try to give it my very best. Art has been my life.

Right from the beginning, I always strived to capture everything I saw as completely as possible.

The secret to so many artists living so long is that every painting is a new adventure. So, you see, they're always looking ahead to something new and exciting. The secret is not to look back.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

You must first spend some time getting your model to relax. Then you'll get a natural expression.

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