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The Night Before Christmas by Norman Rockwell

December 22, 1923 Issue of The Literary Digest



The Night Before Christmas, this Norman Rockwell painting, appeared on the cover of The Literary Digest published December 22, 1923...
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Another commonly used title for this work is Santa Peering over Chair at Sleeping Child.

Norman Rockwell did extensive work for The Digest. This was his forty-seventh cover overall and fifth in 1923.

This Christmas 1923 cover, however, is the only one featuring Santa Claus.

The Night Before Christmas

This was the last Norman Rockwell painting to appear on the cover of The Literary Digest.

The mischevious and yet still amused look on Santa's face really defines the picture. Even though the sleeping child in the foreground is the focus of the painting, Santa's presence here tells the whole story. The jolly elf has foiled yet another attempt to catch and spy him during his annual Christmas Eve giving spree.

Notice the warm glow from the candle, illuminating the child's face. The child asleep in her chair, attempting to wait up for Santa Claus's arrival, aptly conveys the innocent feelings this painting conjures. Who among us hasn't tried to spy Santa in the act?

But I wonder why the little dog is still asleep in the chair? Is Santa magic?

Norman Rockwell, America's favorite illustrator, was also a master storyteller. His wonderful use of emotion fills this painting. No wonder collectors still love his work decades after its creation...
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Cover of The Literary Digest from December 22, 1923 by Norman Rockwell entitled The Night Before Christmas with Santa Claus

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