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Mother Sending Children Off to School by Norman Rockwell

September 6, 1919 Issue of The Literary Digest



Mother Sending Children Off to School, this Norman Rockwell painting, appeared on the cover of The Literary Digest published September 6, 1919...
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The Digest featured Rockwell's artwork on its cover a total of eight times in 1919.

This painting was Rockwell's ninth picture gracing the cover of The Literary Digest.

Mother Sending Children Off to School

Norman Rockwell knows that it's back to school time. The topical nature of his works reminded his viewers that he was, at heart, one of them.

Mother is proudly getting her two children ready to leave for school. She has a serious look on her face.

Her little girl is just beaming. She has a bouquet of flowers for teacher. She is wearing a bonnet and a pretty white dress with a pink sash. Yes, little Sister is ready for school to start.

Mother's little boy is another story. He too is dressed nicely for school, wearing a nice suit with short pants, knee socks and sined shoes. He, in contrast to his sister, doesn't appear very excited or eager about going to school. He has a grim look on his face.

Let's hope school is better than little Brother thinks it will be...
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Mother Sending Children Off to School bt Norman Rockwell from the September 6, 1919 issue of The Literary Digest

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