 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bedtime by Norman RockwellMarch 31, 1923 Issue of The Literary DigestBedtime, this Norman Rockwell painting, appeared on the cover of The Literary Digest published March 31, 1923... (continued) The alternate title for this illustration is Mother Reading to Child by Fire. This illustration was Rockwell's forty-fourth picture featured on the cover of The Literary Digest. Rockwell painted forty-seven Digest covers in all. Rockwell artwork was featured on the cover of The Digest five times just in 1923. BedtimeRockwell was a master of painting scenes recalling days gone by. With this painting, Norman Rockwell takes us back to one of the joys of childhood - Mother's lap. This mother and child painting evokes peaceful, contented feelings. This painting was only one of 47 Norman Rockwell Literary Digest covers; here is the list of more Norman Rockwell Literary Digest scans.
Here is the complete list of all Norman Rockwell magazine covers. The mother and child in this painting are preparing for bedtime. Mother is reading a bedtime story to her sleepy sweet child by the roaring fire. The child has no chance of staying awake. The child is holding his teddy bear. He has changed into his pajamas and bedroom slippers. He is now slowly drifting off to sleep. Mother has started putting the book down. She has a contented look on her face. She is starting to relax a bit herself. The warm glow of the fire is starting to work its charm on mother as well.
In the background on the mantle, we see a candlestick and candle. It is almost time to put mother's sweet child to bed...
What's new on Best-Norman-Rockwell-Art.com?Check Back Often.
|
What is the orange text that's double-underlined?For more information and special deals related to any of the issues on the page, simply place your cursor over the orange double-underlined links. All information supplied by Kontera.com. Right Now on Art.com
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Graphic Files Protected by Digimarc. Contact us for details about using our articles on your website. The only requirements are an acknowledgement and a link.  
Return to top of Bedtime |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
