Rivals by Norman Rockwell

September 9, 1922 Issue of The Saturday Evening Post

Rivals, this Norman Rockwell painting, appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post published September 9, 1922...
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This painting was Rockwell's fifty-first overall picture featured on the cover of The Post and the eighth Rockwell cover in 1922. The Post featured a Rockwell illustration on its cover ten times in 1922.

Rivals

Here we have another classic humorous situation courtesy of Norman Rockwell. Painting situations such as this were his stock in trade.

Two boys arrive at the object of their mutual affections at the same time. Now it gets interesting.

The taller boy brings a present wrapped in paper and ribbon. The other boy brings flowers. This is a virtual tie.

Both boys are dressed in their most impressive clothes. Both wear bow ties, dress jackets, hats, knee socks, etc. Sweetheart will have to decide her preference of suitor based on something other than attire.

The shorter boy, the redhead, seems to be saying, "Oh no, you don't," as he holds the fence gate closed. Both boys are looking cross.

Let's just hope the contest doesn't progress to a duel as the pistols and heart suggest.

Let's also hope a third boy doesn't sneak through while these two are arguing...
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