“Norman Rockwell executed the present work as a preparatory study for Freedom of Worship, one of the four paintings that comprise his iconic Four Freedoms series. Inspired by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address, in which he outlined four essential human rights, Rockwell sought to capture the ideas of freedom from want, freedom of speech, freedom of worship, and freedom from fear through everyday moments of ordinary Americans. The paintings were published in The Saturday Evening Post over four consecutive weeks in 1943. The second in the series, Freedom of Worship, was published on February 27, 1943, alongside an essay by the philosopher Will Durant.”
Sotheby’s
Hear More
See More
Read More
Natural Law and Norman Rockwell by The Front Porch Philosopher– ***highly recommend
Happy Sunday! 🙂
~Sunnyside
At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 
🤍🤍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Interesting that when I consider FDR’s four freedoms, one entity most deeply involved in attempting to curtail them is our own government.
LikeLiked by 1 person
True!!! I later added a link above to an essay that says everything I would want to say, but better! Natural Law and Norman Rockwell by The Front Porch Philosopher at https://thefrontporchphilosopher.com/2023/06/14/natural-law-and-norman-rockwell/
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is so not what I am used to from him. But still so stunning! Thank you for showing us another side of this artist!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I saved this image to my drawing practice folder, but I really love it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Sheila. 🙂🌺🙏
LikeLike
I loved this video–the history and his singing the hymn. Thank you for the perfect Sunday morning video.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, always, Madeline. I corresponded with Luke Powell this morning and will be planning a series on Classic Hymns using his videos, so more to come! 🙂🌺🙏
LikeLike
It may betray a lack of sophistication on my part, but Norman Rockwell is one of my favorite artists.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I love him, too, Anna. He was uniquely gifted in translating narrative – both emotions and big ideas – into art. 😎🌺
LikeLike
Me too! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
At Sunnyside FDR and Norman Rockwell are icons from my youth. Thnak you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We can learn a lot from them both! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, David. 🙂
LikeLike
Oh Sunnyside, I love the spirit behind all of Norman Rockwell’s paintings. They are powerful and make you stop and reflect on the message. Thank you for sharing this touching and emotional video. 🤗🙏🏼😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, always, Kym. I am happy you enjoy these, too. 🙂❤️🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes I did. I read your message and listened to the video just right when I needed it. Thank you for that! 🥰🙏🏼😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂🦋🌺❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person