Norman Rockwell 
"Family Tree"
The artwork is famous for its humorous and sentimental reflection of American culture, a hallmark of Rockwell's style
This piece is:
Vintage Offset Lithographic Art Print 
Hand Signed by Norman Rockwell
Image originally created for the Saturday Evening Post cover on October 24, 1959
New custom black frame
Double matted in cream and blue
FRAMED SIZE : 27" x 29"
Image Size: 18" x 20"
Please Note: The image/paper shows minor & expected signs of wear due to age, which contribute to its vintage character.  There is some discoloration on the paper that is due to its age- please see provided images.It is in overall excellent condition. It has been newly and professionally framed, making it ready for display in any space.
Very Rare!! A True Collectors Item.
Hanging hardware mounted on the back
Ready to Ship
Norman Rockwell –  "Family Tree," was originally an oil on canvas painting by American artist Norman Rockwell, created in 1959. This artwork served as the cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post on October 24, 1959
Inspiration and Structure: Rockwell's inspiration for this piece came while he was working on his autobiography, leading him to explore the lineage of an "all-American" family. The visual structure of the family tree itself was based on a photograph of a twelfth-century Dutch family tree found by a librarian for Rockwell.
Narrative and Characters: The lineage depicted in the painting starts at the bottom with a dramatic origin story: a Spanish princess taken by a pirate from a sinking Spanish galleon. The figures in the tree represent various generations, illustrating the progression of an American family through history, featuring characters like a colonial planter, a Civil War soldier, and a rancher, culminating in the contemporary boy at the top.
Artistic Technique: To achieve an aged parchment look, Rockwell stained the background with brown paint and even rubbed in dirt, gravel, and twigs before sanding it for a unique texture. Notably, for consistency in family features, Rockwell used the same model (Frank Dolson) for either the man or the woman in each couple on the tree, with Rockwell himself modeling for the minister character.
Significance: "Family Tree" is a characteristic example of Rockwell's ability to tell a rich story through his art, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of heritage and the interconnectedness of history, all rendered in his signature realistic and heartwarming style.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Norman Percevel Rockwell (1894–1978) was a quintessential American painter and illustrator, renowned for his ability to capture the essence of everyday American life through his distinctive, often idealized, and narrative art. Born in New York City in 1894, Rockwell displayed an early talent for drawing, enrolling in art classes at The New York School of Art (later Parsons School of Design) at age 14. He continued his studies at the National Academy of Design and later the Art Students League of New York, where he refined his skills under influential teachers like Thomas Fogarty and George Bridgman, who taught him essential illustration techniques and fundamental art principles. Career Highlights and Iconic Works:
Early Success with Youth Publications: Rockwell's career began remarkably early; he received his first commission for Christmas cards before his 16th birthday. While still a teenager, he became the art director for Boys' Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America, and regularly contributed illustrations for various youth publications.
The Saturday Evening Post Era: In 1916, at age 22, he painted his first cover for The Saturday Evening Post, initiating a nearly five-decade-long relationship with the iconic magazine, for which he would create 321 covers, depicting scenes of American life, often with humor and sentimentality.
The "Four Freedoms": Inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 speech, Rockwell created his powerful "Four Freedoms" series (1943): Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear. These works were widely reproduced as war bond posters during World War II, raising over $130 million for the war effort.
Later Work and Social Commentary: In 1963, Rockwell left The Saturday Evening Post to work for Look magazine, where he addressed more challenging social and political issues, including civil rights and poverty. Notable works from this period include The Problem We All Live With (1964), depicting Ruby Bridges and school desegregation, and Southern Justice (1965), which addressed racial violence. 
Recognition and Legacy:
Despite some art critics initially dismissing his work as mere illustration, Rockwell's popular appeal was undeniable. He received numerous accolades throughout his life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977, the nation's highest civilian honor, presented by President Gerald Ford. His legacy is preserved at the 
Norman Rockwell Museum
 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, which opened in 1993 and houses the world's largest collection of his original art. Rockwell's work continues to resonate with audiences, capturing a unique and enduring vision of American identity and values.