Norman Rockwell greatly admired the work of other illustrators. The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge presents a regularly changing program of the work of other illustrators because it believes that one of the best ways to enjoy and understand an artist is through comparison and contrast with other artists

The visitor to the Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge will currently find approximately 60 original works of art by Norman Rockwell on exhibit, including works from every decade of Rockwell's career. Paintings on exhibit include rarely seen works from public and private collections, as well as many from the museum's extensive permanent collection. Featured are an extraordinary selection of magazine cover illustrations, story illustrations, and art for advertising that reflects Norman Rockwell's artistic evolution, from fledgling professional to masterful painter, draftsman and storyteller.

These include two outstanding magazine cover illustrations titled The Runaway, painted at distinctly different points in the artist's career, that reflect a similar theme. Both the earlier image, painted for Look in 1922, and the study for the 1958 Satur

. The rug is a very warm red, and, on the walls, he placed green. This was an intentional choice, as red and green are complementary colors. Rockwell adds interest to the painting by choosing warm colors. The yellow light behind the doctor's head also looks warm. That light is very important as it provides contrast for the doctor. Without this light, we wouldn't see him very well, and he would blend right into his desk. The boy in the chair on the right-hand side of the picture was an afterthought, but is important to the composition. Without him, the painting seems to be visually "heavy" on the left. With him, the composition feels balanced.

Norman Rockwell's studio, located a short walk from the museum building, is as it was during the later years of Rockwell's remarkable career. On view is Rockwell's art library, easel, furnishings, artwork sent by admirers and travel mementos. This historic building is open to the public from May through October.

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