Art of the Day
Norman Rockwell (1894 – 1978)
Babysitter with Screaming Infant (The Babysitter), 1947
Oil on canvas
Click on image for a larger view.
“In 1946, a sixth-grade class from Burlington, Vermont, visited Rockwell in his Vermont studio. When the following year one member of the class died suddenly from leukemia, the students collected $48 and sent the money to Rockwell, requesting a memorial to their friend. Touched by the request, Rockwell sent the class this painting but returned the money, suggesting that the students use it to buy a frame.” — info from www.rockwelltour.org
Another great picture with a great story behind it!
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I saw the original Rockwell (it’s huge)that hangs in the bar at The Nassau Inn in princeton nj. what an amazing man. i could stare at the faces forever.
That pic is so amazing…the colors and everything..it looks like you could step right into it:o)
Never heard that story, but I LOVE Rockwell paintings!
Nice story – and I can sympathise with the babysitter!
wow. very nice story.