Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a renowned American illustrator. He is best known for creating cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post, America's best-selling magazine of its time, for 47 years beginning in 1916. His warm depictions of American family life and nostalgic scenes captured the hearts of generations of Americans.
Did you know that official Norman Rockwell figurines were once produced in Seto, Japan? Ceramic decorative items and figurines made in Seto are known as "Seto Novelties." Beginning in the 1970s, several manufacturers produced Seto Novelties based on Rockwell's illustrations and exported them to the United States. Transforming two-dimensional illustrations into three-dimensional figures required artisans to imagine and sculpt unseen details so that the works could be appreciated from every angle. This remarkable craftsmanship was developed and refined by Seto's skilled artisans.
Now, the long-awaited Norman Rockwell Exhibition, Part II, invites visitors to experience Rockwell's world in three dimensions. Enjoy a unique perspective on the works of an artist who symbolized the growth and prosperity of America.