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Norman Rockwell halfsheet
World War II propaganda poster titled "Save Freedom of Speech - Buy War Bonds", featuring artwork by American artist Norman Rockwell. It depicts a man in casual attire standing up to speak at a formal town meeting, an image that became an iconic symbol of American democratic ideals.
Artwork Information
Artist: Norman Rockwell
Title: Freedom of Speech (part of a four-painting series)
Year: 1943
Original Purpose: The painting was originally published in The Saturday Evening Post magazine and was later repurposed by the Office of War Information into posters to promote the sale of war bonds during WWII. This initiative successfully raised over $130 million for the war effort.
Inspiration: The series was inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union address, where he outlined the four fundamental human freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
Details: Rockwell used his neighbors as models for the painting, grounding the abstract ideal in everyday American life. |
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