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Charwomen In Theater

After Norman Rockwell Fine Art Print of a Norman Rockwell painting titled "Charwomen in Theater", also known as "The Playbill". It was originally the cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post on April 6, 1946. Artwork Details Artist: Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978) Medium: Oil on canvas Date: 1946 Subject: The painting depicts two elderly cleaning ladies taking a moment's break from their duties in an empty theater to read a playbill left behind by a theatergoer. The scene captures a sense of longing and imagination, highlighting the idea that art and wonder are for everyone, regardless of their daily occupation. Details: Typical Rockwell details include mops and a bucket nearby, the wrinkles in their aprons, and their engrossed expressions, which draw the viewer into their shared moment of respite.