Looking at Norman Rockwell's carefully constructed, meticulously detailed illustrations, one can appreciate his reliance on working from photographs of his models and props. When a painting is exhibited alongside preliminary sketches and studies, the viewer gets a rare firsthand peek into the artist's process. Rockwell chose photography for his 'studies,' working closely with several skilled photographers over his lengthy, celebrated career. Gene Pelham, an illustrator, painter and photographer, collaborated with Rockwell on many iconic Saturday Evening Post covers; his photographs are nearly identical to the final illustration.
Gene Pelham, Photo for The Tattoo Artist, 1944
Gene Pelham, Photo for The Tattoo Artist, 1944
Norman Rockwell, The Tattoo Artist, 1944
Gene Pelham, Photo for Girl at Mirror, 1954
Norman Rockwell, Girl at Mirror, 1954
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