This charming, classic Americana print reproduces Norman Rockwell’s iconic illustration originally created for the May 23, 1953 cover of The Saturday Evening Post. The composition captures a young boy standing in front of a mirror, confidently flexing his bicep and checking his profile, while a small black-and-white dog sits faithfully at his feet observing the display. The artwork is characterized by Rockwell's unparalleled ability to document the humorous, warm, and nostalgic elements of mid-century childhood. This piece features a printed facsimile signature in the lower right, an authorized Norman Rockwell estate signature stamp from the 2012 edition in the lower left, and is hand-numbered in pencil. The work is professionally housed in a premium white linen mat with a gold-gilt inner lip, set inside a substantial, traditional ornate gold-finished wood frame.

Specifications

• Artist: Norman Rockwell (United States, 1894-1978)

• Title: Boy Flexing Muscles (At the Mirror)

• Year of Original: 1953 (This edition: 2012)

• Medium: Estate signature stamped lithograph on paper

• Edition: Limited Edition; hand-numbered 118/450

• Signature: Facsimile signature lower right; authorized estate stamp lower left

• Specs (Dimensions): 26 x 34 inches (Frame size)

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