This framed offset lithograph features Norman Rockwell’s "The Marriage License," which originally appeared as the cover for The Saturday Evening Post on June 11, 1955. The illustration depicts a young couple at a cluttered government desk, filling out their marriage license application while an elderly, disinterested clerk looks on. The scene is celebrated for its contrast between the couple’s romantic optimism and the mundane, dusty atmosphere of the office. This piece originates from the Norman Rockwell Museum of the South collection.

Specifications

• Artist: Norman Rockwell (1894-1978)

• Title: The Marriage License

• Medium: Offset lithograph on paper

• Dimensions: 21 x 27 inches

• Provenance: Norman Rockwell Museum of the South

Norman Rockwell The Marriage License Saturday Evening Post cover June 1955 American illustration vintage Americana mid-century art young couple government office nostalgic scenes offset lithograph Norman Rockwell Museum of the South.