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Lion and Zookeeper

Norman RockwellWW-1954-010216

1954·Oil paint on paper·11 1/8 × 10 5/8 in. (28.3 × 27 cm)

Gift of Continental Group, 1981

Catalogue

Year: 1954
Medium: Oil paint on paper
Dimensions: 11 1/8 × 10 5/8 in. (28.3 × 27 cm)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: Norman Rockwell

Artist

Norman Rockwell

Painting

N orman Rockwell (1894–1978) was a celebrated American illustrator and painter best known for his iconic covers for The Saturday Evening Post and his nostalgic, often humorous portrayals of everyday American life. His influential career also addressed major social issues such as civil rights and war, earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and has made his work highly valued in museums and at auction.

New York, NY, USA

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