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A delightful gift book celebrating the important role of man's best friend in the life and work of America's greatest illustrator From the very beginning of Norman Rockwell's career, dogs were integral to his art. Often they convey the emotion of a scene, as when a family pet bounds forward to greet a soldier returning from war, or sadly nuzzles a young man departing for college. Rockwell had a special facility with his canine models, who were sometimes his own dogs: Raleigh the German shepherd, Butch the springer spaniel, and Pitter the beagle mix. Faithful Friends reproduces fifty of Rockwell's finest paintings with canine characters, along with his drawings and reference photos of dogs, and rarely seen Rockwell family photos. A lively text takes the reader inside Rockwell's home and studio, illuminating his life with dogs. This attractive little volume will appeal to art lovers and dog lovers alike. AUTHOR: Margaret Rockwell, the artist's granddaughter by marriage, manages the Norman Rockwell Family Agency. SELLING POINTS: . The first book to examine the important role of dogs in Norman Rockwell's life and work . Illustrated with Rockwell's paintings, drawings, and reference photos, as well as Rockwell family snapshots . Authored by journalist and historian Margaret Rockwell, the artist's granddaughter by marriage . Published in a giftable formata perfect token for dog lovers

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Margaret Rockwell, the artist’s granddaughter by marriage, manages the Norman Rockwell Family Agency.

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