From the Norman Rockwell Museum description of this piece, which was shown at the UN in 2015, part of the We the Peoples exhibit of his work. (Click image for larger view)
In 1952, at the height of the cold war and two years into the Korean War, Rockwell conceived an image of the United Nations as the world’s hope for the future. His appreciation for the organization and its mission inspired a complex work portraying members of the Security Council and 65 people representing the nations of the world—a study for an artwork that he originally intended to complete in painted form. Researched and developed to the final drawing stage, the artist’s United Nations never actually made it to canvas.
We saw it yesterday at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge Mass and it grabbed me by the heart – all those hopeful faces behind the men in suits.
This was so impressive to see. Tears wanted to come. there were so many things to think of looking at it. Yes I was in my 20’s Husband off to that war. So much going on.
I so enjoyed the memories I encountered on our trip there. Rockwell would impress you for how young he was when he started out. And his work even back then. He was sharp and could put it to canvas. Thanks again Mary Beth.
I have a jigsaw puzzle of parts of this painting. One of my favorites.