Rosie the Riveter (1943) by Norman Rockwell

Rosie the Riveter - Norman Rockwell - 1943

Artwork Information

TitleRosie the Riveter
ArtistNorman Rockwell
Date1943
Mediumoil
Dimensions52 x 40 in.
Art MovementRegionalism
Current LocationPrivate Collection
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About Rosie the Riveter

Norman Rockwell’s Rosie the Riveter painting, featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post on May 29, 1943, showed an idealized representation of a woman worker during WWII. Rosie, the symbol of millions of women who worked in factories and shipyards during the war, was depicted wearing masculine work clothes and holding a riveter in her lap.

The painting was an example of the Regionalism style, which focused on depicting the typical American way of life. Rosie the Riveter became a powerful cultural icon that symbolized women’s growing independence and their ability to contribute to the workforce in a male-dominated society. This image also inspired the song “Rosie the Riveter” by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb, which encouraged women to join the workforce.

Today, the image of Rosie the Riveter remains a celebrated symbol of feminism and women’s empowerment. Its message continues to resonate with people worldwide and has become an enduring reminder of the critical role played by women in the workforce during WWII. Norman Rockwell’s Rosie the Riveter represents an important piece of American history for women’s rights and gender equality.

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