The Runaway (1958) by Norman Rockwell

The Runaway - Norman Rockwell - 1958

Artwork Information

TitleThe Runaway
ArtistNorman Rockwell
Date1958
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions35 3/4 x 33 1/2 in.
Art MovementRegionalism
Current LocationThe Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge
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About The Runaway

Norman Rockwell’s 1958 oil painting, The Runaway, depicts a Massachusetts state trooper and a young boy sitting at a diner counter, sharing a meal. The painting measures 35″ x 33″ and is held in the collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Rockwell’s realistic style accurately depicts the scene, with intricate attention to detail that is reminiscent of a photograph.

The Runaway was created for The Saturday Evening Post and appeared on the cover on September 20, 1958. The painting’s subjects, Ed Locke and Richard Clemens, have become synonymous with law enforcement and their mission of protecting and serving. The painting is highly revered in the art world, considered a masterpiece of regionalism and genre painting.

The painting has enjoyed several public displays in auctions and art galleries and is highly sought-after by collectors and art enthusiasts. The Runaway remains a timeless reminder of the importance of the bond between law enforcement and the communities they serve. It is noteworthy to mention that this painting is part of Rockwell’s legacy of Americana artwork, which is highly cherished in the United States.

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