Retribution (1920) by Norman Rockwell

Retribution - Norman Rockwell - 1920

Artwork Information

TitleRetribution
ArtistNorman Rockwell
Date1920
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRegionalism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Retribution

The artwork titled “Retribution” was crafted by the esteemed artist Norman Rockwell in the year 1920. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, is an exemplar of the Regionalism art movement and falls within the genre painting category. It is currently held in a private collection.

The artwork portrays two central figures, likely young boys, each expressing contrasting emotions. The boy on the left is wearing a straw hat and a calm, somewhat perplexed expression, while the boy on the right, wearing a dark cap, dramatically clutches his head in apparent distress or remorse. Behind the boy on the right, we can partially glimpse another figure, whose expression seems to be one of concern or curiosity.

The setting of the painting suggests an informal, domestic environment, indicated by the rustic attire of the subjects and the plain wooden bench they are seated on. The composition captures a narrative moment, prompting the viewer to inquire about the context of the depicted scene. The use of contrasting expressions and the inclusion of a barely visible third character adds to the sense of a story unfolding within the frame. The artist’s mastery of light and shadow, coupled with keen attention to detail, imbues the piece with a lifelike quality that is characteristic of Rockwell’s work.

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