Vacation Boy riding a Goose (1934) by Norman Rockwell

Vacation Boy riding a Goose - Norman Rockwell - 1934

Artwork Information

TitleVacation Boy riding a Goose
ArtistNorman Rockwell
Date1934
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRegionalism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Vacation Boy riding a Goose

The artwork “Vacation Boy riding a Goose” is created by Norman Rockwell, a well-respected artist known for his keen observations of American life. The piece was completed in 1934 and executed in oil on canvas. It exhibits the aesthetic characteristics of the Regionalism art movement, serving as a genre of poster art which, at the time, was a popular medium for mass communication. The painting is part of a private collection, making its public viewing somewhat limited.

In this work of art, Norman Rockwell presents a whimsical and charming scene: a young boy rides upon a large goose, soaring through the air. The boy, clad in a traditional outfit showcasing earth-tone vest and breeches capped with a wide-brimmed hat, holds a book in one hand while shielding his eyes with the other, gazing forward as if searching for his destination. Below them, a trail of books is falling through the sky, suggesting a haphazard departure from the mundane into the realm of adventure, perhaps a symbolic escape into the joys of summer vacation and the pleasures of imagination. The use of vibrant, yet earthy colors and sharp detailing lends a sense of realism to the otherwise fantastical composition, embodying Rockwell’s quintessential style that resonates with warmth and nostalgia.

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