From the Archives is a video series that explores the archives of the Norman Rockwell Museum. In these videos, the NRM Curatorial staff will highlight both archival elements both from Norman Rockwell but also from the Museum’s broader illustration collection. Each episode will focus on a unique theme.
Collections Hunters:
Uncovering the Museum’s Art and Archival Collections
Al Dorne: A Richer Life Through Art
Though not well known to the public, Albert Dorne (1904-1965) was the highest paid illustrator of mid-twentieth century. He strongly supported the field of illustration by serving as the Society of Illustrators president and by co-founding the Code of Ethics and Fair Practices of the Profession of Commercial Art and Illustration. He mentored and helped other people achieve their dreams of becoming paid artists with the establishment of The Famous Artists School, a correspondence course for commercial art. Over the years, this savvy businessman earned the respect of his industry.
Austin Briggs: Making the Rough
In 2014, the Norman Rockwell Museum received a generous gift of the Famous Artists School Collection from the art course’s owners, Magdalen and Robert Livesey. This vast and diverse donation includes original artwork, ephemera, publicity photographs, promotional items, business correspondence, and course materials. Included in this material was a course book by noted illustration Austin Briggs.
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