Description
Freedom from Fear: Norman Rockwell’s Historic WWII Poster – Large format
This original 1943 lithograph depicts Norman Rockwell’s interpretation of freedom from fear—one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms from his 1941 State of the Union address. The composition shows a father and mother tucking their sleeping children into bed, symbolizing the American right to security and peaceful family life.
Poster Specifications:
- ✓ Original lithograph from 1943 (not a reproduction)
- ✓ OWI Poster No. 46, U.S. Government Printing Office 1943-0-511887
- ✓ Archival linen backing with preserved original fold marks
- ✓ Published by The Saturday Evening Post
- ✓ Museum-quality condition, ready to frame
- ✓ Certificate of Authenticity included
About the Artwork:
Norman Rockwell created the Four Freedoms series in 1943 to illustrate FDR’s vision for American values during World War II. The Office of War Information initially declined the paintings, but after publication in The Saturday Evening Post, the government recognized their impact and launched a major poster campaign. The Treasury Department toured the original paintings nationwide, reaching 1.2 million viewers and raising $132 million in War Bonds.
Condition & Authentication:
- 🛡️ Original fold marks from government mailing (carefully touched up during professional linen backing)
- 🛡️ Standard for authentic WWII government posters—does not affect value
- 🛡️ IVPDA Certified Dealer
- 🛡️ Certificate of Authenticity included
Historical References:
📚 American Style, p. 132
📚 Posters for Victory, p. 40ff
📚 Design for Victory, p. 37
📚 War Posters, p. 210
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