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Norman Rockwell Art Large FRAMED PRINT of "Marriage License" 1955 - $99 (Athens, GA)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Norman Rockwell
model name / number:
"Marriage License"
size / dimensions:
36-3/16 x 34-3/16 x 1-⅝"
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**A CLASSIC PIECE OF AMERICANA FOR YOUR HOME**
If you are looking for a high-impact piece to anchor a room, this large-format framed reproduction of Norman Rockwell’s 1955 masterpiece, "Marriage License," is a perfect choice. Originally featured on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post on June 11, 1955, this is widely considered one of Rockwell’s most emotional and beloved works. At over three feet tall, this framed print makes a wonderful addition to a living room, office, or hallway.
**DISPLAY DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS**
This is a substantial, professionally finished piece:
* **Generous Size:** The total framed dimensions are 36-3/16" tall x 34-3/16" wide with a depth of 1-⅝". The print's net size is 24" x 22"
* **Antiqued Gilted Gold Colored Frame:** The 2" wide frame is made of a durable composite with an antiqued gold finish that brings out Rockwell's warm tones of the artwork.
* **Double-Matted:** The print is showcased with a nice double-mat in Cream (4") and White (6"), which gives the image great focus and a high-end look.
* **Ready to Hang:** The back is paperboard-backed and taped, coming pre-fitted with hardware eyes and professional picture wire for easy mounting.
* **Original Value:** This piece originally retailed for $830.00.
**THE STORY BEHIND THE ART**
This isn't just a pretty picture; it carries a fascinating history from the 1955 original oil painting:
* **The Setting:** The scene was drawn from photographs of the town clerk’s office in Stockbridge, Massachusetts—located just around the corner from Rockwell’s own studio.
* **The Theme:** Rockwell captures the beautiful contrast between the "drab of ordinary life" and the "excitement of young love".
* **The Models:** Rockwell used real local residents for authenticity. The couple was an actual engaged pair, Joan Lahart and Francis "Moe" Mahoney, and the bored clerk was local shopkeeper Jason Braman.
* **Mastery of Light:** Art critics often compare Rockwell’s use of light in this piece to the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Notice how the couple is "highlighted" by the window light against the darker office.
* **A Lasting Legacy:** The original painting was actually a wedding gift from Rockwell to the couple in the picture before it eventually found its home in the Norman Rockwell Museum.
**CONDITION & LOCAL PICKUP**
This piece has been very well-cared for in a non-smoking home, and is in Very good condition. It was originally purchased for $380.00. I am currently offering this for Local Pickup only to ensure it stays safe and avoids the risks of shipping such a large glass-fronted item.
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