Norman Rockwell’s ‘Thanksgiving Picture’

Norman Rockwell’s famous painting of a family at Thanksgiving dinner, Freedom from Want, is a simple and beautiful depiction of the bond of a family. The painting, which originally appeared as part of the Four Freedoms series in a 1943 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, has become an enduring symbol of this long-lived American tradition.

Look at the eager and content family in the painting, whose detail and angle makes it so lifelike that it could almost be a photograph! Rockwell has a way of drawing us into this family, enjoying the embrace of the warm characters in the image, and reminding us of moments with our own loved ones.

This Thanksgiving, embrace that warm feeling of being surrounded by those you love, regardless of who they are or how big or small the group is. Whether you’re slaving over a gigantic turkey all day or re-heating Chinese take-out, take a moment to remember these days with the people you love. Note these memories, and cherish them as you face difficulties like illness and loss throughout life. Celebrate this life and remember the value of living it well, surrounded by loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving, from all of us as SevenPonds!

Source: Wikipedia