Luna Azul Studio » Thanksgiving http://www.lunaazulstudio.com Art Is The World We Live In Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:50:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Art of Thanksgiving http://www.lunaazulstudio.com/2009/11/the-art-of-thanksgiving/ http://www.lunaazulstudio.com/2009/11/the-art-of-thanksgiving/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:19:40 +0000 Karen http://www.lunaazulstudio.com/?p=405 Just for fun, I was looking at some of the art of Thanksgiving. This day has been depicted in art and pop culture for many years. Here are some of those depictions over the centuries… a nostalgic look at America’s Thanksgiving.

'The First Thanksgiving,' artist Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930) ‘The First Thanksgiving,’ artist Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930)
Artist Robert Walter Weir, 'The Embarkation of the Pilgrims from Delfthaven in Holland' (1844)Artist Robert Walter Weir, ‘The Embarkation of the Pilgrims from Delfthaven in Holland’ (1844)
'Thanksgiving,' artist Doris Lee, c. 1935‘Thanksgiving,’ artist Doris Lee, c. 1935

Artist Charles Dana Gibson’s “Thanksgiving Nov. 1903″ was on the cover of Life magazine… I am not sure what the baby on the platter means!

Life magazine cover 1903, artist Charles Dana GibsonLife magazine cover 1903, artist Charles Dana Gibson

This Thanksgiving watercolor was by artist Alice Barber Stephens. It appeared in the US periodical “Harper’s Weekly” on November 28, 1896.

'Over-indulgence--A Spoiled Thanksgiving,' by artist Alice Barber Stephens, Harper's Weekly, November 28, 1896‘Over-indulgence–A Spoiled Thanksgiving,’

This , likely one of the most famous Norman Rockwell WWII paintings, “Freedom of Want,” was one of four paintings in a series, the “Four Freedoms,” that Rockwell created during World War II. It may not have been meant to commemorate Thanksgiving, but the painting embodies the spirit of family and Thanksgiving.

Norman Rockwell's 'Freedom of Want'

All of the artist and families at Luna Azul Studios wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Create your memories in art!

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