Teacher's Birthday 1956

normanrockwell

Private Collection

painting, oil-paint

portrait

narrative-art

painting

oil-paint

figuration

oil painting

genre-painting

academic-art

portrait art

modernism

realism

"Teacher's Birthday" (1956) by Norman Rockwell captures a heartwarming scene of a classroom surprise for a beloved teacher, Miss Jones. The students have decorated the blackboard with messages and drawings, while Miss Jones, caught off guard, stands with a surprised expression and her coat in hand. Rockwell’s signature style of realism brings to life the joy and innocence of this simple yet touching moment, highlighting the importance of teachers in our lives. The piece is reminiscent of the American schoolroom and captures the spirit of the 1950s.