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The Runaway
Designers
Norman Rockwell
Method
painting
Year

1958

“The Runaway,” painted by Norman Rockwell in 1958, is an oil on canvas that represents the Regionalism art movement and the tradition of genre painting.
The piece portrays a touching moment in a diner where a young boy, having left home, engages in conversation with a friendly police officer.
Located at The Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge, this artwork reflects the innocence and warmth of American life, encouraging viewers to contemplate themes of community and shared experiences. (ss)

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Method → painting
Method painting north_east
Period around 1958
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