@normanrockwellmuseum: Stunning details in Norman Rockwell's painting, "Lincoln for the Defense." Saturday Evening Post story illustration, February 10 1962. Abraham Lincoln was Norman Rockwell's favorite American, and appears in several of his most famous paintings. By placing the viewer's perspective at the feet of Lincoln, Rockwell emphasizes the stature and dignity of the future president. #NormanRockwell #NormanRockwellArt #NormanRockwellMuseum