"Freedom From Fear". By Norman Rockell, 1943. Lithograph on linen. Height: 28"; width: 20". Office of War Information Poster No.46, image from a painting for the Saturday Evening Post of the fourth freedom in his Four Freedom series. On January 6, 1941 in his Message to Congress United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the "Four Freedoms," in part: "We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression--everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way-- everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want. everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear. anywhere in the world. "
The President's speech inspired Rockwell to create the Four Freedoms series for the Post. This inspiring patriotic painting "OURS to fight for, freedom from fear" contributed by Rockwell to the United States war bond sales effort is one of the best works of art to come out of the war years.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
World War 2
