An image of one of Norman Rockwell's earlier works. In 1913 the nineteen year old Rockwell became the art editor for Boys' Life. He held this position for three years (1913-1916). As part of that position he painted several covers beginning with this one, which appeared in the September 1913 edition, now a century old. The magazine was published by the Boy Scouts of America. Norman Rockwell 20th century American painter and illustrator. His paintings are popular in USA for their portrayal of American culture.