{"product_id":"norman-rockwell-print-heavy-cardstock-matte-print-copy-copy-copy-19","title":"The Brass Merchant 1920 - Norman Rockwell Print - Heavy Cardstock - Matte Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorman Rockwell’s \u003cem\u003eThe Brass Merchant\u003c\/em\u003e (1920) reflects the charm and craftsmanship of an era defined by bustling markets, artisan trades, and Rockwell’s unmatched ability to elevate everyday life into art. Created during his early period with \u003cem\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e, this illustration showcases Rockwell’s fascination with character studies—capturing a merchant surrounded by gleaming brass goods, each piece rendered with meticulous detail and warm, golden tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour reproduction is printed on \u003cstrong\u003eheavy matte cardstock\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the artwork a soft, museum‑quality finish that enhances its vintage palette. Offered in multiple sizes and optional black mats, this piece fits seamlessly into heritage‑inspired homes, boutique displays, and curated Americana collections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Notes (Collector‑Friendly)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Rockwell period—rich in character-driven scenes and artisan subjects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrations from this decade highlight America’s growing appreciation for craftsmanship, trade, and small-business identity. \u003cem\u003eThe Brass Merchant\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a tribute to the dignity of work and the beauty found in everyday professions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwell’s 1920s works helped define American illustration, blending realism with narrative warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorator \u0026amp; Collector Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmhouse, Vintage, and Americana Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for kitchens, studies, hallways, and gallery walls needing a touch of early‑20th‑century charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Artisan Displays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements antiques, brass collectibles, market‑themed décor, and historical vignettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Retail Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works beautifully framed in black, walnut, or distressed white frames; ideal for pairing with other Chesapeake Farms heritage prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong addition to Rockwell collections, especially those focused on trades, professions, and character studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift‑Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for art lovers, historians, teachers, and collectors of Americana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis print brings the warmth of Rockwell’s early storytelling into modern homes—rich, nostalgic, and crafted with the same attention to detail that defined American illustration in the 1920s. 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