June 10, 2015

J.C. Leyendecker model Neil Hamilton staring at one of the master’s paintings

By C.E. Ryan

Neil Hamilton. Picture scanned from the J.C. Leyendecker book by Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler

Ah, I could gush about J.C. Leyendecker’s works (and his brother’s) for eternity. While his main model was Charles Beach who was his lifelong partner, he also used other models like the actor Neil Hamilton. This is a picture of him gazing at Joe’s work above a fireplace.

While Norman Rockwell is the ultimate Americana painter in the American psyche, he wouldn’t be anywhere near where he is if it weren’t for Leyendecker.

The book is worth the expense. A beautiful collection of his work.

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