"In painting George Washington, my father portrayed the man — not the legend. His Washington was vulnerable, emotional, and very real." – Thomas Rockwell

"The Unexpected Proposal" was the first plate issued in Rockwell’s Colonials: The Rarest Rockwells series, approved by the Norman Rockwell Family Trust and crafted by Knowles China. 

9-inch ceramic plate with gold leaf edge

Limited Edition Plate Number 17448E

1986

Purchase of this item supports Thoreau Farm Trust (TFT) and the preservation of Henry David Thoreau’s Birthplace.