Freedom from Want - Norman Rockwell

"Freedom from Want," is part of a series of four paintings called the "Four Freedoms" by Norman Rockwell, based on a speech by the President of the United States in 1941, which was later, in some way, the embryo of Article 25.1 of the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" that states that everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate to meet basic needs and live with dignity. This is a work that captures the essence of American realism by portraying a key moment of everyday life in the United States during World War II. The composition shows a family gathered around the table for a Thanksgiving meal, symbolizing the ideal of prosperity and security in wartime.

Rockwell uses a pyramidal structure, focusing attention on the turkey placed by the elders of the family, which underscores the idea of abundance and family unity. The bright and warm light that floods the scene accentuates the purity of the moment and creates an atmosphere of serenity, in contrast with the dark backdrop of the war. This painting, part of the realist movement, reflects a message of hope and stability, evoking the security that Franklin D. Roosevelt's government sought to convey with his "Four Freedoms" speech on January 6, 1941. The artist, with his meticulous attention to detail, not only captured daily life but also the collective aspiration of the nation towards a better future.