Norman Rockwell's Cubs Painting, "The Dugout," Now Hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago acquires Norman Rockwell’s ‘The Dugout,’ his famous painting of the Cubs

CHICAGO — Norman Rockwell’s “The Dugout,” a classic portrait of slumped Cubs, dejected Cubs, defeated Cubs, a morose team resigned to an existential slog of failure, now hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago. It was gifted to the museum…

Norman Rockwell’s ‘The Dugout’ finds a home in Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago unveiled the latest addition to its collection Tuesday: a painting by one of the most popular artists of the 20th century with a deep connection to the Chicago Cubs.

Norman Rockwell's Cubs painting, "The Dugout," now hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago

The only painting famed American artist Norman Rockwell ever did of the Chicago Cubs is now hanging at the Art Institute.

Norman Rockwell’s 'The Dugout' joins Art Institute of Chicago collection

Just in time for spring training, the Art Institute of Chicago has unveiled an iconic artwork that has special meaning for Cubs fans.

The Art Institute of Chicago just hung its first Norman Rockwell, and it depicts the Cubs

In what will likely be a major draw for the museum, the Art Institute of Chicago on Tuesday installed its first-ever Norman Rockwell painting, and it depicts the Chicago Cubs.“The Dugout,” Rockwell’s 1948 artwork, ran as a cover of the Saturday Evening Post. The work shows dejected Cubs players whose faces hang long after losing a doubleheader against the Boston Braves. Behind them, Braves fans appear to howl with delight, reveling in their team…

Art Institute acquires Norman Rockwell’s ‘The Dugout,’ his famous painting of the Cubs

A gift from former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, the famous Saturday Evening Post cover is the museum's first Rockwell painting.