NASHUA – The Nashua Historical Society will be hosting a discussion on Sept. 24 about renowned artist Norman Rockwell and the ways in which he depicted World War II through his art.

This fascinating talk by Jane Oneail, made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, will take place at 7 p.m. at the Nashua Historical Society’s Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum, 5 Abbott St.

Rockwell chronicled middle-class life in the 20th century. His paintings, produced for calendars, cards and magazines including The Saturday Evening Post, show the heartwarming and humorous aspects of American life. His work focused on shared experiences like childhood, family life, holidays, work, sports and patriotism and helped to shape the way Americans understood the American experience.

America’s most beloved illustrator also created dozens of images related to the second World War. What happens when an artist known for his use of humor tackles the serious subject of war? This program explores how his work departs from earlier artistic interpretations of American conflicts and considers how and why he chose specific wartime themes to present to the millions of readers of The Saturday Evening Post.

Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. She curates and delivers programs throughout New England and beyond. Oneail holds a Master’s degree in Art History from Boston University and a Master’s degree in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in New Hampshire, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as executive director and the Currier Museum of Art, where she was senior educator. Oneail has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.

This talk is free and open to the public.