An oil painting on board, Checkers, after Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) original painting illustration, 1928, for a story by Courtney Riley Cooper about a circus clown named Pokey Joe who feels he's no longer funny. Signed by the artist, A. Turckel, lower left. Framed. One of a kind artwork. Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator known for his iconic depictions of American culture created for The Saturday Evening Post.