Game Called Because of Rain

painting by Norman Rockwell

Also known as: “Bottom of the Sixth”

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Norman Rockwell's painting, Game Called Because of Rain (also known as Bottom of the Sixth), created in 1949, depicts a baseball game halted by rain. This artwork, first published on a Saturday Evening Post cover, is now housed in the art gallery of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Rockwell was an American illustrator renowned for his realistic depictions of everyday life, often infused with humor. His work frequently captured scenes from small-town America, making him a beloved artist, though some critics found his style to lack deeper social commentary.12

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