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Billy Sunday, 1923 (litho)
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Billy Sunday, 1923 (litho)
874640 Billy Sunday, 1923 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 22.86 x41.28 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: William Ashley Billy Sunday (1862-1935), American baseballer and Christian evangelist.); eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22231926
© San Diego Museum of Art Museum purchase / Bridgeman Images
Audience Congregation Dynamic Energetic Evangelism Evangelist Exuberant Fervour Gesture Gestures Gesturing Point Pointing Preacher Preachers Preaching Public Speaking Charisma Charismatic
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This black and white lithograph captures the essence of Billy Sunday, a prominent figure in American history during the early 20th century. The image showcases Sunday's energetic charisma as he addresses a congregation with fervor and passion. Billy Sunday was not only known for his successful career as a baseball player but also for his influential role as a Christian evangelist. His dynamic preaching style, characterized by dramatic gestures and exuberant expressions, captivated audiences across the nation. In this particular scene, Sunday points emphatically towards his audience, emphasizing his message with conviction. The crowd surrounding him is visibly engaged, their faces reflecting both awe and admiration for this charismatic preacher. The lithograph perfectly encapsulates the spirit of religious revivalism that swept through America in the 1920s. It portrays an era where public speaking held immense power to inspire and mobilize masses towards spiritual enlightenment. George Wesley Bellows skillfully captured not only the physical likeness of Billy Sunday but also conveyed the intensity of his presence through intricate details such as facial expressions and body language. This print serves as a testament to both Bellows' artistic talent and Billy Sunday's lasting impact on American Christianity. Displayed at the San Diego Museum of Art, this print stands as a reminder of an influential period in American history when charismatic preachers like Billy Sunday played pivotal roles in shaping society's values and beliefs.
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