NORMAN ROCKWELL 
"BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH"
This piece is:
Vintage Offset Lithographic Art Print 
Hand Signed in ink by Norman Rockwell
Image originally created for the Saturday Evening Post cover 
New dark colored frame.
Hand wrapped linen mat with a metallic fillet.
FRAMED SIZE : 27" x 29"
Image Size: 18" x 20"
Please Note: The image/paper shows minor & expected signs of wear due to age, which contribute to its vintage character.  There is some discoloration on the paper that is due to its age- please see provided images.It is in overall excellent condition. It has been newly and professionally framed, making it ready for display in any space.
Very Rare!! A True Collectors Item.
Hanging hardware mounted on the back
Ready to Ship
Norman Rockwell – Bottom of the Sixth – Hand-Signed Offset Print
This is a full-color offset print , originally created for the April 23, 1949 cover of The Saturday Evening Post. The print is hand-signed in permanent ink by Norman Rockwell.
In this lively and humorous baseball scene, Rockwell captures the tension and exhaustion of an umpire crew enduring a long, grueling game. Set during the “bottom of the sixth inning,” the painting shows three weary umpires scanning the skies as rain begins to fall, while players, coaches, and fans all react in their own colorful ways.
The matchup is none other than the Brooklyn Dodgers vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ebbets Field, giving the work an added layer of historical and cultural significance. Baseball was a favorite subject of Rockwell’s, and here he demonstrates his unmatched gift for storytelling through detail. From the subtle body language of the umpires to the anticipation in the dugouts, every figure adds to the humor and energy of the scene. 
Baseball was a favorite subject of Rockwell’s, and here he demonstrates his unmatched gift for storytelling through detail. From the subtle body language of the umpires to the anticipation in the dugouts, every figure adds to the humor and energy of the scene. It is a timeless image of America’s pastime, rich with nostalgia, character, and charm.
Bottom of the Sixth remains one of Rockwell’s most recognizable sports illustrations, treasured by both art collectors and baseball fans alike.
 
Keywords for collectors & search:
Norman Rockwell, Bottom of the Sixth, baseball art, Saturday Evening Post 1949, signed Norman Rockwell print, hand-signed Rockwell lithograph, Americana art, vintage Rockwell offset print, collectible Norman Rockwell, baseball umpire artwork, 20th century American art, Rockwell sports print, classic Rockwell illustration, nostalgic American art, Saturday Evening Post cover, Rockwell signed print