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Halfsheet original antique propaganda poster titled
"In My Name: Rebuilding the World," created for the Methodist Centenary around 1918-1919.
Artwork Details
Artist: The religious imagery was created by Herman Pfeifer (1879–1931), a noted American painter and illustrator.
Subject: The poster features a central figure of Jesus Christ pointing toward the horizon, set against a large yellow sun, symbolizing hope and global reconstruction.
Purpose: It was part of a major fundraising and promotional campaign for the Methodist Episcopal Church's centenary, which aimed to raise millions for post-World War I missionary and reconstruction work.
Historical Context
The "Methodist Centenary" celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This specific poster appeared in various formats, including larger street posters and smaller newspaper supplements. Pfeifer's style for this piece is often described as similar to early 20th-century magazine serial illustrations, such as those found in The Century Magazine or Ladies' Home Journal. |
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