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About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows two baseball players in action. One is a pitcher, mid-throw, wearing a cap and striped pants. The other is a batter, swinging a bat, also in a cap and uniform. The background is plain, focusing all attention on their dynamic poses. Notice the text: "CHRISTY MATTHEWSON" and "THE BABE" label the players, with a caption below reading, *"NOT ALLEVILS ARE SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY."* The artist used simple ink lines to create movement and energy. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shading with layered lines.