Baseball Players Practicing 1875

"Baseball Players Practicing" is a watercolor painting created in 1875 by American artist Thomas Eakins, known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. The painting features two men in baseball uniforms practicing, one preparing to swing at the bat and the other taking a stance as a catcher. The composition, with its focus on athleticism and the details of the players' poses, reflects Eakins' interest in capturing the movement and skill of the human form.