John Francis Coleman, Right Field, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
"Right Field, Pittsburgh" is a black and white photograph by Goodwin & Company from the *Old Judge* series of trading cards. The series was produced in 1888 for Old Judge Cigarettes, featuring portraits of notable baseball players of the time. This specific card features John Francis Coleman, a right fielder for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. The photograph captures Coleman holding a baseball bat, showcasing a casual yet confident posture that reflects the spirit of the early baseball era. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serves as a historical document and a reminder of the enduring legacy of baseball in American culture.
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