Baseball 1966

"Baseball" (1966) is a watercolor drawing by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976). Calder is most known for his kinetic sculptures, but he also created a vast body of drawings and gouaches. The whimsical lines and shapes of "Baseball" display Calder's signature style, which blends abstraction with representation. The figures are simplified, almost cartoonish, with exaggerated features, yet retain a sense of human presence. The loose, gestural lines of ink and watercolor evoke a sense of movement and spontaneity.