The artwork, titled “Untitled (Baseball),” was created by Howardena Pindell in 1966. This piece belongs to the art movement known as Lyrical Abstraction and falls under the genre of figurative art.
“Untitled (Baseball)” showcases a dynamic scene rendered in vibrant hues and bold, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of the Lyrical Abstraction movement. Central to the composition are two figures, seemingly engaged in an athletic activity, presumably baseball, against a brightly colored background dominated by warm shades of orange and yellow. One figure, dressed in a blue top with reddish-brown pants, appears to be in mid-motion, possibly pitching or swinging. The surrounding forms are abstract, providing a sense of movement and energy while allowing the viewer’s imagination to interpret the scene. The use of contrasting colors and textured application of paint imbues the piece with a sense of spontaneity and emotional intensity.
