Children with a Cop Sneaking a Peak, 1920
Photographer: Unknown, but believed to be in be in the public domain
Photo Subject: A cop joins children peeking through a ballpark's outfield fence in Boston around 1920.
Fun Fact: Peeking through a baseball fence to get a free look at the game is as American as baseball. Holding with this tradition are the rooftops at Wrigley field and the archways in right field at Oracle Field in San Francisco. Unfortunately, the rooftops at Wrigley now charge for the privilege and Oracle Field will only allow you a free peek for three innings.
Painting Detail: Printed on 13” x 19” canvas and painted using Schmincke Mussini and Marshall’s oil paints. Finer details, life the child’s checkered jacket, were made using Prismacolor pencils.