He was America’s greatest folk artist – Norman Rockwell, an illustrator who brought the spirit of the country alive for the world to see! Sports were a recurring theme in Rockwell’s career, and this is one of his many works centered around the game of baseball. From his “Sporting Boys” series comes “Choosin’ Up”, this hilarious look at four motley pre-teen kids “climbing the bat” to see which team gets to hit first. From the always-serious bespectacled one who tries to be the leader, to the snarky sidekick who is not at all happy about losing, to the athletic jock enjoying his success, to the little brother tagging along on this hot summer’s afternoon, this work of art perfectly captures the joys of boyhood in 20th century America, and the love of America’s pastime. A rare print for your wall and your collection!