I have always thought of it as just a square of dirt...mounds, besides the elevation part, have pretty much been round in shape. So it was just the artists fanciful and non-accurate way to introduce some dirt contrast, and thus simulate a batters box while having the outfield stands in the background (even if that means the Babe is facing the wrong direction). Otherwise, if accuracy had been a priority, Ruth's backside would have been facing us, the baseball card viewer.
Brian
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