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The International Polo Matches at Hurlingham, the Second of the America Challenge Cup Games, 9 June (engraving)
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The International Polo Matches at Hurlingham, the Second of the America Challenge Cup Games, 9 June (engraving)
1629790 The International Polo Matches at Hurlingham, the Second of the America Challenge Cup Games, 9 June (engraving) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Polo Matches at Hurlingham, the Second of the America Challenge Cup Games, 9 June. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 June 1902.
G D Rowlandson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23079888
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "The International Polo Matches at Hurlingham, the Second of the America Challenge Cup Games, 9 June" takes us back to a thrilling moment in sporting history. Created by George Derville Rowlandson in 1902, this print captures the intensity and elegance of polo. Set against the backdrop of Hurlingham, England's prestigious polo club, this image showcases two teams competing for glory in the America Challenge Cup Games. The horses gallop across the field with grace and power as their riders skillfully maneuver their mallets to strike the ball. The atmosphere is electric as spectators watch from the sidelines, eagerly following every move. Intricate details bring this scene to life - from each player's uniform to their focused expressions. Amongst them stands Mr. George Miller, a prominent figure in American polo history. His presence adds an air of prestige to this already remarkable event. Rowlandson's masterful engraving technique beautifully captures both action and emotion within this snapshot of time. It transports us back over a century ago when polo was not only a sport but also a symbol of status and sophistication. As we admire this historical artwork today, we can't help but appreciate how it immortalizes an era where sportsmanship and horsemanship converged into one exhilarating spectacle on that fateful day - June 9th.
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