Large Vintage Polo Painting – Oil on Canvas – Framed 119 × 94 Cm

Equine Sporting Work of Art Oil Painting Horse & Riders Polo Match.

A striking large original oil painting depicting a polo match, signed by the artist and dated ‘78. The composition features four riders on dark horses mid-play, their mallets raised, captured with expressive brushwork and a minimalist background that emphasises movement and energy.

The painting has a modernist, semi-abstract style, with simplified figures and bold contrasts between the deep tones of the horses and the light, atmospheric background. Players in navy and orange jerseys provide strong visual highlights across the scene.

This large vintage artwork captures the speed and rhythm of polo, with the horses shown in powerful motion and the riders leaning into the action.

Its wide horizontal format makes this painting ideal as a statement piece above a sofa, desk, or fireplace, particularly in country houses, equestrian interiors, or spaces looking for striking vintage art.

Condition

• Good vintage condition overall

• Frame shows light wear but presents well

• Signed clearly in the lower right corner

Highlights

• Original oil painting

• Signed and dated by the artist ('78)

• Large decorative statement piece

• Ideal for equestrian, sporting, or traditional/ modern interiors alike

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Polo is one of the world’s oldest team sports, believed to have originated in ancient Persia over 2,000 years ago before spreading across Asia and later becoming popular in Europe during the 19th century. Today the sport is closely associated with traditional equestrian culture and is played in many countries including the United Kingdom, Argentina, and the United States.

In a polo match, two teams of four riders compete on horseback to drive a small ball down a large grass field and score goals using long-handled wooden mallets. The game is fast-paced and requires exceptional skill, coordination, and horsemanship, with players often riding several horses during a match to maintain speed and endurance.

Polo has long been celebrated in art for its dramatic movement and elegance, with paintings often capturing the powerful motion of the horses and the dynamic interaction between riders as they compete for the ball.