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The Champion Stakes
3671660 The Champion Stakes by Allen, William Sullivant Vanderbilt (1860-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Sporting incidents; being a collection of sixteen plates done in color with numerous smaller cuts representing the most important events of the track, field and road. The designs by W.S. Vanderbilt Allen, with an introduction by Colonel William Jay; the whole described in text by H. Milford Steele.
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by Allen, W. S. Vanderbilt); © Newberry Library
Media ID 33093912
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by William Sullivant Vanderbilt Allen is a captivating 19th-century print that captures the essence of sporting incidents and important events in track, field, and road. This vibrant artwork, housed at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, USA, showcases sixteen plates done in color with numerous smaller cuts. In this particular scene depicted by Allen's skilled hand, we are transported to a thrilling polo match. The image portrays a group of men on horseback engaged in an intense game of polo. The players exude strength and determination as they skillfully maneuver their horses across the field. The focal point of the composition is a dashing man clad in a crisp uniform and donning an elegant hat. He epitomizes masculinity and athleticism as he expertly wields his mallet to strike the ball with precision. Surrounding him are other sportsmen who share his passion for this exhilarating sport. The energy captured within this print is palpable; it encapsulates not only the excitement of polo but also reflects upon the broader significance of sports within society during that era. It serves as a reminder of how sports can unite people from all walks of life through their shared love for competition and physical prowess. "The Champion Stakes" stands as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact—a testament to W. S. Vanderbilt Allen's talent as well as its enduring relevance even today.
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