The artwork titled “Polo at Lakewood” was created by George Bellows in 1910 using oil on canvas. This piece belongs to the American Realism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. It is currently housed at the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
The artwork vividly captures a dynamic scene of a polo match under a vast, dramatic sky. The intense energy of the game is palpable, with a cluster of horses and their riders converging at the center of the composition. The players, mounted on both dark and light-colored horses, are depicted in mid-action as they vie for control of the ball with their mallets. The onlookers, elegantly dressed, stand on the edge of the field, their attentions riveted on the unfolding spectacle. The turbulent sky overhead adds to the sense of movement and urgency, while the lush green field contrasts starkly with the players’ white attire and the muted tones of the distant landscape. Through his dynamic brushwork and keen eye for detail, Bellows masterfully conveys the excitement and vigor of the polo match.
