Polo Collection (#4)

British Military Campaign to Tibet - sepoys in winter
Sepoys in winter, waiting to begin a polo match, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

British Military Campaign to Tibet - polo at Gyantse
Men playing Polo at Gyantse, Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

On The Boards
A watercolour painting of some riders on horseback, playing polo in a tightly packed space. Date: circa 1915

Edward, Prince of Wales, playing polo Date: 1922

Victorian women playing water polo
The Ravensbourne Ladies water polo cup, the teams that competed were Jersey and Swansea, playing at the Westminster Baths in Great Smith Street. The Swansea ladies won by four goals to two

New Zealand water polo team, sporting studio portrait, with team banner, on fern, fronds. From an article, The New Zealander as an Athlete'. Date: 1895

Food for the Maharajah's Ponies
A food delivery for the Maharajah of Jaipur's thirty six polo ponies, being stabled in Malmesbury during a visit to England by the All-Indian polo team. Date: 1933

Water Polo By Night
A nocturnal women's water polo match at the Stadio del Littoria in Rome, attended by Benito Mussolini. Date: 1931

Polo at Roehampton
A polo match at the Roehampton Club between the Royal Air Force and the Chinchillas. Date: 1931

National School of Equitation Advertisement
A painting of the interior of the National School of Equitation, with an active game of ladies indoor polo in play. The picture is used as part of an advertisement for the school to attract customers

Lord Shrewsbury at Hurlingham polo club
Major Charles Henry John Chetwynd-Talbot, 20th Earl of Shrewsbury, 20th Earl of Waterford, 5th Earl Talbot KCVO (1860-1921) was keen on polo. Here he is attending a pony show at the Hurlingham Club

Polo players
A polo game being played at the Hurlingham Club, Fulham in 1910. The players shown below are the Duke of Westminster (1879-1953) and Lord Shrewsbury (1860-1921). Date: 1910

Three Polo Players, c. 1600-25 (ink & w/c on paper)
7393882 Three Polo Players, c.1600-25 (ink & w/c on paper) by South Indian School, (17th century); 7x23.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Brothers Nicolo and Matteo Polo, father and uncle of the young Marco Polo (1254-1324)
JLJ4657788 Brothers Nicolo and Matteo Polo, father and uncle of the young Marco Polo (1254-1324) were received in the court of the Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

Monsters from the Land of Merkites described by Marco Polo. Miniature taken from " The Book of Wonders"
GIA4813029 Monsters from the Land of Merkites described by Marco Polo. Miniature taken from " The Book of Wonders" (" Devisement of the World")

People of Andaman cynocephals Strange human creatures with dog heads discovered by Marco Polo during his trips to Asia
JLJ4670964 People of Andaman cynocephals Strange human creatures with dog heads discovered by Marco Polo during his trips to Asia

Two Female Polo Players Standing with Horses, Portrait, USA, c. 1925 (b/w photo)
5974446 Two Female Polo Players Standing with Horses, Portrait, USA, c.1925 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Genghis Khan (Djengiz Khan, 1162-1227) prepares the war: Priest John and the messengers of Genghis Khan who confessed
JLJ4663586 Genghis Khan (Djengiz Khan, 1162-1227) prepares the war: Priest John and the messengers of Genghis Khan who confessed his orders to them

The Great Khan against the Japanese or "How the men of the Great Khan who surrounded the Island took the City of
JLJ4663597 The Great Khan against the Japanese or "How the men of the Great Khan who surrounded the Island took the City of their enemies." Miniature taken from " The Book of

The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)
ELD4861403 The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan), first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294)

Sailor, 1910 (Oil on canvas)
7306161 Sailor, 1910 (Oil on canvas) by Lucas-Lucas, Henry Frederick (1848-1943); 36x27 cm; The Queen's Royal Hussars, Tidworth

Death of Genghis-Khan - in "The Book of Wonders"(Devisement of the World)
LSE4102434 Death of Genghis-Khan - in " The Book of Wonders" (Devisement of the World, Il Milione) by Marco Polo (1254-1324) reproduced beginning 20th

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
826794 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

Officers playing the New Game of Polo (engraving)
1057976 Officers playing the New Game of Polo (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers playing the New Game of Polo)

Italy: Polo, Tempio Augusteo (b / w photo)
6011568 Italy: Polo, Tempio Augusteo (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo, Tempio Augusteo)

At the Polo, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho)
829069 At the Polo, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Polo)

Military Sports (engraving)
1049346 Military Sports (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sports. Illustration for The Graphic)

Bicycle Polo at the Crystal Palace (litho)
1597977 Bicycle Polo at the Crystal Palace (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle Polo at the Crystal Palace)

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
657168 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

Olympic Water Polo Date: 26 August 2004

Olympic Rings Womens Date: 13 August 2008

Womens Olympic Water Polo Date: 13 August 2008

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

Robinsons Drinks & Umpires Polo Shoes Wimbledon Championships 2011, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon, England 23 June 2011 Date: 23 June 2011

Donkey Polo in Egypt (colour litho)
7182159 Donkey Polo in Egypt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey Polo in Egypt. Illustration for Chatterbox (1920).); © Look and Learn

Allegorie des sports (Allegory of Sports) - Peinture de Charles Louis de Fredy, baron de Coubertin (1822-1908)
FIA5330593 Allegorie des sports (Allegory of Sports) - Peinture de Charles Louis de Fredy, baron de Coubertin (1822-1908), huile sur toile (97, 5x80 cm), 1896

Polo in Paris (b / w photo)
7167538 Polo in Paris (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo in Paris. Illustration for The Album, A Journal of Photographs of Men, Women)

Horseback Shooting
Rob Li

Fishing festival
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

A Polo Game: Page from a Kulliyyat (Collected Works) of Sa di, Safavid dynasty, c. 1585
A Polo Game: Page from a Kulliyyat (Collected Works) of Sa di, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, c. 1585

Crowd Watches Polo
18th June 1910: England play Ireland at polo at Hurlingham. Phillips Collection 1767 (Photo by Phillips/Getty Images)

Detail of a Catalan nautical chart (portulan) representing Asia of the 13th century
JLJ4601120 Detail of a Catalan nautical chart (portulan) representing Asia of the 13th century, on which one can see a caravan walking towards Cathay

Brothers Nicolo and Matteo Polo, uncle and father of Marco Polo (1254-1324
JLJ4657894 Brothers Nicolo and Matteo Polo, uncle and father of Marco Polo (1254-1324) handed to Pope Gregoire X a letter from Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan
JLJ4657818 The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan, first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294)

Qubilai (Kubilai Khan, first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294
JLJ4657729 Qubilai (Kubilai Khan, first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294) pays for his purchases with miniature murier bark coins taken from Marco Polos " The Book of

Pages 23 and 24 from the Book of Marco Polo, 1485 (printed book on paper)
AIS5344197 Pages 23 and 24 from the Book of Marco Polo, 1485 (printed book on paper) by Polo, Marco (1254-1324); Biblioteca Colombina, Seville

Lieutenant Joseph Sherer, Assistant to the Superintendent of Cachar, with his bearers
5921536 Lieutenant Joseph Sherer, Assistant to the Superintendent of Cachar, with his bearers, Manipur, 1861 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Map to Illustrate Polos Chapters on India, Map to Illustrate Polos Chapters on the Malay Countries (colour litho)
3628582 Map to Illustrate Polos Chapters on India, Map to Illustrate Polos Chapters on the Malay Countries (colour litho) by English School

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"Polo: A Timeless Sport of Elegance, Adventure, and Legacy" Step into the world of polo, where history intertwines with royalty and thrilling competition. Englands Polo Team in 1930 showcased the country's passion for this exhilarating sport that has captivated hearts worldwide. Tatler front cover featuring Prince Philip in July 1962 perfectly captures the regal charm associated with polo. The prince's presence adds a touch of sophistication to an already glamorous game. Delve into the luxurious interior of a 2002 VW Polo, where comfort meets style. This iconic car embodies the essence - sleek design combined with modern technology. Breaking stereotypes, women playing polo demonstrate their prowess on horseback while challenging gender norms. Their determination and skill redefine what it means to be a player in this traditionally male-dominated sport. Explore "Polo - Its Social Aspect" by Higgins, a book that delves deep into the social fabric woven around this captivating activity. Discover how it brings people together from all walks of life under one shared passion. "A Jaipur Allegory" takes us on an enchanting journey through India's rich cultural heritage intertwined with its love for polo. Experience the vibrant colors and traditions that make this allegory come alive. Travel back in time as Marco Polo's map unfolds before your eyes, revealing his legendary expeditions across unknown lands. His adventures inspire generations to seek new horizons both on and off the field. A vintage poster advertising Biarritz transports us to sun-kissed beaches where spectators gather to witness thrilling matches amidst breathtaking scenery. Feel the excitement building as anticipation fills the air. The Delhi Polo Team in 1916 showcases India's deep-rooted connection to this noble sport. Witness their camaraderie as they strive for victory while upholding tradition and honor. Burma's ancient city Pagan echoes with whispers of Marco Polo's footsteps—a testament to his enduring legacy.