Pitch Battle equestrian In Eye of the Storm

In Eye of the Storm 2019 Banks captures the quiet intensity that precedes action on the racetrack

This elegant watercolour by Martin Williams honours War Admiral

yet it seems to be pulled into an emotional vortex

Tall trees arch overhead

Pitch Battle equestrian In Eye of the StormVineta SayerOil on box canvas 76 cm x 152 cm (30 inches x 60 inches) Expressionist Pitch Battle originally painted in 2014 and now being reluctantly offered for sale by its current owner is a visceral clash unfolds in this monochromatic expression of speed and precision. The powerful forms of horses and riders dissolve into a swirl of motion, evoking the intensity of combat on the polo field. With bold brushwork and a dramatic use of light and shadow,