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"Polo Party," captured by Slim Aarons on April 1, 1981, in the sun-drenched elegance of Palm Beach, Florida, radiates the familial warmth of equestrian aristocracy. This evocative photograph portrays Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America's foremost polo families, surrounded by his son Michael Butler, daughter Jorie Butler Kent, grandchildren Reutie Butler Shober and Adam Butler, and son-in-law Geoffrey Kent, their poised figures and stylish attire harmonizing against the lush backdrop of a grand estate, with an unidentified gentleman in the distance. The scene captures the essence of 1980s high society, weaving generational bonds with refined sophistication, evoking a timeless romance that continues to enchant admirers of polo heritage and elegant leisure.
Slim Aarons (1916–2006), born George Allen Aarons, rose from humble origins and World War II combat photography to become a celebrated chronicler of the elite, vowing post-war to photograph only "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," with his works gracing magazines like Town & Country and now preserved in the Getty Images archive.
This exquisite reproduction from Soicher Marin is printed on premium luster photo paper using state-of-the-art techniques, ensuring vibrant colors, sharp details, and enduring quality that brings a touch of mid-century sophistication to any space.
