Despite the way the story ended, the highs and lows of the Euros gripped the nation. ‘The beautiful game’ has influenced  artists in many different ways. Most famously, it inspired L.S.Lowry’s  iconic painting ‘Going to the Match’ which is currently touring the UK and attracting art lovers and football fans alike. It last sold for £7.8 million, but if that’s slightly out of your price range, we have some great news. The limited edition collector’s print is available to buy through Clarendon Fine Art, a superb highlight of our world-leading Lowry and 20th Century Masters portfolio. 

Many contemporary artists have turned to football for inspiration, such as Keith Proctor’ with his touching illustrations of future stars, or Fabian Perez whose stunning portraits of some of the greatest players have been included in his acclaimed Living Legends collection. Hayley Goodhead's heartfelt 'Lionesses' sums up many of the reasons why we love sport, as she celebrates the England team bringing football home in 2022 in an image that combines triumph, patriotism and beauty.

The most thrilling event of the summer is possibly still ahead of us, as the brightest and best of the sporting world come together at the Paris Olympics. Among the athletes to watch is brilliant young British skateboarder Sky Brown, the country’s youngest ever medallist. Skateboarding, a sport richly intertwined with street art, brings its own artistic vibe, and innovative contemporary artists Mr Sly and Yuvi have used skateboards as their canvases to create eye-catching and dynamic conversation pieces. 2024 is also the year when surfing makes its Olympic debut and, according to Yuvi, is sure to rock the party!

If it is the visual element of sport you love more than the actual competition, David Gerstein’s witty graphic Tour de France wall sculpture of the peloton would make a spectacular impact in any interior, while the gentle whimsy of Doug Hyde’s rugby collection, created as part of his residence as official artist of the RFU, shows the game in a whole new light.

The summer has already given us some unforgettable moments. Andy Murray’s emotional farewell at Wimbledon, Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking stage win in the Tour de France, and Lewis Hamilton’s nail-biting victory at the Silverstone Grand Prix have all added to the drama. These remarkable individuals remind us of the diversity of sport and its many heroes (and villains) and we all have our personal favourites. We are delighted to tell you that several of our sporting and portrait artists are offering commissions in 2024, including Fabian Perez and Sherree Valentine-Daines. A commissioned painting is a uniquely personal way to celebrate the things and people you love and makes a wonderful bespoke gift or a precious addition to your own art collection.

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