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Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) was an Italian artist and illustrator who is best known for his realistic portrayals of the First World War

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Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: George VI in coronation robes: the Robe of Purple Velvet, with the Imperial State Crown, 1937

George VI in coronation robes: the Robe of Purple Velvet, with the Imperial State Crown, 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: George VI in coronation robes: the Crimson Robe of State, with the Cap of Maintenance, 1937

George VI in coronation robes: the Crimson Robe of State, with the Cap of Maintenance, 1937. Artist: Fortunino Matania
George VI in coronation robes: the Crimson Robe of State, with the Cap of Maintenance, 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Pharaohs Workers - Ancient Egypt - by Fortunino Matania

Pharaohs Workers - Ancient Egypt - by Fortunino Matania
Workers building a temple or palace for a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. Date: Unknown, poss. 1920s

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Matania Advertisement Illustration

Matania Advertisement Illustration
A detailed illustration, probably used for advertisement purposes, showing a scene in which two elegantly dressed figures, a man and a seated young lady

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: An allegory about the peace negotiations at end of WW1

An allegory about the peace negotiations at end of WW1
A rather biased allegorical illustration by Fortunino Matania showing Justice, with her foot on the prostrate giant of Germany, holding her sword in one hand and scales in another

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Exhibition of life-saving techniques at the Bath Club in Dover Street

Exhibition of life-saving techniques at the Bath Club in Dover Street. The swimming baths of choice for high society, the Bath Club attracted a well-heeled membership. Date: 1912

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The Typhoon at the London Hippodrome by Matania

The Typhoon at the London Hippodrome by Matania
The Typhoon, the latest water spectacle at the London Hippodrome, where a storm was created in the theatres state-of-the-art water tank

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The Midwinter Festival in Roman London

The Midwinter Festival in Roman London at the time of the Emperor Nero as imagined by the artist, Fortunino Matania. Citizens carry offerings to the temple while a small boy stands

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Treaty of Versailles, 1919 by Fortunino Matania

Treaty of Versailles, 1919 by Fortunino Matania
The Signing of the Peace Treaty with Germany at Versailles. Britains Prime Minister signing the peace treaty with Germany in the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles, June 28, 1919

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The Taverna of the Excelsior Palace, Venice Lido

The Taverna of the Excelsior Palace, Venice Lido
Luncheon at the Taverna restaurant of the Excelsior Palace Hotel at the fashionable Venice Lido. Diners were encouraged to visit the Taverna in their swimwear or beach pyjamas

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: North Pole, looks like according to Frederick Cook 1908

North Pole, looks like according to Frederick Cook 1908
Polar exploration in 1908 on the front cover of The Sphere, showing Dr. Frederick A. Cook setting-up camera equipment to take a photograph of an igloo with the United States of Americas flag with two

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: An Incident in the Retreat from Mons, (1919). Creator: Unknown

An Incident in the Retreat from Mons, (1919). Creator: Unknown
An Incident in the Retreat from Mons, (1919). Scene from the First World War: in August 1914 the British Expeditionary Force were attacked by the Germans at Mons in Belgium

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Princess Caraboo and Napoleon by Fortunino Matania

Princess Caraboo and Napoleon by Fortunino Matania
Mary Baker (n饠 Willcocks) (1791-1864) a Devonshire cobblers daughter and noted impostor. Posing as the fictional Princess Caraboo

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Bathing in the Ganges by Fortunino Matania

Bathing in the Ganges by Fortunino Matania
With our special artist in India: a wonderful sight in the metropolis of Hinduism. Thousands of pilgrims, fakirs and other worshippers bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges, Benares, India

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Off the Point de la Vieille at Monte Carlo, water skiing

Off the Point de la Vieille at Monte Carlo, water skiing
Woman water skiing off the Point de la Vieille at Monte Carlo beach on the French Riviera. Part of a series of illustrations by Fortunino Matania done in the Bystander to publicise the resort

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Roman Chariot Races at the British Empire Exhibition

Roman Chariot Races at the British Empire Exhibition
The Great Circus at Wembley - The Thrilling Roman Chariot Races at Wembley Stadium. A new thrill for visitors to the British Empire Exhibition

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Circus Maximus in Rome by Matania

Circus Maximus in Rome by Matania
Proposed reconstruction of the Circus Maximus in Rome - the Circus at its zenith. A fight with wild beasts in the long arena of the Circus Maximus - a mounted archer meets an oncoming lion

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Woollands store in Knightsbridge by Matania

Woollands store in Knightsbridge by Matania
The Christmas Shopping Season - A Sphere artist visits a West-End House. A scene in the costume salon of Messrs. Woollands well-known house in Knightsbridge, the centre of fashion

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The Strand Roman Bath Reconstructed by Matania

The Strand Roman Bath Reconstructed by Matania
The roman bath in the Strand, its probable appearance in antiquity envisaged by the Sphere artist and enthusiast in Roman antiquities, Fortunino Matania

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli by Matania

Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli by Matania
The Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli: the manner in which the Italian soldier amuses himself en route. Date: 1911

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Sphere front cover - Treasure Island at the Strand Theatre

Sphere front cover - Treasure Island at the Strand Theatre
Front cover of The Sphere featuring illustration by Fortunino Matania of a scene from the play, Treasure Island, performed at the Strand Theatre in 1922 with Arthur Bourchier in the role of Long John

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: George V, Queen Mary & Prince of Wales by Matania

George V, Queen Mary & Prince of Wales by Matania
The three royal makers of Wembley - The King, the Queen and the Prince of Wales (President of the British Empire Exhibition). A special group by Fortunino Matania. Date: 1924

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The Gold Coast section at the Wembley exhibition, Matania

The Gold Coast section at the Wembley exhibition, Matania
When North meets South at Wembley - a study in the Gold Coast section. Illustration by Fortunino Matania of the British Empire exhibition at Wembley, showing a fair-haired Western girl

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Elephants pull steam roller & motors for Amir of Afghanistan

Elephants pull steam roller & motors for Amir of Afghanistan
The most remarkable caravan that ever entered Afghanistan - a steam roller and motors for the Ameer. Ten elephants sent to Chaman to convey a steam roller, a motor car

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii by Fortunino Matania

Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii by Fortunino Matania
In front of the magnificent temple of Apollo: a reconstruction of Pompeii before the terrible eruption of 79 A.D. A scene drawn by Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Sketches at the Royal Tournament

Sketches at the Royal Tournament
Leaves from an artists sketch book - impressions of some of the figures and incidents at the Royal tournament by Fortunino Matania

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Fortunino Matania - Sphere artist at Cowes

Fortunino Matania - Sphere artist at Cowes
Illustrator and special artist for The Sphere, Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) pictured at Cowes on the Isle of Wight during Cowes Week where he was there to observe

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Chez Vous, Venice Lido by Fortunino Matania

Chez Vous, Venice Lido by Fortunino Matania
An impression of Chez Vous, the night club of the Excelsior Hotel at the Venice Lido, favoured resort for smart society, showing the multi-coloured fountains providing a magical backdrop to the dance

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti

Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti
Nefertiti, Queen of Akhna-ton, pictured officiating as priestess in her own temple in the City of Horizon. The little princes and princesses stand beside the king, who

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The Mona Lisa Smile by Fortunino Matania

The Mona Lisa Smile by Fortunino Matania
Scene painted by Fortunino Matania depicting the reason behind the famous smile of Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa Da Vinci. employs a variety of musicians, clowns and monkeys to keep his model amused

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: A burial in Ancient Egypt by Matania

A burial in Ancient Egypt by Matania
A Burial in Ancient Egypt - A Reconstruction of the Scene at the Entombment of a High Official. Women mourners lamenting before the mummy of the departed Egyptian whilst the priest conducts

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Armistice Day, November 11 1918 by Fortunino Matania

Armistice Day, November 11 1918 by Fortunino Matania
King and People in the Streets of London, Armistice Day, November 11, 1918. King George V and Queen Mary driving through the streets of London greeted by jubilant crowds celebrating the end of

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The storming of the trenches round Loos by Fortunino Matania

The storming of the trenches round Loos by Fortunino Matania
The Storming of the Trenches round Loos: British Soldiers Rushing the German Positions, September 25 1915. " Faster, Boys! Give Them Hell

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Burrs Mill, Bury - Italian internees, WWII - Matania

Burrs Mill, Bury - Italian internees, WWII - Matania
Interior view of Burrs Mill, Bury, Lancashire, a former mill and bleaching factory, which was used to intern Italian prisoners during the Second World War

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: A musical interlude by Fortunino Matania

A musical interlude by Fortunino Matania
18th century interior with a man playing a harpsichord while a woman accompanies him by singing. Date: 20th century

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: The artists wife in Renaissance dress by Fortunino Matania

The artists wife in Renaissance dress by Fortunino Matania
Ellen Jane Goldsack, known as Goldie, second wife of the Italian artist, Fortunino Matania painted wearing a sumptuous Renaissance dress and holding a prayer book in one hand

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Judith, Slayer of Holofernes by Matania

Judith, Slayer of Holofernes by Matania
Judith, slayer of Holofernes, about to do some slaying as the latter lies asleep, unconcerned that her dress is about to fall off. No

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Helen of Troy by Matania

Helen of Troy by Matania
Helen of Troy and King Priam watch Paris and Menelaus fight for her sake. Illustration to accompany the first story in a series on Famous Women from History written by Kenneth Bell

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Winter 1915, flooded British trench by Matania, WW1

Winter 1915, flooded British trench by Matania, WW1
A British trench on the Western Front during the winter of 1915 drawn by The Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania and demonstrating the sort of flooded

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: A Typical Albanian soldier

A Typical Albanian soldier
This is a picture of a typical Albanian soldier from 1914. Date: 1914

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: With the British heavy guns on the Western Front, Matania

With the British heavy guns on the Western Front, Matania
A British heavy howitzer in action on the Western Front against an opposing German position. The shot has just been fired and Matanias drawing (done from official material supplied)

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1

Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1
Surrendered German being marshalled by British soldiers following the defeat of their counter-attack at Trones Wood. The incident depicted took place near an advanced trench in the British line

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: An Interlude, by Fortunino Matania

An Interlude, by Fortunino Matania
In a shell damaged French chateau, tired Allied officers rest pensively, listening to a British officer playing a piano and a French officer singing Date: 1917

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Italian soldiers on the Isonzo Front

Italian soldiers on the Isonzo Front
Italian soldiers charge and capture a position on the Isonzo Front, the scene of battles between the Austro-Hungarian and Italian armies between June 1915 and November 1917

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: Well, Heres Luck! - British trench scene

Well, Heres Luck! - British trench scene
In a British dug-out, soldiers raise their glasses and wish themselves luck for the coming battle. Date: 1917

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: British Advance on Western Front

British Advance on Western Front
British soldiers drag a captured German Field Gun into a new position in order to use it against the enemy Date: 1917

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: His Other Eyes

His Other Eyes
A blind soldier sits and listens as a female companion reads from a newspaper or magazine, keeping him updated with news. This drawing was donated by the artist, Fortunino Matania

Background imageFortunino Matania Collection: In the famous Plug Street Wood

In the famous Plug Street Wood. A relief party marching along Regent Street. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)



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Fortunino Matania Collection

Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) was an Italian artist and illustrator who is best known for his realistic portrayals of the First World War. Born in Naples, he began his career as a political cartoonist before becoming a war correspondent for the Illustrated London News. He produced over 500 drawings of the conflict, depicting scenes from both the Western and Eastern Fronts with an incredible level of detail and accuracy. His work was highly praised by contemporaries such as Winston Churchill, who called him “the most remarkable battle artist of all time”. After the war, Matania continued to produce illustrations for magazines and books until his death in 1963. His legacy lives on today through exhibitions dedicated to his work around the world.
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Our beautiful pictures are available as Framed Prints, Photos, Wall Art and Photo Gifts

The Fortunino Matania collection, available on Media Storehouse, showcases the works of one of the most celebrated artists of his time. Born in Naples in 1881, Matania moved to London at a young age and quickly established himself as a prominent illustrator and painter. His work was featured in numerous publications including The Sphere, Illustrated London News and The Graphic. Our collection features a range of stunning artworks that capture significant moments from history such as World War I battles and royal events. Matania's attention to detail is evident in each piece with intricate depictions of uniforms, landscapes and facial expressions. Media Storehouse offers various options for customers to purchase these artworks including framed prints or canvas wall art. These pieces are perfect for those looking to add some historical significance to their home or office decor. The Fortunino Matania collection is an impressive display of artistic talent that captures important moments from our past through beautiful illustrations.
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What are Fortunino Matania (Artists Arts) art prints?

Fortunino Matania was an Italian artist who is best known for his detailed and realistic illustrations of historical events, military battles, and famous figures. His artwork captures the essence of the moment with incredible accuracy and attention to detail. Fortunino Matania's art prints are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. We offer a wide range of Fortunino Matania art prints that showcase his exceptional talent as an illustrator. These prints are produced using high-quality materials to ensure that they last for years to come. They are perfect for adding a touch of history or military nostalgia to any home or office space. Whether you're looking for a print depicting a famous battle scene or one featuring your favorite historical figure, we have something for everyone in our collection of Fortunino Matania art prints. Each print is carefully crafted to capture the beauty and drama of its subject matter, making it a true work of art that will be treasured for generations.
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What Fortunino Matania (Artists Arts) art prints can I buy from Media Storehouse?

We offer a wide range of Fortunino Matania art prints that are available for purchase. These prints showcase the incredible talent and skill of this renowned artist, who was known for his stunning illustrations and paintings. Some of the most popular Fortunino Matania art prints available from Media Storehouse include his iconic wartime scenes, which depict soldiers in action during World War I and II. These powerful images capture the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for their country, making them ideal for history buffs or anyone interested in military history. In addition to these war-themed prints, Media Storehouse also offers a variety of other Fortunino Matania artworks that showcase his versatility as an artist. From beautiful landscapes to charming portraits and still lifes, there is something for everyone in this collection. Whether you're looking to add some classic artwork to your home or office decor or simply want to appreciate the work of one of history's greatest artists, we have a great selection of Fortunino Matania art prints that are sure to impress.
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We offer a wide range of Fortunino Matania art prints for sale. The cost of these prints varies depending on the size and type of print you choose. We have a selection of high-quality paper prints available in various sizes, as well as canvas prints that come stretched and ready to hang. Our Fortunino Matania art prints are an affordable way to add some classic artwork to your home or office decor. Each print is produced using the latest printing technology to ensure that every detail is captured accurately. We take great pride in offering our customers access to some of the world's most iconic artworks at competitive prices. Whether you're looking for a small print or a large canvas, we have something for everyone. So if you're interested in purchasing one of our Fortunino Matania art prints, please browse our collection today and find the perfect piece for your space.
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