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Wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward
A wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward that was originally a school. He is being visited by an elegant lady who is seated beside the bed.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time, his wartime work was immensely popular and appeared in nearly every major news magazine, Allied, Neutral and Central Powers alike. Literally tens of millions of readers saw wartime events through the medium of Matanias weekly illustrations and, as such, he played an important role in defining peoples mental image of what Great War battlefield scenes and soldiers looked like. Date: circa 1917
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1881 1963 Accomplished Alike Allied Appeared Defining Fortunino Illustrations Illustrators Immensely Important Literally Lying Major Matania Matanias Medium Mental Millions Neutral News Originally Played Powers Readers Realistic Role Tens Visited Ward Weekly Wounded Artists
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the poignant beauty of history with our exquisite jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle, featuring the poignant image "Wounded French Soldier" by renowned artist Fortunino Matania, offers a glimpse into the past. Set in a hospital ward that was once a school, the puzzle pieces reveal a wounded French soldier lying in bed, being comforted by an elegant lady. Each intricately cut piece brings the details of this evocative scene to life, transporting you to a time of courage and resilience. Immerse yourself in this moving historical moment and unwind with the therapeutic process of piecing together this stunning jigsaw puzzle.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this poignant and evocative image by renowned Italian-born artist Fortunino Matania, a wounded French soldier lies in a hospital ward that was once a school. The soldier's weary expression and disheveled uniform speak volumes of the hardships and sacrifices of war. The elegant lady seated beside him, her refined attire in stark contrast to the harsh realities of the battlefield, offers a glimmer of hope and comfort in this moment of despair. Matania, a highly accomplished realistic illustrator and artist, was a prolific creator during the Great War, with his work appearing in nearly every major news magazine across Allied, Neutral, and Central Powers. His illustrations reached an estimated tens of millions of readers each week, making him a significant influence in shaping the public's mental image of the war. This powerful and emotive piece, dated circa 1917, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the small acts of kindness that can bring solace in the darkest of times.
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