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Gordon Highlander interrogated by German Officers
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Gordon Highlander interrogated by German Officers
I won t - After a raid on the British lines in Northern France, a Gordon Highlander is being interrogated by German Officers.. 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 1916
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In this evocative print by Fortunino Matania, titled 'Interrogated,' we witness a pivotal moment during the Great War as a lone Gordon Highlander soldier is questioned by German officers following a raid on the British lines in Northern France. Matania, an accomplished realistic illustrator and artist, captured the raw emotion and tension of the scene with remarkable detail and skill. His work was published weekly in various major news magazines, reaching tens of millions of readers across Allied, Neutral, and Central Powers, making him an influential figure in shaping the public's mental image of the war. Dated around 1916, this powerful illustration offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the battlefield and the human cost of conflict.
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