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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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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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