Photographic Print : Turco-Italian War - farewell to wives & families, by Matania
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Turco-Italian War - farewell to wives & families, by Matania
The Turco-Italian War - off to Tripoli: The last farewell to wives and families. The scene outside the Royal Naval barracks at St. Lucia, Naples. Wive and mothers congregate in the yard outside the barracks in the hope of spending a few last moments with sailors before they departed for the war. The sailors pass through a subterranean passage to the yard depicted by the artist. The old iron gates seen were at a disused entrance, long since permanently closed. Date: 1911
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Media ID 14375526
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Apr16 Barracks Families Farewell Fortunino Goodbye Italians Lucia Matania Mobilisation Naples Sailor Sailors Tripoli Wives Yard Turco
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Experience the rich history of the Turco-Italian War through this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This moving image, titled "The last farewell to wives and families," captures the poignant moment outside the Royal Naval barracks at St. Lucia, Naples, as soldiers bid farewell to their loved ones before embarking on their journey to Tripoli. This beautiful, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online by renowned artist Matania, transports you back in time, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Add this historic photograph to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.2cm (14.8" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled "The Turco-Italian War - off to Tripoli: The last farewell to wives and families," captures a poignant moment in history as wives and mothers bid their final goodbyes to their sailor husbands and loved ones before they embarked on the war front. The scene unfolds outside the Royal Naval barracks at St. Lucia in Naples, Italy, in 1911, as the country prepared for the Turco-Italian War over the control of Tripoli in Libya. The photograph, painted by renowned British war artist Fortunino Matania, depicts a crowd of women gathered in the yard outside the barracks, their faces etched with a mixture of sadness, hope, and determination. The sailors, dressed in their uniforms, are seen passing through a subterranean passage that leads to the yard, their final moments with their families slipping away as they prepare to depart. The old iron gates at the disused entrance to the barracks, long since permanently closed, serve as a stark reminder of the impending separation. The date, April 16, 1911, is inscribed in the bottom left corner of the painting, marking the moment in time when these families said their last goodbyes. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the human side of war, highlighting the emotional toll it takes on families and loved ones as their men leave to fight for their country. The painting is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during times of conflict and the enduring strength and resilience of those left behind.
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