Matania Collection (page 4)

The Rescue by Fortunino Matania
The Rescue - a scene on a Swiss snow slope. One skier leans over to rescue a small pet dog who has fallen over the edge of a snowy ledge, much to the distress of a small child. Date: 1922

WW1 - Encouraging investment in the Commercial Bank of Italy
" Give your shield to Italy" - a WW1-era card encouraging investment in the new 5% Italian loan available through the Commercial Bank of Italy. circa 1917

Procession of fancy dress costumes at the Epilogue Ball
The culminating point of the great advertising convention, the Epilogue Ball, marking the close of the first International Advertising Convention held in Britain

Matania as consultant on the film, Susie in the Bath
The Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, leading illustrator for The Sphere magazine, pictured giving professional hints to actor Gene Gerrard on the set of the new John Stafford film

Fortunino Matania at Centenary Dinner
The famous magazine illustrator and artist, Fortunino Matania (1881-1963), special artist for The Sphere, and later illustrator of historical stories in Britannia and Eve

Richard I at the Siege of Acre by Matania
Richard I at the Siege of Acre on horseback jumps over a horse swinging his axe through the air about to strike two men. Date: 1191

Delhi Durbar 1911 The Brilliant Proclamation Scene, Matania
Proclamation by the native herald during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 as recorded in person by the artist Fortunino Matania on 12 December 1911

Sphere cover - floating gondola at the Savoy by Matania
A remarkable dinner party given at the Savoy Hotel, London by Mr G. A. Kessler who entertained twenty-four guests in a large white

On the Tirreno by Matania
A girl in a red swimming costume surveys the azure blue sea on the Tirreno on the Italian coast. Date: 1924

Tatler cover - Duchess of Gloucester in her wedding gown
Front cover of The Tatler showing Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott in her wedding gown (designed by Norman Hartnell), in a picture specially drawn by Fortunino Matania

Gunners sheltering during a bombardment, 1917, Matania
With our artist on the Western Front - No II. New Series. Front cover of The Sphere featuring the first of a new set of drawings done by the magazines special artist during his latest visit to

Letter from Buckingham Palace to artist Matania
A letter to the Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, dated 13 June 1919, written by Queen Marys lady-in-waiting. The Queen had bought a painting from the artist

Fortunino Matania
The artist Fortunino Matania

Children by a kitchen hearth
Two children and a dog pictured gazing at the burning embers of a fire in a kitchen inglenook. Other kitchen furniture and equipment include an armchair, bellows and a basket of vegetables

Portrait of a young woman by Fortunino Matania
Portrait of a young woman gazing directly at the artist with her hand under her chin. Date: c.1935

Still life of pink roses by Fortunino Matania
A variety of pink and peach coloured roses in a blue and white vase. Date: c.1950

Manchester Regiment capture Givenchy 1914
The Manchester Regiment capture the occupied village of Givenchy on 20th December 1914. The area had been the scene of fighting for several days

Neuve Chapelle, 1915 by Matania
Reproduction in The Sphere of a painting of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle by Fortunino Matania which he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1918

General John J. Pershing by Fortunino Matania
General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War

Sphere cover - Cessation of fighting on Russian Front, WW1
Front cover of The Sphere with illustration by Fortunino Matania showing the cessation of fighting on the Russian Front with Bolshevik leaders Trotsky

Lance-Corporal O Leary wins a Victoria Cross
Irish soldier Michael John O Leary outstrips the rest of his assault party at great speed and reaches a German barricade, killing all five of a machine gun crew before they have a chance to turn

Leach and Hogan win the Victoria Cross
An illustration by Fortunino Matania (based on a report in the Manchester Guardian newspaper) showing how Lieutenant James Leach

Zeppelin machine gunners by Matania, WW1
Zeppelin machine gunners attempting to beat off a British aeroplane attack. The gunners are positioned on a 9 foot platform above the bow end of the airship

A hotel terrace after lunch in St. Moritz, Switzerland
The hotel terrace is full of people having lunch and enjoying the splendid sunlight. They can be seen either sleeping, reading or enyoying hot beverages

King George V and Queen Mary walking down aisle
King George V and Queen Mary entering St. Pauls Cathedral for a special service on the occasion of their Silver Wedding in July 1918

German soldiers fleeing from a firing tank, WW1
Frightened German soldiers fleeing from a firing tank during the First World War. Date: 1916

Coronation of Haakon VII of Norway
The Coronation of Haakon VII (Prince Carl of Denmark and Iceland, born Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel (18721957)

King George V and Queen Mary at a banquet with Cosmo Lang, Archibishop of Canterbury, in the right foreground. Guests include the Crown Princess of Germany and the Princess of Japan. Date: 1911

Sailors hauling a boat onto the deck of a ship, WW1
Sailors hauling a boat onto the deck of a ship, directed by an officer, probably as part of a lifeboat drill, May 1915. Date: 1915

Italian artillery in the Alps, WW1
Italian artillery in the Alps during the First World War. Travelling on a new military road, a soldier climbs over and makes sure that the timbers are not displaced by the weight of the passing gun

Russian bayonet charge in East Prussia
In East Prussia, between Korschen and Bartenstein, a Russian bayonet charge has a devastating effect on the German forces. Date: 26 August 1914

German 21cm Howitzer shell case with engravings, WW1
A German 21cm Howitzer shell case with extensively engraved battle scenes taken from the works of Fortunino Matania. Trench Art

Struggle for the Yser Canal, First World War
Desperate struggle between German and Belgian troops in a German attack on the Yser Canal, Belgium. Fierce hand to hand fighting; some cows which had been grazing in a field nearby were killed by

Pro Italia - Allies and Brothers-In-Arms for Justice. Drawn for an Italian Celebration on Italian Day, 7th October 1915, and disposed of in the streets in the form of a souvenir pocket handkerchief

The Windsor Greys in their Coronation Harness
Am impression by Fortunino Matania of the famous Windsor Greys ready harnessed in the stableyard before taking the State coach round to the Palace entrance where they will transport King George VI to

Coal strike of 1912
National coal strike of 1912. Workers went on strike from February to early April, to secure a minimum wage. 1912

Aucklands advance from its battalion headquarters
This drawing relates to an incident on the 14th/15th September 1916 and is described in a book entitled A Saga of the Sword by Austin F. Britten, published by Arrowsmith, London 1928

Somewhere in France A concert behind the lines
Somewhere in France. A concert behind the lines. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

The Communication Trench. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

In a British advanced observation post. How artillery fire is observed and corrected. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere

How the Staff is informed of movements at the Front. A scene in a stately French chateau. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere

The famous 4 days retreat from Mons. How the wounded helped the wounded between Le Cateau and Landrecies. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere

Winter conditions in the Yser country. A scene on the snow-covered road leading to the rear. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere

The King at the Front. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

King George VI in his ceremonial robes by Matania
A triptych of paintings by Fortunino Matania of King George VI dressed in his ceremonial Coronation robes. These paintings were adapted from three done of King Edward VIII for his Coronation

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon shows Duke of York around Glamis

The Sphere Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition
Front cover of The Sphere Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition in which Captain Scott and his four comrades perished after being beaten to the South Pole by Norwegian, Roald Amundsen

An Ancient Roman Playground in a Modern French Resort
This image depicts the New Bath at Deauville in Normandy by F. Matania. The baths were based on the classic style of ancient Rome providing luxury to wealthy travellers

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"Matania: Capturing the Essence of History and Humanity" Step into the world of Matania, where art becomes a powerful storyteller. From "Last Absolution of the Munsters" to "Good-bye, Old Man, " Fortunio Matania's masterpieces transport us through time. In "L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, " British guns dash through a French town, showcasing the relentless spirit of war. Meanwhile, in "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" Matania captures the innocence and wonderment of children during festive times. Witness strength personified in "The Strongest. " Feel the artist's passion as he unveils his sanctuary in "My Studio. " And amidst chaos and change during World War I, find solace at an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front. "The Cross Bearers" takes us to a WWI battlefield where bravery shines through adversity. In contrast, we are reminded of sacrifice with poignant scenes like that at Westminster Abbey for "The Unknown Warrior. " But it is not just history that Matania immortalizes; he also pays tribute to Australian troops counter-attacking at Amiens during WWI. Their courage echoes throughout generations. Through vivid strokes and meticulous attention to detail, Matania breathes life into moments frozen in time. His artworks transcend mere images; they become portals connecting past and present. So step into this captivating journey with Matania as your guide. Discover stories untold within each stroke of his brush – tales etched forever on canvas for all to see and feel.