Matita Collection

Ludwig van Beethoven (pencil & charcoal)
6365962 Ludwig van Beethoven (pencil & charcoal); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Ghigo Roli.

A Man wearing a Hat (pencil on paper)
3708625 A Man wearing a Hat (pencil on paper) by Jodi, Casimiro (1886-1948); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Autumn fashion from Matita
Showcasing part of the autumn collection from Matita. Checks were in. Date: 1939

Advertisement for Matita Ltd, British Made Sports Clothes'. Studio fashion portrait, showing model wearing striped jacket, skirt, gloves and matching hat. Date: 1933

Advertisement for Matita Ltd, clothing, with Mrs Balfour and two lurchers, fashion studio portrait. With description, Pleasantly assured in the matter of clothes

Act II, first scene and third act, stage equipment: The Chariot of Armida for Armida by G. Rossini
6283536 Act II, first scene and third act, stage equipment: The Chariot of Armida for Armida by G. Rossini. 1952 (pencile and tempera on a canvas board) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico)

I want to le human forms in movement (Dynamic Decomposition), 1913 (black pencile, black ink)
6366702 I want to le human forms in movement (Dynamic Decomposition), 1913 (black pencile, black ink, white tempera and white w/c on paper) by Boccioni

I want to le human forms in movement (Muscles in movement), 1913 (black pencile, black ink)
6366701 I want to le human forms in movement (Muscles in movement), 1913 (black pencile, black ink, white tempera and white w/c on paper) by Boccioni

Imaginary Landscape with gravestone dedicated to the poet Edoardo Valvo, 1804 (pencil and w / c on paper)
6200535 Imaginary Landscape with gravestone dedicated to the poet Edoardo Valvo, 1804 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Gubernatis, Giovanni Battista (1774-1837); Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna di Torino

Landscape with a Church (pencil on paper)
6283654 Landscape with a Church (pencil on paper) by Mentessi, Giuseppe (1857-1931); 26x34 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Preparatory Drawing (pencil on paper)
6336377 Preparatory Drawing (pencil on paper) by Mentessi, Giuseppe (1857-1931); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Giuseppe Mentessi (Ferrara)

Preparatory Study for Carriage and Horses (indian ink and pencil drawing on paper)
6336333 Preparatory Study for Carriage and Horses (indian ink and pencil drawing on paper) by Casaltoli, Carlo (1865-1903); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Preparatory Drawing (pencil on paper)
6336376 Preparatory Drawing (pencil on paper) by Mentessi, Giuseppe (1857-1931); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Giuseppe Mentessi (Ferrara)

Landscape in the storm and castle, 1803 (pencil and w / c on paper)
6200533 Landscape in the storm and castle, 1803 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Gubernatis, Giovanni Battista (1774-1837); Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna di Torino, Turin

Giuseppe Verdi in the period of Nabucco
6365959 Giuseppe Verdi in the period of Nabucco by Turchi, G. (19th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Pencil and charcoal drawing by G)

Hilary Charles at Heston in Matita advertisement
Advertisement for Matita sports clothes featuring model and socialite Hilary Charles looking wonderfully elegant at Heston air field. Date: 1932

Advertisement for the Matita fashion label, photographed by Shaw Wildman in the Restaurant de l Etoile, Charlotte Street, London W1. Date: 1933

Matita advertisement, 1950
Advertisement for clothing brand, Matita featuring a model wearing a tailored, fitted jacket with a matching pleated skirt and a hat by Erik. 1950

Matita advertisement, London Aeroplane Club
Advertisement for Matita, a fashion label specialising in smart, womens tailoring and what was called sportswear in those days

Matita outfits for cruising, 1933
A marine blue cruising outfit made in Linita fabric with a clever arrangement at the back, the scheme being completed with a blue scarf and white coat. It really does represent the acme of smartness

Matita advertisement - and cocktail bar
She shall be charming wherever she goes. Advert for Matita ready to wear sportswear (not really sports, but smart, ready-for-anything clothes for any occasion)

Matita coat for travelling
For the journey and en route anywhere, this wonderful tweed suit and three-quarter length white coat are perfect travellers

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"Matita: Embracing Autumn Fashion with British Made Sports Clothes" Step into the world Ltd, where fashion meets elegance and quality. In this captivating advertisement from 1933, a stunning studio portrait showcases a model donning an exquisite striped jacket, skirt, gloves, and a matching hat. The attention to detail is impeccable as every element harmoniously comes together to create an autumn ensemble that exudes sophistication. But Matita's influence doesn't stop there. Another advertisement features the remarkable Mrs Ronald Balfour accompanied by her two lurchers in a fashion studio portrait. With confidence radiating from her pleasant demeanor, Mrs Balfour takes stock for another year, assured in the matter of clothes. Matita truly understands how clothing can empower individuals and boost their self-assurance. The artistic prowess extends beyond fashion alone. A glimpse into their creative endeavors reveals breathtaking stage equipment for G. Rossini's "Armida. " The Chariot of Armida captivates with its intricate details meticulously brought to life through pencil and tempera on canvas board in 1952. Delving further into the realm of artistry, Matita explores human forms in movement through dynamic decomposition studies created in 1913 using black pencil, ink, white tempera, and watercolor on paper. These mesmerizing pieces capture the essence of motion and grace as they depict muscles dynamically engaged during various activities. Yet Matita's creativity knows no bounds; it transcends traditional mediums like paper onto gravestones dedicated to poets or picturesque landscapes featuring churches amidst stormy skies or serene settings alike – all rendered masterfully using pencils or watercolors. Preparatory drawings unveil the meticulous planning behind each masterpiece crafted by Matita's skilled artisans – be it carriages with horses or enchanting landscapes awaiting transformation onto canvas.