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The Strongest
The Strongest.. 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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This image, titled 'The Strongest,' is a powerful representation of the indomitable spirit of soldiers during the First World War, as depicted by the renowned Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania (1881-1963). Matania was one of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time, whose wartime work graced the pages of nearly every major news magazine, reaching millions of readers across Allied, Neutral, and Central Powers. The hauntingly realistic illustration, created around 1916, shows a soldier in the midst of battle, his face etched with determination and grit, as he clutches a fallen comrade, providing him with the strength to carry on. Matania's weekly illustrations played an essential role in shaping the collective mental image of what the battlefield scenes and soldiers of the Great War looked like, offering a glimpse into the raw emotion and unyielding courage that defined the era. This poignant print is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of history and evoke the human spirit.
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