Matania Collection (page 7)

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Fortunino Matania - self-portrait
The Italian artist, Chevalier Fortunino Matania (1882-1963), unfinished self-portrait. Date: c.1955

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Fortunino Matania as a boy - copy of a portrait by his fathe
Oil painting of the Italian artist, Fortunino Matania as a young boy, purportedly a copy of a portrait done by his father Eduardo (also an artist) in 1887. Date: 1887

Lady at her dressing table
An half-dressed lady of the 18th century inspects her reflection in a hand mirror. Date: 20th century

Goats by Fortunino Matania
Head studies of two goats by Fortunino Matania Date: 1896

Lady conversing with a parrot by Fortunino Matania
A woman in fashionable Victorian dress seated near a window conversing with a pet parrot. A spinning wheel and grandfather clock form part of the backdrop. Date: 20th century

The Beauty Spot by Fortunino Matania
A sketch of an 18th century beauty seated at her dressing table and applying a beauty spot. Date: 20th century

Woman reading by Fortunino Matania
A woman from the Edwardian era seated in an armchair reading a newspaper or magazine. Date: c.1905

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Hassans Garden by Fortunino Matania. Date: c.1950s

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From khaki to civvies, end of WW1
A tailor measures a demobbed soldier for civilian clothes after his return from the Great War. Date: 1919

Peace Day in Trafalgar Square by Eduardo Matania
Revellers in Trafalgar Square dancing and waving flags during the Peace Day celebrations in London, July 1919. Date: 1919

Monkey mascot steals enemy flag, WW1
The exploits of Bebe, the pet monkey of an Italian officer who brought back the Austrian flag from the enemy trenches, snatching it

How staff are informed of movements at the Front by Matania
A scene in a stately French chateau. From the roar and the excitement of the trenches to the peaceful calm of a French chateau - a despatch rider at British headquarters with reports from

Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home
A dog still seeking to defend its former home during the entry of the Germans into Vailly, a small town lying on the Aisne

Fortunino Matania, artist
Portrait of Fortunino Matania (1881-1963), Italian artist, illustrator and war reporter. Special artist for The Sphere from 1904 to 1929

The Prince of Wales by Fortunino Matania
Portrait of Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor, 1894-1972), pictured at a docks in naval uniform at the time he was due to depart on his tour of Australia

Italian dogs of war, decorated for military services
Italian dogs of war, decorated in honour of their military services, passing through the streets of Milan in a picturesque procession. Date: 1920

The Brunswick Christening by Fortunino Matania
The christening ceremony in Brunswick Cathedral of Prince Ernest Augustus, the baby son of Duke and Duchess of Brunswick and grandson of Kaiser Wilhelm II

The Brunswick Christening - baby Ernest Augustus & parents
Front cover of The Sphere reporting on the christening in Brunswick of Prince Ernest Augustus, first child of the Duke and Duchess of Brunswick (formerly Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia)

The Sphere London Season cover by Matania
Front cover of The Sphere magazines special guide to the London Season showing Guards in bearskin helmets marching down the Mall through Admiralty Arch

The 1914 Season - a Fancy Dress Ball by Matania
Late dancers leaving the Albert Hall during the first cold light of dawn after attending a fancy dress ball there during the summer season of 1914. Date: 1914

The Monkeys on Gibraltars Rock by Matania
The famous wild monkeys on the rock of Gibraltar, who were more visible than usual in the spring of 1914. As observed by the Spheres special artist, Fortunino Matania. Date: 1914

Sunday Work in the Tunnel of a Great Main Line, Matania
Labour and railway efficiency: Renewing the Permanent Way of a Great Main Line. Sunday work in the tunnel of a great main line outside London - gangs of navvies relaying the permanent way. Date: 1914

Scots Guards marching through Cologne, WW1
The pipers of the Scots Guards playing troops through the streets of Cologne during the occupation of the Rhineland after the end of the First World War. Date: 1919

Peace Conference in Paris by Matania
Front cover of The Sphere showing leaders of the Great Powers leaving the Peace Conference in Paris. Leading the way M. Clemenceau, Premier of France, with the tall figure on the left

Armistice celebrations in Trafalgar Square
Crowds dancing, waving flags and climbing on Landseers famous lions in Trafalgar Square as they celebrate the signing of the Armistice and the end of the First World War in November 1918. Date: 1918

Sphere cover - Surrender of German fleet by Matania
The surrender of the German High Seas Fleet - Admiral Meurer on board the " Queen Elizabeth" in the Firth of Forth, saluting Admiral Sir David Beatty in his cabin. Date: 1918

Entry of Belgian troops into Bruges, 1918 by Matania
Illustration showing the public reception enjoyed by Belgian troops marching into Bruges following the retreat of the Germans in October 1918

Deceiving the enemy
While the majority of their colleagues retreat to a line of trenches further back, some British soldiers remain in the front trench to convince the Germans that the trench is still fully occupied

Surprise at dawn on the Western Front
South-east of Ypres, a German trench-building party is surprised by British gunfire. The trench builders had been working under cover of the night mist

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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.