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The War Baby published in The Sphere

The War Baby published in The Sphere, No. 2071 on the 30th September 1939. 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: 1939

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1881 1963 30th Accomplished Alike Allied Appeared Battlefield Defining Fortunino Illustrations Illustrators Immensely Important Literally Looked Major Matania Matanias Medium Mental Millions Neutral News Played Powers Readers Realistic Role Sphere Tens Weekly Artists


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a poignant illustration published in The Sphere's No. 2071 on September 30, 1939, is a powerful representation of the human impact of war by the renowned Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania. As one of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time, Matania's wartime work was immensely popular and graced the pages of nearly every major news magazine, regardless of allegiance. With tens of millions of readers bearing witness to his weekly illustrations, Matania played an essential role in shaping the collective mental image of Great War battlefield scenes and soldiers. In "The War Baby," Matania masterfully captures the tender moment between a soldier and his newborn child, juxtaposing the innocence of new life against the harsh realities of war. The soldier's uniform and weary expression underscore the stark contrast between the safety and warmth of home and the chaos and danger of the battlefield. The mother's protective gaze and the child's innocent gaze up at his father further emphasize the importance of family and love amidst the horrors of war. Matania's work during this period was instrumental in providing a humanizing perspective on the war effort, allowing readers to connect with the experiences of soldiers and their families. Born in 1881, Matania's career spanned over eight decades, and his contributions to defining the visual narrative of the Great War remain a testament to his artistic talent and the enduring power of illustration as a medium for storytelling.

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