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Pro Italia - Allies and Brothers-In-Arms for Justice
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Pro Italia - Allies and Brothers-In-Arms for Justice
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 (Original drawing in the hands of the Italian Red Cross Society). 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
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1881 1963 Accomplished Alike Allied Allies Appeared Brothers Celebration Disposed Drawn Form Fortunino Handkerchief Hands Illustrators Immensely Italia Justice Literally Major Matania Medium Millions Neutral News Pocket Powers Readers Realistic Souvenir Tens Artists
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Pro Italia - Allies and Brothers-In-Arms for Justice
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is a powerful and evocative image drawn by the renowned Italian artist Fortunino Matania in 1915 for an Italian celebration on Italian Day, held on 7th October of that year. The original drawing was later disposed of in the streets in the form of a souvenir pocket handkerchief by the Italian Red Cross Society. Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) was one of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time, whose wartime work was immensely popular and appeared in nearly every major news magazine, both Allied, Neutral, and Central Powers alike. With tens of millions of readers being exposed to Matania's weekly illustrations, he played an important role in defining people's mental image of what Great War battlefield scenes and soldiers looked like. In this image, Matania depicts a group of Italian and Allied soldiers, standing together as brothers-in-arms, united in their pursuit of justice. The title "Pro Italia" emphasizes their shared commitment to the Italian cause. The image is a testament to the camaraderie and unity among the Allied forces during World War I. Matania's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his attention to detail, bring the scene to life and make it a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war. The original drawing, now lost but preserved in this photographic print, is a valuable historical artifact that offers a glimpse into the past and the spirit of unity and determination that defined the Allied forces during World War I.
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