Metal Print : Wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward
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Wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward
Preparation sketch by Matania for a work depicting a wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward that was originally a school. He is being visited by an elegant lady who is seated beside the bed.. 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 newsmagazine, 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 1917
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Media ID 14147233
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1881 1963 Accomplished Alike Allied Appeared Defining Fortunino Illustrations Illustrators Immensely Important Literally Lying Major Matania Medium Mental Millions Neutral News Originally Played Powers Readers Realistic Role Tens Visited Ward Weekly Wounded Artists
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This evocative image of a wounded French soldier, captured in a preparatory sketch by Matania for a work originally depicting a hospital ward, is now available as a high-quality metal print. The intricate details and textures of the original artwork are beautifully preserved in this unique and contemporary presentation. Each metal print is expertly crafted to provide a vibrant, long-lasting display, adding depth and dimension to your space. Experience the power of history with this moving and poignant piece from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This preparatory sketch by Fortunino Matania, titled 'A French Wounded Soldier in a Hospital Ward,' depicts a moment of respite and compassion amidst the chaos and hardships of the First World War. The wounded French soldier, lying weakly in a hospital bed, is visited by an elegant lady, her refined attire in stark contrast to the makeshift ward that was once a school. Matania, an accomplished realistic illustrator and artist of his time, masterfully captures the human emotion and vulnerability of the soldier and the tender concern of the lady. His work during the war was widely published in major news magazines across Allied, neutral, and Central Powers, reaching tens of millions of readers and shaping their mental image of the war. This poignant scene serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the comfort that can be found in the smallest gestures of kindness.
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