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Turco-Italian War - farewell to wives & families, by Matania
The Turco-Italian War - off to Tripoli: The last farewell to wives and families. The scene outside the Royal Naval barracks at St. Lucia, Naples. Wive and mothers congregate in the yard outside the barracks in the hope of spending a few last moments with sailors before they departed for the war. The sailors pass through a subterranean passage to the yard depicted by the artist. The old iron gates seen were at a disused entrance, long since permanently closed. Date: 1911
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Apr16 Barracks Families Farewell Fortunino Goodbye Italians Lucia Matania Mobilisation Naples Sailor Sailors Tripoli Wives Yard Turco
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Add a touch of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the evocative image "The Turco-Italian War - Farewell to Wives & Families" by Matania, exclusively licensed from Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs offer a unique blend of art and function. This powerful scene of soldiers bidding farewell to their loved ones before departing for the Royal Naval barracks in Naples, en route to Tripoli during the Turco-Italian War, is now a permanent part of your morning coffee or evening tea ritual. Each mug is expertly crafted for durability and holds a standard amount of liquid, making it the perfect gift for history enthusiasts or as a thoughtful addition to your own collection. Embrace the past, one sip at a time.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled "The Turco-Italian War - off to Tripoli: The last farewell to wives and families," captures a poignant moment in history as wives and mothers bid their final goodbyes to their sailor husbands and loved ones before they embarked on the war front. The scene unfolds outside the Royal Naval barracks at St. Lucia in Naples, Italy, in 1911, as the country prepared for the Turco-Italian War over the control of Tripoli in Libya. The photograph, painted by renowned British war artist Fortunino Matania, depicts a crowd of women gathered in the yard outside the barracks, their faces etched with a mixture of sadness, hope, and determination. The sailors, dressed in their uniforms, are seen passing through a subterranean passage that leads to the yard, their final moments with their families slipping away as they prepare to depart. The old iron gates at the disused entrance to the barracks, long since permanently closed, serve as a stark reminder of the impending separation. The date, April 16, 1911, is inscribed in the bottom left corner of the painting, marking the moment in time when these families said their last goodbyes. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the human side of war, highlighting the emotional toll it takes on families and loved ones as their men leave to fight for their country. The painting is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during times of conflict and the enduring strength and resilience of those left behind.
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