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British Expeditionary Force 1914Scottish soldiers, part of the British Expeditionary Force, disembark in Boulogne, France, and are greeted enthusiastically by the French public. Date: August 1914
British troops in Bruges, 1914With the British forces in Bruges, Belgium in October 1914. British troops passing across the Grand Place at Bruges during the retirement of the Belgian army from Antwerp
The Sack of Aerschot, 1914An illustration of the alleged stabling of horses by German troops in the church at Aerschot, Belgium, during the German occupation of the town, early in the First World War. Date: 1914
Austrian troops by the DanubeAustrian troops wait on the banks of the Danube, on the other side of which is Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on 28 July 1914
Turcos in taxicabs in Senlis, World War OneThe taxicab in war. German occupiers of the town of Senlis, in France, in World War One, surprised by a dash of Turcos (native French colonial Algerian troops) who whirled into the town in taxicabs
Russians fighting Germans 1914, World War OneCossacks of the Russian army charging the German Deaths Head Hussars at Schwansfeld (now in Poland), between Korschen and Bartenstein in East Prussia. The Germans were routed. 1914
New Zealand troops storm Le QuesnoyNew Zealand troops scale the walls of the French town of Le Quesnoy. In their last major action of the war, the New Zealanders successfully took the town that had been occupied by German forces since
A night at Covent Garden Opera House, 1925An impression by the artist Fortunino Matania of the interior of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden in 1925. A performance of Richard Strauss " Elecktra" is portrayed
Naval manoeuvres at Grimsby Docks by G. H. DavisThe naval manoeuvres of 1913 -- the raid of the Reds upon Grimsby Docks. As described by the artist who was there to witness it
The Recognition, Coronation 1937The Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang, carries out the third phase of the Coronation ceremony, where he presents King George VI to the four sides of the Abbey coronation
King George VI takes the oathThe solemn moment in the Coronation service as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Lang, adminsters the oath to King George VI who places his hand on the Gospel and swears to maintain the Laws
Decorations in London for the 1911 CoronationThe finishing touch to the festivities for the coronation of King George V in 1911. A workman adjusts one of the heraldic lions in Whitehalls beautiful scheme of decoration
Coronation preparations at Harrods by MataniaA busy scene at Harrods department store, showing the vast array of Coronation novelties in the making to decorate the shop front and surrounding streets. Date: 1911
Au Revoir to Jack and Jill, 1939A somewhat contrived imaginary scene, depicting gunners waving goodbye to Jack and Jill, horses that once played a far more intrinsic role in warfare
Preparing for Festival of Empire at the Crystal PalacePreparing for the Festival of Empire and Pageant of London at the Crystal Palace. Everywhere huge structures are rising upon steel and woodwork skeletons
The Armageddon reservists leaving London, WW1, Matania" The Armageddon Reservists Leaving London" This picture by Fortunino Matania shows German reservists leaving London from Victoria station
Rescue of the B. E. F. at Dunkerque by MataniaThis illustration shows the dramatic rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkerque in 1940. It took over 900 vessels from England to evacuate the British and French soldiers
The Fishing Fleets in the North Sea: A Night Scene off the DA picture by Fortunio Matania depicting the smaller boats delivering their boxes of fish to a carrier. The large carrier is the first to transport the fish from the trawlers
Not Forgotten A Scene on Christmas Morning by Fortunino MataColour illustration by Fortunino Matania showing three children visiting a little girl ill in bed on Christmas morning. Date: 27th November 1922
How Lieutenant Colonel Forbes-Robertson Saved the Western LiForbes-Robertson won the Victoria Cross saved the defence line by making a rapid reconnaisance on horse-back in full view of the enemy under machine gun and close range shell fire
Officers of Four Nations in London Cafe by Matania, WW1A London cafe scene during World War I showing French, British, Belgian and Italian soldiers among the crowds. As the war progressed, the familiarity of foreign soldiers around London increased
French Army in the Saarbrucken area, 1939French soldiers receiving post, with letters being opened on the spot in excitement. Theh French Army depicted here by Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania in the northern section
The Sphere Royal Wedding front cover by MataniaA study of Princess Marina of Greece as a royal bride, a tall, white figure of infinite grace - as she appeared when approaching the Chancel steps to take her place beside the Duke of Kent
Titanic: Women and children firstBased on the detailed eyewitness account of a saloon steward who survived the disaster, special artist of " The Sphere" Fortunino Matania produced this reconstruction of the heartbreaking
The motor car in society, 1911Society meeting in Hyde Park, London in 1911, some on horseback, others in shiny new motorcars. Illustration to accompany a supplement in The Sphere reporting on the Olympia Motor Show. Date: 1911
Miss Clelia Matania, dressed in the costume of an Arabian dancer. She was the daughter of the Spheres special artist, Matania. 1934
Home for Christmas by MataniaHome for Christmas - a real Santa Claus at the door. Many surprise visits home characterised the Christmas of 1915. Owing to late arrivals
Wreath for Captain ScottAllegorical picture by Fortunino Matania showing a wreath being laid at a simple memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott, who died
On the Air Route to the Cape by Fortunino MataniaNatives in Northern Rhodesia, under the supervision of British officers, are pictured mowing down a field of wild arum lilies to make way for a landing ground or runway. Date: 1920
The Azure Waters of the Adriatic Sea by F. MataniaLuxurious holiday on the beach at Lido, Italy, a playground for the rich in the 1920s. Included in the image are Lady Abdy, Mrs D. Beaumont and Miss Peggy Joyce
In The Blue Gums Azure Shade - An Australian Bush PicnicAn illustration by F. Matania depicting the popularity of picnicking in the Australian forests
Suggestion by The Sphere for a monument to ScottDesign reproduced in The Tatler, suggested by the Spheres special artist, Fortunino Matania for a memorial to the late Captain Scott and his companions
Election scene. By Fortunio MataniaAn illustration by Fortunio Matania showing the building anticipation on election night. Date: 01/11/1922
Germanys Newest Weapon. By Fortunio MataniaAn illustration by Fortunio Matania of Germanys parachute troops