Fortunino Collection (page 2)

Off the Point de la Vieille at Monte Carlo, water skiing
Woman water skiing off the Point de la Vieille at Monte Carlo beach on the French Riviera. Part of a series of illustrations by Fortunino Matania done in the Bystander to publicise the resort

Circus Maximus in Rome by Matania
Proposed reconstruction of the Circus Maximus in Rome - the Circus at its zenith. A fight with wild beasts in the long arena of the Circus Maximus - a mounted archer meets an oncoming lion

Woollands store in Knightsbridge by Matania
The Christmas Shopping Season - A Sphere artist visits a West-End House. A scene in the costume salon of Messrs. Woollands well-known house in Knightsbridge, the centre of fashion

The Strand Roman Bath Reconstructed by Matania
The roman bath in the Strand, its probable appearance in antiquity envisaged by the Sphere artist and enthusiast in Roman antiquities, Fortunino Matania

Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli by Matania
The Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli: the manner in which the Italian soldier amuses himself en route. Date: 1911

Sphere front cover - Treasure Island at the Strand Theatre
Front cover of The Sphere featuring illustration by Fortunino Matania of a scene from the play, Treasure Island, performed at the Strand Theatre in 1922 with Arthur Bourchier in the role of Long John

George V, Queen Mary & Prince of Wales by Matania
The three royal makers of Wembley - The King, the Queen and the Prince of Wales (President of the British Empire Exhibition). A special group by Fortunino Matania. Date: 1924

The Gold Coast section at the Wembley exhibition, Matania
When North meets South at Wembley - a study in the Gold Coast section. Illustration by Fortunino Matania of the British Empire exhibition at Wembley, showing a fair-haired Western girl

Elephants pull steam roller & motors for Amir of Afghanistan
The most remarkable caravan that ever entered Afghanistan - a steam roller and motors for the Ameer. Ten elephants sent to Chaman to convey a steam roller, a motor car

Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii by Fortunino Matania
In front of the magnificent temple of Apollo: a reconstruction of Pompeii before the terrible eruption of 79 A.D. A scene drawn by Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania

Sketches at the Royal Tournament
Leaves from an artists sketch book - impressions of some of the figures and incidents at the Royal tournament by Fortunino Matania

Fortunino Matania - Sphere artist at Cowes
Illustrator and special artist for The Sphere, Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) pictured at Cowes on the Isle of Wight during Cowes Week where he was there to observe

Chez Vous, Venice Lido by Fortunino Matania
An impression of Chez Vous, the night club of the Excelsior Hotel at the Venice Lido, favoured resort for smart society, showing the multi-coloured fountains providing a magical backdrop to the dance

Armistice Day, November 11 1918 by Fortunino Matania
King and People in the Streets of London, Armistice Day, November 11, 1918. King George V and Queen Mary driving through the streets of London greeted by jubilant crowds celebrating the end of

The storming of the trenches round Loos by Fortunino Matania
The Storming of the Trenches round Loos: British Soldiers Rushing the German Positions, September 25 1915. " Faster, Boys! Give Them Hell

Burrs Mill, Bury - Italian internees, WWII - Matania
Interior view of Burrs Mill, Bury, Lancashire, a former mill and bleaching factory, which was used to intern Italian prisoners during the Second World War

A musical interlude by Fortunino Matania
18th century interior with a man playing a harpsichord while a woman accompanies him by singing. Date: 20th century

The artists wife in Renaissance dress by Fortunino Matania
Ellen Jane Goldsack, known as Goldie, second wife of the Italian artist, Fortunino Matania painted wearing a sumptuous Renaissance dress and holding a prayer book in one hand

Judith, Slayer of Holofernes by Matania
Judith, slayer of Holofernes, about to do some slaying as the latter lies asleep, unconcerned that her dress is about to fall off. No

Helen of Troy by Matania
Helen of Troy and King Priam watch Paris and Menelaus fight for her sake. Illustration to accompany the first story in a series on Famous Women from History written by Kenneth Bell

Winter 1915, flooded British trench by Matania, WW1
A British trench on the Western Front during the winter of 1915 drawn by The Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania and demonstrating the sort of flooded

A Typical Albanian soldier
This is a picture of a typical Albanian soldier from 1914. Date: 1914

With the British heavy guns on the Western Front, Matania
A British heavy howitzer in action on the Western Front against an opposing German position. The shot has just been fired and Matanias drawing (done from official material supplied)

Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1
Surrendered German being marshalled by British soldiers following the defeat of their counter-attack at Trones Wood. The incident depicted took place near an advanced trench in the British line

An Interlude, by Fortunino Matania
In a shell damaged French chateau, tired Allied officers rest pensively, listening to a British officer playing a piano and a French officer singing Date: 1917

Italian soldiers on the Isonzo Front
Italian soldiers charge and capture a position on the Isonzo Front, the scene of battles between the Austro-Hungarian and Italian armies between June 1915 and November 1917

Well, Heres Luck! - British trench scene
In a British dug-out, soldiers raise their glasses and wish themselves luck for the coming battle. Date: 1917

British Advance on Western Front
British soldiers drag a captured German Field Gun into a new position in order to use it against the enemy Date: 1917

His Other Eyes
A blind soldier sits and listens as a female companion reads from a newspaper or magazine, keeping him updated with news. This drawing was donated by the artist, Fortunino Matania

In the famous Plug Street Wood. A relief party marching along Regent Street. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

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

Wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward
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)

With the British Officer in the Ypres Salient. Afternoon tea in a ruined farmstead. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere

Fortunino Matania in his studio
The Italian artist, Fortunino Matania (1882-1963) pictured in his studio at 104 Priory Road, Hampstead, London surrounded by the props and backdrops he made himself and used in his paintings

Entertainment at Monte Carlo beach by Matania
An evening cabaret entertainment on the terrace at Monte Carlo Beach on the French Riviera during the 1930s. The caption mentions that gambling took place on the Terrace in the open air - an entirely

Waiting in a queue for the royal courts by Matania
The long line of motor cars queuing on the Mall waiting for the official hour when the debutantes and their society mothers

The Sphere cover - RAF Display at Hendon by Matania
Meeting an artificial hurricane - an odd sensation at the great R.A.F. display at Hendon. Visitors at the Hendon Air Display experience the full force of an air propeller. Date: 1925

The Sphere, Special Egypt Tutankhamen issue, 1923
Front cover of The Sphere designed by Fortunino Matania, for its Egypt number containing more news on the discoveries of Tutankhamens tomb in Luxor

A Night at Covent Garden by Matania
German opera draws London society to Covent Garden - a scene during the performance of Strausss Elektra at the Royal Opera House

Pompeii as it was in Ancient Days by Matania
Life in Pompeii 2000 years ago. A new reconstruction series by Fortunino Matania, no. III. Bringing in the new wine to Pompeii after the October vintage

Pompeii as it was and is by Matania
The last election in Pompeii, 2000 years ago, before the eruption of Vesuvius, as envisaged by the Sphere special artist and expert in historical reconstruction, Fortunino Matania

The Rescue by Fortunino Matania
The Rescue - a scene on a Swiss snow slope. One skier leans over to rescue a small pet dog who has fallen over the edge of a snowy ledge, much to the distress of a small child. Date: 1922

WW1 - Encouraging investment in the Commercial Bank of Italy
" Give your shield to Italy" - a WW1-era card encouraging investment in the new 5% Italian loan available through the Commercial Bank of Italy. circa 1917

Procession of fancy dress costumes at the Epilogue Ball
The culminating point of the great advertising convention, the Epilogue Ball, marking the close of the first International Advertising Convention held in Britain

Matania as consultant on the film, Susie in the Bath
The Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, leading illustrator for The Sphere magazine, pictured giving professional hints to actor Gene Gerrard on the set of the new John Stafford film

Fortunino Matania at Centenary Dinner
The famous magazine illustrator and artist, Fortunino Matania (1881-1963), special artist for The Sphere, and later illustrator of historical stories in Britannia and Eve

Richard I at the Siege of Acre by Matania
Richard I at the Siege of Acre on horseback jumps over a horse swinging his axe through the air about to strike two men. Date: 1191

Delhi Durbar 1911 The Brilliant Proclamation Scene, Matania
Proclamation by the native herald during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 as recorded in person by the artist Fortunino Matania on 12 December 1911

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