William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Artist: Fortunino Matania R.I.(1881-1963).
Medium: Pencil Drawing on paper.
Size: 11"x 9.5". Framed 15.5"x 14".
Signed. Date: Circa 1920.
In fair condition. Ready to hang.
Free UK delivery. £190-
A lovely example of Matania's drawing ability in this detail sketch for a larger finished work.
Artist Biography:
Chevalier Fortunino Matania was born in Naples,Italy in
When he moved to England he carried on contributing to many publications and became official artist for the coronation of Edward VII. He was also assigned to George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar (Indian Court).
In 1914 he became a war artist and spent much time drawing in the trenches. He was meticulous in his detail and accuracy in his paintings and in their beauty and realism.
He exhibited regularly from 1908-1940 at many of the major London Galleries.
William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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