Fortunino Matania, RI

1881-1963

Eduardo Matania at his Drawing Desk

Ref: 1878

Bears inscription (under image): Eduardo Matania at his work drawn by his son Fortunino when 12 years old

Watercolour, 10 by 16 cm

 

This intimate miniature depicts the illustrator and painter Eduardo Matania (1847-1929) who was known for his detailed portrait work in pencil. His son Fortunino, who made the drawing, eventually settled in England and became one of the most significant contributors to Illustrated London News in the early twentieth century, known for his technically impressive monochrome illustrations of Royal occasions and of the events of the First World War.

 

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