Goodbye, Old Man: The artist Fortunino Matania's vision of the Great War
For the first half of the 20th Century, Fortunino Matania drew many iconic moments, including the sinking of the Titanic, for the popular illustrated magazine 'The Sphere'. Between 1914 and 1918 he produced weekly paintings which recorded - in breathtaking detail - aspects of the war. His famous picture 'Goodbye, Old Man' became one of the most emotive image of the war. In order to produce these illustrations he visited the front line, putting himself in danger to gather accurate material.
In this talk Luci Gosling shares numerous anecdotes of his time in the front line as a 'special' artist.
Becoming a member of The Western Front Association (WFA) offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for those passionate about the history of the First World War. Here's just three of the benefits we offer:
The WFA regularly makes available webinars which can be viewed 'live' from home. These feature expert speakers talking about a particular aspect of the Great War.
Featured on The WFA's YouTube channel are modern day re-interpretations of the inter-war magazine 'I Was There!' which recount the memories of soldiers who 'were there'.
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