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Charles I and the Duke of Buckingham (c.1930s)

Artist: Fortunino Matania (Penciller)

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Charles I and the Duke of Buckingham (c.1930s) Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Charles I and the Duke of Buckingham (c.1930s)
Artist:	Fortunino Matania (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	80
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	3/12/2025
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Description

This prolific Italian master illustrator produced many drawings and paintings for British periodicals in the early 20th century, often accompanying stories with historical themes. This one has the subject matter written on the back; beyond that, I don't know where it may have appeared.

Charles I ruled England until 1649, when he was executed as the culmination of the Civil War between the Crown and Parliament. Of the multiple Dukes of Buckingham, this one is probably George Villiers. He was Charles' dance tutor and friend, Lord High Admiral of the British fleet, and the lover of Charles' father King James I. Villiers was assassinated after a series of naval and foreign policy disasters.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/12/2025

300 years later, so you wonder if Matania referenced writings and paintings or he just came in fresh to bring a look to appeal to the modern audience with illustration.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 3/13/2025

great illustration technique and quality! best of luck on finding where it appeared but even if you never do it's a nice piece of British art and political history that must have entertained readers at the time!

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