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A curious road paving system (colour litho)
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A curious road paving system (colour litho)
2808884 A curious road paving system (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious system of road pavement. In Croydon, England, where most of the war spoils are collected, thousands and thousands of German helmets are being used these days to pave the streets. Illustration for Courier Sunday, April 4-11, 1920.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23107762
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This print showcases a truly curious road paving system from the early 20th century. The image, captured by Italian illustrator Achille Beltrame, depicts an innovative solution to the aftermath of war. In Croydon, England, where the spoils of war were collected, thousands upon thousands of German helmets have been repurposed to pave the streets. As a symbol of defeat and victory intertwined, this photograph captures both the resilience and resourcefulness of post-war Britain. The defeated German army's helmets now serve as building blocks for British roads - a visual representation of reparation terms set forth in the Treaty of Versailles. Intriguingly, amidst soldiers and laborers working diligently on this unique project, we see a musician playing his instrument with passion. Perhaps he is providing some much-needed morale-boosting music to accompany their laborious task. The image not only highlights the ingenuity behind this unconventional road paving method but also offers insight into historical events that shaped Europe during that time period. It serves as a testament to human adaptability and our ability to transform symbols of conflict into tools for progress. Beltrame's lithograph beautifully captures this moment in history when defeated German helmets rolled onto British streets as stones for new pavement. This thought-provoking artwork invites us to reflect on how even in times of adversity, creativity can flourish and reshape our world.
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