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A Little Hero (Colour Litho)
2783480 A Little Hero (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little hero. The boy Oreste Niccolini, while playing near Cavoretto, near an electric cabin, touched a power cord and began to argue without being able to disconnect. To save the child, some Giovanni and Stella Gamba and Giuseppe Fascio launched themselves, remaining attached. The Italo Fioretta table, with a rare presence of mind, grabbed a big stick and began to throw blows on the line until I break it. So, the Fioretta was able to save everyone. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 7 April 1929.); © Look and Learn
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is a captivating and poignant print that captures a remarkable act of bravery. The image depicts the tragic incident where young Oreste Niccolini, while innocently playing near an electric cabin in Cavoretto, Italy, accidentally touched a live power cord. As he became entangled in the dangerous wires, panic ensued. In this moment of crisis, three courageous individuals stepped forward to save Oreste's life. Giovanni and Stella Gamba along with Giuseppe Fascio fearlessly launched themselves into action by grabbing hold of the boy and refusing to let go despite receiving painful shocks from the electric current. However, it was Italo Fioretta who truly emerged as the hero of this heart-stopping scene. With quick thinking and immense courage, Fioretta seized a large stick nearby and began striking at the power line until it finally snapped under his relentless blows. Through his heroic efforts, Fioretta managed to free everyone from imminent danger. This photograph not only immortalizes an extraordinary act of selflessness but also serves as a reminder of both the dangers posed by electricity and the incredible resilience displayed by ordinary people when faced with adversity. Beltrame Achille's illustration for Courier Sunday on April 7th, 1929 beautifully captures this dramatic event that unfolded in Cavoretto all those years ago. The "A Little Hero" print stands as a testament to human bravery amidst tragedy and reminds us all of our capacity for heroism even in moments when we least expect it.
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