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A motorboat with eight people, after a collision with a steamer, is sinking in the Venice Lagoon (colour litho)
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A motorboat with eight people, after a collision with a steamer, is sinking in the Venice Lagoon (colour litho)
2778268 A motorboat with eight people, after a collision with a steamer, is sinking in the Venice Lagoon (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A motorboat with eight people, after a collision with a steamer, is sinking in the Venice Lagoon. From everywhere we shout and notice. But saving everyone is impossible. Locked up in the cabin with a nine-year-old boy, and a mother who in mortal danger finds the strength to break crystals and save the creature by throwing it out. A few moments later the motorboat sinks down, dragging the most noble woman into the whirlpool. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 8 July 1934.); © Look and Learn
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This print titled "A motorboat with eight people, after a collision with a steamer, is sinking in the Venice Lagoon" by Achille Beltrame depicts a tragic and heroic moment in history. In this vividly colored lithograph, we witness the chaos and desperation that ensues after the collision between the motorboat and steamer. The image portrays a scene of panic as eight individuals struggle to stay afloat amidst the sinking boat. From every direction, shouts for help fill the air, but it becomes evident that saving everyone is an impossible feat. Trapped inside the cabin are a nine-year-old boy and his mother who find themselves facing mortal danger. In an act of incredible strength and bravery, the mother breaks through shattered glass to save her child by throwing him out into safety. Moments later, tragedy strikes as the motorboat succumbs to its fate and sinks beneath the surface of the lagoon. The noble woman valiantly sacrifices herself for her child's survival. Beltrame's illustration originally appeared in Courier Sunday on July 8th, 1934. It serves as a poignant reminder of both human vulnerability and resilience in times of crisis. This artwork captures not only an intense maritime disaster but also highlights themes such as heroism, sacrifice, and family bonds. Through this powerful image captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, viewers are transported back in time to witness this harrowing event unfold amidst one of Italy's most iconic locations – Venice Lagoon.
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