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A singular tragedy (colour litho)
2777843 A singular tragedy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A singular tragedy. A burning pine tree fell, in Leaf (Mississippi), on top of a car, carrying five schoolchildren through a forest where, for a few days, a fire had been meandering. When help arrived, the children and the driver were dead. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 8 April 1928.); © Look and Learn
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A Singular Tragedy: A Haunting Reminder of the Fragility of Life". This photo print, titled "A Singular Tragedy" captures a heart-wrenching moment frozen in time. Achille Beltrame's colour litho transports us to Leaf, Mississippi, in 1928, where a devastating forest fire had been raging for days. In this desolate landscape, tragedy struck when a burning pine tree mercilessly fell onto a car carrying five innocent schoolchildren and their driver. The image evokes an overwhelming sense of loss and despair as we witness the aftermath of this horrific accident. The charred remains of the vehicle stand as a grim testament to the destructive power of nature's fury. The once vibrant forest now lies scorched and lifeless. As help finally arrives on the scene, it becomes painfully clear that there are no survivors. The lives cut short by this calamity serve as a poignant reminder that even amidst beauty and serenity, tragedy can strike without warning. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday masterfully conveys both the devastation caused by wildfires and the fragility of human existence. It serves as an enduring symbol urging us to cherish every precious moment with our loved ones while reminding us to remain vigilant against nature's unpredictable forces. In this profound artwork, we find ourselves confronted with our own mortality and compelled to reflect upon how swiftly life can be extinguished—a haunting tribute to those lost souls forever etched into history.
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