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A young American arouses the enthusiasm of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt (Colour Litho)
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A young American arouses the enthusiasm of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt (Colour Litho)
2783561 A young American arouses the enthusiasm of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young American arouses the excitement of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt. After launching a car at high speed, by suddenly braking the front wheels, it causes the car to overturn on special guides. The competent from there ascribe this exercise to the category of the most impressive loopings. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 31 January 1932.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22716254
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This print captures the thrilling moment when a young American stuntman ignites the enthusiasm of California crowds with a daring car stunt. The vibrant colors of this lithograph by Achille Beltrame bring to life the excitement and danger that permeated the atmosphere on that fateful day in 1932. In this heart-stopping spectacle, the young daredevil launches his car at high speed before abruptly braking its front wheels, causing it to overturn on specially designed guides. This gravity-defying maneuver is categorized as one of the most impressive loopings ever witnessed. Spectators in the stands of a Californian stadium are left awe-struck by this bizarre and audacious display. The image showcases not only modernity but also Americans' love for adrenaline-pumping stunts and their unwavering spirit of adventure. It epitomizes America's fascination with automobiles and its relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. As onlookers watch in both amazement and trepidation, they bear witness to an extraordinary feat performed by a true daredevil. The overturned car frames against a backdrop of cheering spectators create an unforgettable visual tableau. This photograph serves as a testament to human courage, risk-taking, and innovation in transportation. It represents an era when such death-defying acts captured imaginations across the United States, making heroes out of those who dared to challenge limits while simultaneously reminding us all about our innate thirst for thrill and excitement.
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