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Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho)
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Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho)
2808833 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! These days, in Germany, the sixty-five cars of the former Kaiser have been sold to the public enchantment. Before the sale, plebeian hands performed an act that before the war would have been considered more than sacrilegious, they tore the coats of arms of the Hohenzollern from the golden vehicles. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 28 September-5 October 1919.); © Look and Learn
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This photo print, titled "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi!" by Achille Beltrame, transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image captures the aftermath of World War I in Germany, where the once majestic cars of the former Kaiser are being sold to the public. Before their sale, however, an act that would have been considered sacrilegious before the war took place - plebeian hands tore off the coats of arms belonging to the Hohenzollern family from these golden vehicles. The scene is filled with a sense of both awe and melancholy as soldiers and civilians gather around to view this extraordinary spectacle. The crowd eagerly awaits their chance to purchase a piece of royal history while witnessing firsthand how fallen empires can be dismantled and sold off. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday in 1919 provides us with a glimpse into post-war Germany's changing landscape and shifting power dynamics. It serves as a poignant reminder that even symbols of grandeur can crumble under the weight of political upheaval. Through this photograph, we witness not only an auction but also witness society grappling with its past while embracing an uncertain future. The image encapsulates themes such as loss, transition, and transformation - reminding us that glory is fleeting and subject to change at any given moment.
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