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les premieres operations Italiennes; un biplan autrichien sur Venise le 24 mai, 1915. Creator: R Paoletti
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les premieres operations Italiennes; un biplan autrichien sur Venise le 24 mai, 1915. Creator: R Paoletti
'les premieres operations Italiennes; un biplan autrichien sur Venise le 24 mai: la population sur les terrasses, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Aeroplane Afraid Air Transport Aircraft Airplane Alarm Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Balconies Balcony Biplane Civilian Civilians Curiosity Curious Fear Fearful Flying Frighten Frightened Frightening Home Front Inquisitive Italian Front Plane Post Scared Venice Italy Europe Worried Worry
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Les Premières Opérations Italiennes; un biplan autrichien sur Venise le 24 mai 1915
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is a captivating black and white lithograph by R Paoletti, showcased in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. This evocative image transports us back to the early days of the First World War, specifically to the Italian front in May 1915. The scene is set in the enchanting city of Venice, Italy, with its iconic architectural features and picturesque balconies. The serene facade of the Italian home front is disrupted by the sudden appearance of an Austro-Hungarian biplane overhead. The population below reacts with a mix of fear, curiosity, and inquisitiveness, as they watch the frightening intrusion into their daily lives. The biplane, an embodiment of the new age of air transport and military technology, looms ominously in the sky, casting long shadows over the cityscape. The women and men on the balconies, dressed in their early 20th-century attire, seem frozen in time, their expressions a testament to the alarm and worry that gripped the population during wartime. The print, titled "The First Italian Operations: An Austrian Biplane over Venice on May 24, 1915," is a poignant reminder of the impact of war on civilian life. The contrast between the tranquility of Venice and the disruptive presence of the biplane highlights the fear and uncertainty that permeated the European home front during the First World War. R Paoletti's masterful use of black and white tones adds depth and texture to the image, further emphasizing the mood and atmosphere of the scene. This print invites us to reflect on the human experience of war and the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history.
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