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The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho)
2783945 The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cow and the mine. In a Luxembourg country, near the German border, a cow that was grazing trampled on the wires of a mine placed under a railway bridge. A short circuit was established and, in a terrible explosion, the bridge jumped. Even the unwitting beast, due to the displacement of air produced by the explosion, was thrown far away. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 8-14 October 1939.); © Look and Learn
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The Cow and the Mine - A Terrifying Encounter in Luxembourg Countryside
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. This photo print, titled "The Cow and the Mine" captures a bizarre and shocking incident that occurred near the German border. In this image by Achille Beltrame, we witness a scene of chaos and destruction caused by an unsuspecting cow. As the story goes, while peacefully grazing in a lush field, the innocent bovine unknowingly trampled on hidden wires connected to a landmine placed under a railway bridge. The resulting short circuit triggered a catastrophic explosion that sent shockwaves through the countryside. Not only did the bridge shatter into pieces, but even the hapless cow was thrown far away due to the force of air displacement caused by this unexpected blast. The photograph perfectly encapsulates both the devastation wrought upon nature's tranquility and highlights how even animals can unwittingly become victims of human conflicts. Beltrame's illustration originally appeared in Courier Sunday in October 1939 as part of news coverage during Europe's tumultuous times. It serves as a stark reminder of how war can disrupt peaceful rural life with its indiscriminate weapons like landmines. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect on not only our impact on wildlife but also on how borders can be crossed by violence with devastating consequences for all involved.
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