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A Railway Drama (Colour Litho)
2777768 A Railway Drama (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A railroad drama. In a third-class car of the Warsaw-Lviv line, an Aether tube broke out, which a traveler had with him. In an instant, the whole car was on fire, and because the train did not stop, many travelers threw themselves on the line. Forty people, of whom sixteen were seriously injured. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 20 February 1927.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22711536
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This print titled "A Railway Drama" by Achille Beltrame depicts a heart-wrenching scene from the Warsaw-Lviv railway line in 1927. In this third-class car, chaos erupts as an Aether tube carried by a traveler suddenly bursts into flames. Within moments, the entire carriage is engulfed in fire, leaving passengers desperate for escape. As the train continues to speed forward without stopping, panic sets in among the travelers. Faced with imminent danger, many brave souls make split-second decisions and throw themselves onto the snowy tracks below. The intensity of their struggle is palpable through the billowing smoke and flickering flames visible through shattered windows. Forty individuals were affected by this tragic incident, with sixteen sustaining serious injuries. The image captures their harrowing attempts to flee from certain death amidst crowded carriages and chaotic scenes of desperation. Beltrame's masterful illustration skillfully conveys both fear and determination on each face captured within this dramatic moment. Through his artistry, we are transported back to that fateful day when lives were forever changed on that small railway line. This powerful artwork serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and our instinctual drive to survive even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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