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The Tragic Pyre (Colour Litho)
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The Tragic Pyre (Colour Litho)
2778229 The Tragic Pyre (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic pyre. Scenes of confusion and terror took place on board the Chinese steamer Weitung on the Yang Tze River, when, following a collision, the cargo of tallow and cotton caught fire and turned the ship into a huge brazier. In the desperate struggle to escape the flames, more than one hundred and fifty passengers, out of two hundred, found their deaths. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 11 February 1934.); © Look and Learn
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is a captivating print that depicts the horrifying events that unfolded on board the Chinese steamer Weitung on the Yang Tze River. In this powerful image, chaos and terror fill the air as smoke billows from the burning cargo of tallow and cotton, transforming the ship into an inferno. Passengers are seen panicking, desperately trying to escape the engulfing flames. Men, women, and children run frantically across the decks in a desperate bid for survival. The haunting expressions on their faces reflect their fear and helplessness in this dire situation. The tragedy took its toll on more than one hundred and fifty passengers out of two hundred onboard. As we gaze at this poignant scene captured by Achille Beltrame, we cannot help but feel a profound sense of loss for those who perished in this devastating incident. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday on February 11th, 1934 serves as a chilling reminder of how quickly life can be turned upside down by unforeseen circumstances. It reminds us to cherish every moment with our loved ones and appreciate the fragility of human existence. This artwork not only showcases Beltrame's exceptional talent as an illustrator but also sheds light on a tragic event that forever changed lives along China's majestic Yang Tze River. "The Tragic Pyre" stands as a testament to both human resilience in times of crisis and our collective need to remember history's darkest moments so they may never be repeated again.
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