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A tragic wedding ceremony (colour litho)
2783642 A tragic wedding ceremony (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic wedding ceremony. In Ghirga, in Upper Egypt, a bride gathered with her friends celebrated, according to the Muslim rite, the wedding party separately from that of the groom and the guests, gathered instead in a room below. Suddenly the floor collapsed. The bride and fourteen people were killed. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 6 November 1932.); © Look and Learn
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A Tragic Wedding Ceremony: A Heartbreaking Moment Captured in Time". In this poignant and hauntingly beautiful colour lithograph, artist Achille Beltrame transports us to a tragic wedding ceremony in Ghirga, Upper Egypt. The scene depicts a joyous celebration of love turned into an unimaginable nightmare. According to the Muslim rite, the bride and her friends gathered separately from the groom and guests to celebrate their union. Little did they know that fate had something far more devastating in store for them. Suddenly, with a deafening crash, the floor collapsed beneath them. In an instant, lives were lost and dreams shattered as rubble filled the air. Beltrame's illustration captures both the wreckage and solemnity of this catastrophic event. The destroyed banquet room stands as a symbol of destruction and loss while still retaining elements of its former beauty - shattered ceilings hang precariously above remnants of feasts that will never be enjoyed. This image serves as a powerful reminder of life's fragility and how tragedy can strike even during moments meant for celebration. It invites us to reflect on the preciousness of every moment we have with our loved ones. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, let us remember those whose lives were tragically cut short on that fateful day in 1932. May their stories serve as a testament to resilience amidst adversity and remind us all to cherish each fleeting moment.
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