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A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho)
2777890 A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victimless catastrophe. In Warsaw, military aviators performed acrobatic flights above Lazienki Park. Suddenly, due to the engine shutdown, one of the aircraft crashed into a screw. The pilot was able to save himself by parachute. The appliance went to shatter on the terrace of a cafe, at that time very crowded; but, by a real miracle, no one was hurt. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 14 October 1928.); © Look and Learn
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captures a moment of both awe and terror in the skies above Lazienki Park in Warsaw. The lithograph, created by Achille Beltrame in 1928, depicts military aviators performing daring acrobatic flights to the amazement of onlookers below. However, tragedy strikes when one aircraft's engine suddenly fails, causing it to crash into a nearby terrace filled with people enjoying their time at a crowded café. In this heart-stopping scene, we witness the miraculous outcome of this catastrophe: no one is harmed. The pilot manages to save himself by deploying his parachute just in time while the plane shatters upon impact. It is truly an extraordinary stroke of luck that not a single person is injured amidst the chaos and destruction. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday perfectly encapsulates the fear and panic that must have ensued as people scramble to safety. The artist skillfully portrays the contrasting emotions felt during such an event - from exhilaration and excitement during aerial displays to sheer terror when faced with impending disaster. This print serves as a reminder of both the fragility and resilience of human life. It highlights how even in moments where catastrophe seems inevitable, fate can intervene and spare us from harm's way. "A Victimless Catastrophe" stands as a testament to humanity's ability to overcome adversity and find solace amidst chaos.
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