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A cat... that will go down in history (colour litho)
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A cat... that will go down in history (colour litho)
2783826 A cat... that will go down in history (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat that will go down in history. The burgomaster of a city in the United States awarded the medal of civil valor to a beautiful tabby cat who had saved her young from the fire. Before hanging the medal, with a beautiful ribbon, around the neck of the beast, the burgomaster solemnly read the motivation for the singular honor, with the grave danger of life, obeying his instinct maternal, Lilly managed to bring her five little ones to safety from a burning house, scorching the hair in several parts in the various rescue attempts, and reporting burns on her paws. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 28 August 1938.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22970350
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This print titled "A cat. . . that will go down in history" by Achille Beltrame tells the extraordinary tale of a brave tabby cat who became a symbol of courage and maternal instinct. In this historic moment captured by the artist, we witness the solemn ceremony where the burgomaster of an American city awards a medal of civil valor to this remarkable feline. The motivation for bestowing such an unusual honor is read aloud, recounting how Lilly risked her own life to save her five little ones from a raging fire. Despite suffering burns on her paws and scorching her fur in multiple rescue attempts, she managed to bring all her kittens to safety. The burgomaster's official robes add gravitas to the occasion as he hangs the medal with its beautiful ribbon around Lilly's neck. This image not only celebrates Lilly's bravery but also highlights the deep bond between humans and animals. It reminds us that acts of heroism can come from unexpected sources and encourages us to recognize and appreciate these incredible creatures who share our world. Beltrame's illustration originally appeared in Courier Sunday on August 28th, 1938, capturing hearts with its touching story. Today, it continues to captivate viewers with its depiction of an honored animal whose selfless act has forever etched her name into history books.
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