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Dramatic Hours in China (Colour Litho)
2783914 Dramatic Hours in China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dramatic hours in China. To prevent the organization of conspiracies and maneuvers hostile to their military operations in China, the Japanese blocked the British and French Concessions in Tianjin, surrounding them with a barrier of barbed wire covered by electric current. All exits are barricaded and guarded and anyone who wants to pass, especially if they are English, is subjected to a meticulous search, and is sometimes forced to take off all their clothes. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 25 June-1 July 1939.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23104492
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This print titled "Dramatic Hours in China" by Achille Beltrame takes us back to a significant moment during the Sino-Japanese War. The image showcases the intense atmosphere surrounding the British and French Concessions in Tianjin, as they were blocked off by a barrier of barbed wire covered with electric current. In an effort to prevent conspiracies and hostile maneuvers against their military operations, the Japanese occupied these districts, leaving all exits barricaded and heavily guarded. The photograph captures a soldier meticulously searching an individual, possibly English, who is forced to remove all their clothes before being allowed passage. The tension depicted in this scene highlights the gravity of the situation faced by those living within these concessions. With rifles at hand and check points scattered throughout, every movement was scrutinized under occupation. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday provides a glimpse into this historical event that unfolded between June 25th and July 1st in 1939. It serves as a reminder of how conflicts can disrupt daily life and impose strict measures on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. This powerful image from Bridgeman Images allows us to reflect on not only the physical barriers erected but also on the psychological toll endured during times of war.
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