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A shower of banknotes in the streets of Berlin (colour litho)
2808880 A shower of banknotes in the streets of Berlin (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shower of banknotes in the streets of Berlin. After stealing 24, 000 marks, a thief to stop the crowd that is chasing him, launches packages and packs of banknotes around. And the pursuers, elegant ladies, aristocratic gentlemen, abandon the hunt and throw themselves on the money. When the thief is finally arrested, as many as 16, 000 brands have already disappeared into the pockets of the pursuers. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 21-28 March 1920.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22698536
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This print titled "A Shower of Banknotes in the Streets of Berlin" by Achille Beltrame depicts a dramatic scene that unfolded in 1920. In the heart of Berlin, a daring thief had stolen an astonishing amount of 24,000 marks and found himself pursued by an elegant crowd comprising both ladies and aristocratic gentlemen. To divert his pursuers' attention, the cunning criminal unleashed packages and packs of banknotes into the air, creating a mesmerizing shower of cash. The allure was irresistible as those chasing him abandoned their hunt to greedily snatch up the falling money. Astonishingly, before the thief's eventual arrest, approximately 16,000 marks had already vanished into the pockets of these opportunistic individuals. The lithograph captures this chaotic moment perfectly; it showcases men and women scrambling on the streets with outstretched arms to grab as much money as possible. Amidst this frenzy are soldiers and policemen trying to maintain order but finding themselves caught up in this unexpected spectacle. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday immortalizes this extraordinary event that took place during a time when Germany faced economic turmoil after World War I. It serves as a reminder of how desperation can lead people astray while also highlighting society's vulnerability to temptation. This thought-provoking image is not only visually striking but also offers insight into human nature and societal dynamics during challenging times.
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