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A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho)
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A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho)
2777909 A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange rat of the Sabine Women. In Jicotopec (Mexico), 70 bandits occupied the cinema, and after disarming all the men, dragged the young women onto the square. Among these, then, they chose 22 of the most beautiful. And regardless of the tears of their mothers, who offered money and jewels to get their daughters back, they went away to distant lands, taking girls with them. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 30 December 1928.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22711570
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This print titled "A Strange Rat of the Sabine Women" by Achille Beltrame takes us back to a dramatic incident that unfolded in Jicotepec, Mexico in 1928. The image depicts a chaotic scene where 70 bandits have taken control of a cinema, disarmed all the men, and forcefully dragged young women onto the square. Among these terrified girls, they selected 22 of the most beautiful ones and callously disregarded their mothers' pleas for their safe return. The artist's vivid illustration captures the anguish and desperation felt by both the captured women and their grieving mothers who offered money and jewels to secure their daughters' release. Despite these heartfelt efforts, the bandits heartlessly departed with the chosen girls to distant lands. In this powerful visual narrative, Beltrame skillfully portrays not only the criminality and lawlessness prevalent at that time but also sheds light on themes of rebellion, resistance, and female vulnerability. The image serves as a reminder of how easily lives can be disrupted by violence and injustice. Through his detailed depiction of this historical event, Beltrame invites viewers to reflect on issues such as gender inequality, human rights abuses, and societal unrest. This thought-provoking artwork continues to resonate today as it prompts us to question our own role in creating a more just world for all.
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