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The tragedies of the air, German aeronauts transported from Berlin to Croatia and killed there by... (colour litho)
2815288 The tragedies of the air, German aeronauts transported from Berlin to Croatia and killed there by... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedies of the air, German aeronauts transported from Berlin to Croatia and killed there by the wind that blows them against the mountains. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 5-12 December 1909.); © Look and Learn
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The Tragedies of the Air - A Haunting Depiction of German Aeronauts' Fatal Journey
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. This photo print, titled "The Tragedies of the Air" takes us back to a chilling moment in history. Created by Achille Beltrame in 1909, it portrays a group of German aeronauts who embarked on an ill-fated journey from Berlin to Croatia. Little did they know that their adventure would end in tragedy. As depicted in this color lithograph, these brave aviators found themselves at the mercy of nature's wrath. The wind mercilessly blew them off course, pushing their hot air balloon towards the unforgiving Croatian mountains. Despite their best efforts to control their aircraft, they met an untimely demise against those very peaks. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday perfectly captures the somber atmosphere surrounding this catastrophic event. The frozen landscape and snow-covered mountains serve as a haunting backdrop for this tale of human ambition and its tragic consequences. In this image, we witness not only the physical dangers faced by early aviation pioneers but also the fragility and unpredictability of life itself. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst technological advancements and daring feats, nature can still assert its dominance over humanity. "The Tragedies of the Air" stands as both a testament to human courage and an eerie memento mori – reminding us all to respect our surroundings and tread carefully when challenging nature's might.
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