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Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho)
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Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho)
2815471 Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic Alpine ascent, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain with his son and two young ladies. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 3-10 September 1911.); © Look and Learn
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Tragic Alpine Ascension - A Haunting Tale of Loss and Perseverance
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. This colour lithograph, created by Achille Beltrame in 1911, tells a tragic story set amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. The image depicts a fateful mountain climb that ends in disaster for a prominent lawyer from Grenoble and his companions. As we gaze upon this scene, we witness the heart-wrenching moment when the lawyer, accompanied by his son and two young ladies, loses their footing on the treacherous slope. Their bodies tumble down the mountainside, forever frozen in time. Beltrame's illustration was originally published in Courier Sunday between September 3rd to 10th of that year. It serves as a poignant reminder of both the allure and dangers inherent in alpine exploration. The composition captures not only the tragedy but also showcases the stunning beauty of these iconic peaks. The rugged rocks jutting out against an azure sky create a dramatic backdrop for this harrowing event. Through this artwork, Beltrame invites us to reflect on our own mortality and contemplate how even those who seem invincible can be humbled by nature's might. It is a sobering reminder that no matter our accomplishments or status, we are all vulnerable to life's unpredictable twists. Let us remember this ill-fated expedition as both cautionary tale and tribute to those who dare to conquer nature's challenges – even if it comes at great cost.
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