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An uninvited player (colour litho)
2778287 An uninvited player (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An uninvited player. While in an Australian town, near Sidney, a football game was taking place, a bull suddenly entered the field and, angered by a goalkeepers red jersey, threw itself on him with the heat of an attack center. The players skidded as the unfortunate watchman could barely save the worst blow of his career. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 9 September 1934.); © Look and Learn
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An Uninvited Player - Chaos on the Football Field
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. In this color lithograph by Achille Beltrame, we witness a truly extraordinary moment during a football game in an Australian town near Sydney. As players and spectators gathered to enjoy the match, an unexpected guest made its grand entrance onto the field - a furious bull! The animal's eyes fixed on the goalkeeper's red jersey, it charged towards him with relentless determination. The image captures the sheer pandemonium that ensued as players scrambled to avoid the raging bull while desperately trying to protect their teammate. The unfortunate goalkeeper managed to narrowly evade what could have been a devastating blow, thanks to his quick reflexes and some stroke of luck. Beltrame's illustration was originally featured in Courier Sunday on September 9th, 1934, immortalizing this bizarre incident for generations to come. The artist masterfully conveys both the intensity of the situation and the astonishment felt by all those present. This remarkable print serves as a reminder that even in organized sports events like football matches, nature can unexpectedly intrude upon human activities. It also showcases Australia's unique wildlife encounters that are often part of everyday life Down Under. Through this artwork, viewers are transported back in time to experience firsthand one of Australia's most unusual sporting moments – where man and beast collided on an unlikely playing field.
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