Victim Collection (page 8)

The victims of science, the director of the Gotthard Observatory froze to death... (colour litho)
2814994 The victims of science, the director of the Gotthard Observatory froze to death... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victims of science)

A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho)
2779516 A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tragic harvest, explosion of a threshers locomobile near Marseille with Italian victims (colour litho)
2814805 Tragic harvest, explosion of a threshers locomobile near Marseille with Italian victims (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic harvest)

While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg
2814738 While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit (colour litho)
2815314 Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit (colour litho) by Beltrame

The victims of the barbaric air raids, Soldiers of Italy, avenge us! (colour litho)
2808655 The victims of the barbaric air raids, Soldiers of Italy, avenge us! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victims of the barbaric air raids)

The Victims Of Duty, Russian Sentinels At The Borders Of Manchuria Killed By The Intense Cold (Colour Litho)
2798756 The Victims Of Duty, Russian Sentinels At The Borders Of Manchuria Killed By The Intense Cold (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho)
2798446 The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas Of Smuggling)

Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia
IL193704 Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

The Road of Victory, 1918 (oil on canvas)
PLT238245 The Road of Victory, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Allard L Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897 (colour litho)
971955 Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897)

The shooting of Fourmies, illustration from Le Pere Peinard, 2nd May 1897 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287244 The shooting of Fourmies, illustration from Le Pere Peinard, 2nd May 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel)
823457 La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel) by Torre, Giulio Del (1856-1932); 34x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Resa dei Conti. Giulio Del Torre (1856-1932). Oil on panel

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"From Tragedy to Triumph: The Resilience of the Victim" In the face of adversity, heroes emerge. A heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, embodying bravery and selflessness in their noble act. Amidst the chaos, Rock N Roll Dance becomes an outlet for expression and liberation, reminding us that even in times of despair, music has the power to heal wounds and unite souls. Reflecting on history's darkest moments, Lord have mercy on London as we delve into a contemporary English woodcut depicting the Great Plague of 1665. It serves as a haunting reminder that even amidst widespread devastation, humanity finds strength to endure. Bruegel's "Triumph of Death" captures our attention with its chilling depiction of mortality's relentless grip. Yet within this macabre masterpiece lies a testament to human resilience - an unwavering spirit that refuses to succumb. A powerful cartoon from Congo by Punch in 1906 sheds light on colonial oppression and serves as a stark reminder that they can rise above their circumstances through unity and resistance. The suffragettes Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland stand tall as symbols of courage during their fight for women's rights in 1907. Their unwavering determination paved the way for progress towards equality. The New York Stock Market Crash in October 1929 left countless victims shattered financially. However, it also sparked resilience and innovation as communities came together to rebuild what was lost. Hans Holbein's woodcut "Death and the Soldier" from "The Dance of Death" series reminds us that death is inevitable but how we confront it defines our legacy. Victims become victors when they embrace life despite its fleeting nature. Testimony at Salem witchcraft trials unveils tales of innocent victims caught up in mass hysteria. Their stories serve as reminders to question prejudice and seek justice, even in the face of fear.