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The destruction of a fuel deposit on the road to Latisana near Udine, during the retreat of the Third Army in the World War I
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The destruction of a fuel deposit on the road to Latisana near Udine, during the retreat of the Third Army in the World War I
The destruction of a fuel deposit on the road to Latisana near Udine, during the retreat of the Third Army in the World War I Latisana. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1918 ca
Baravalle Carlo
BCA-F-000051-0000
Media ID 33158537
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Commercial Contemporary History Subjects Cultivation Depot Farming And Country Life Fire History Of Contemporary Nations Italy Lamp Posts And Power Lines Land Cultivation Landscape Farmland Countryside Of A Negative Event Populations Structure Or Place Territories World War I Society And Politics Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print captures a moment of chaos and destruction during World War I. Taken by Baravalle Carlo, it showcases the aftermath of the destruction of a fuel deposit on the road to Latisana near Udine. The photograph dates back to approximately 1915-1918. The image depicts a scene that is both haunting and powerful. In the foreground, we see remnants of what was once an essential source of energy - now reduced to rubble and ashes. The fire has consumed everything in its path, leaving behind only charred remains and thick smoke rising into the sky. Amidst this devastation, lamp posts and power lines stand tall as silent witnesses to the havoc wreaked upon this urban landscape. They serve as reminders of normalcy amidst chaos, highlighting how war disrupts not only lives but also infrastructure. Beyond these man-made structures lies a vast expanse of farmland countryside - a stark contrast to the destruction in the foreground. This juxtaposition emphasizes how conflict impacts not just cities but also rural areas where farming and country life thrive. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Italy's history during World War I, capturing one small episode within its larger narrative. It speaks volumes about society and politics at that time while shedding light on contemporary nations' struggles for power and territory. Baravalle Carlo's skillful composition draws attention to both human-made elements such as architecture and furnishings for civic spaces, as well as natural elements like vegetation within this devastated landscape. Overall, this print encapsulates an important historical event while simultaneously showcasing Baravalle Carlo's artistic prowess in capturing moments that evoke emotion long after they have passed.
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