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Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
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Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
2778204 Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some border soldiers, having opened a gap in the avalanche that blocked the access to a mining tunnel in Val d Aosta, found three miners asphyxiated by the exhalations of a stove. Regardless of the deadly atmosphere, the brave soldiers have extracted the now inert bodies of the workers, managing to snatch two of them at death. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 12 November 1933.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25498276
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The captivating print titled "Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel" by Achille Beltrame captures a tragic and heroic moment in history. In this color lithograph, we witness the bravery of Italian border soldiers as they confront an unimaginable disaster. In Val d'Aosta, an avalanche had mercilessly blocked access to a mining tunnel, trapping three miners inside. Undeterred by the deadly atmosphere caused by exhalations from a stove, these courageous soldiers managed to create a gap in the snow barrier. To their dismay, they discovered three lifeless bodies of workers who had succumbed to suffocation. With unwavering determination and selflessness, these brave soldiers defied all odds and carefully extracted the inert bodies of the workers from beneath tons of snow. Despite being exposed to perilous conditions themselves, they were able to save two lives from certain death. This poignant illustration originally appeared in Courier Sunday on November 12th, 1933. It serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience and sacrifice during times of tragedy. The image is filled with symbolism; lanterns and torches illuminate both hope and despair within the darkened underground world. Beltrame's skillful depiction not only captures this specific event but also conveys universal themes such as loss, heroism, and mortality. This haunting image stands as a testament to those who risked everything for others' safety amidst treacherous circumstances.
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