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The erosions and other failures produced by the recent great flood caused the bridge to collapse... (colour litho)
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The erosions and other failures produced by the recent great flood caused the bridge to collapse... (colour litho)
2778039 The erosions and other failures produced by the recent great flood caused the bridge to collapse... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The erosion and other failures produced by the recent great flood caused the San Leonardo bridge, on the Palermo-Termini line, to surrender just as a freight train passed by. The Genius is now building, alongside the old, a new iron bridge, and the train service continues with the only inconvenience of the transshipment of travelers from one shore of the waterway to another. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 5 April 1931.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23130872
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This vibrant color lithograph captures the aftermath of a devastating flood that caused the collapse of the San Leonardo bridge on the Palermo-Termini line. Painted by Achille Beltrame in 1931, it depicts the erosions and failures that led to this catastrophic event. The image showcases a scene filled with chaos and danger as a freight train passes over the crumbling bridge. In response to this disaster, an ingenious solution is underway. The Genius, symbolizing human ingenuity and resilience, can be seen constructing a new iron bridge alongside the old one. Despite this inconvenience, train services continue with passengers being transferred from one shore of the waterway to another. The illustration also highlights how people adapt during times of crisis. A crowd gathers near the damaged bridge while pedestrians cautiously navigate their way through treacherous conditions. Italians are shown walking along precarious tracks and even queuing up for transportation amidst these challenging circumstances. Beltrame's artwork not only captures a moment in history but also conveys humor through its depiction of walkers wobbling on unstable ground. This comic touch adds levity to an otherwise perilous situation. Overall, this print serves as both a testament to human determination in rebuilding after disasters and as a reminder of our vulnerability when faced with nature's forces.
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