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The Hellish Nights in London (Colour Litho)
2778562 The Hellish Nights in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hellish nights of London. The Palace of Westminster, the seat of Parliament, bursts into flames during one of the most violent retaliatory air raids in Germany. The firefighters are trying in vain to tame the fire that destroyed especially the sitting room of the House of Commons. The famous Tower of London has remained, however, intact. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 18 May 1941.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23130858
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The Hellish Nights in London (Colour Litho) captures the devastating scene of one of the most violent retaliatory air raids during World War II. The Palace of Westminster, home to the British Parliament, is engulfed in flames as the city battles against darkness and destruction. In this gripping image, firefighters valiantly attempt to tame the raging fire that has ravaged the sitting room of the House of Commons. Despite their efforts, it seems that victory over these infernal nights remains elusive. The iconic Tower of London stands defiantly amidst chaos, miraculously untouched by the relentless bombings. As smoke billows across the river and bridges crumble under enemy attack, brave soldiers fight tirelessly to defend their beloved city from further devastation. This powerful illustration originally appeared in Courier Sunday on May 18th, 1941 – a stark reminder of London's resilience during its darkest hours. The image serves as a testament to both Britain's unwavering spirit and its alliance with other nations against Axis forces. Beltrame's artwork encapsulates not only the physical battle but also symbolizes a clash between four elements: fire engulfs buildings while water hoses desperately try to extinguish them; air raid sirens pierce through an eerie silence; and earth trembles beneath bomb explosions. As we gaze upon this haunting print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are reminded of London's indomitable spirit and how even amidst hellish nights, hope can still burn bright.
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