Achille Beltrame (1871-1945) was born when Italy had just become a united state - and he died when megalomania had ended in Italy's deepest shame. As eventful as the times were in and for Italy - in Beltrame they had an illustrious illustrator, a "chronicler with brush and pencil".
Beltramo was born in 1871 in Arzignano, a town in the province of Vicenza not far from Venice. He was educated in Brera - the Milan district that is generally considered synonymous with the "Accademia di belle Arti" there - by Giuseppe Bertini. But unlike Bertini, whose frescoes and altarpieces were mainly devoted to classical historical and religious themes, Beltrame was more concerned with the present. The young draughtsman made his journeyman's play from 1896 as an employee of the "Casa Ricordi" - the renowned music publisher from Milan that had made the great opera compositions accessible to the general public by means of music books. Beltrane's drawings (including postcards) were a real eye-catcher, as we would say today.
This is how Luigi Albertini, the young publisher of the influential liberal Milanese daily newspaper "Corriere della sera", became aware of him. Especially at the turn of the century illustrated (Sunday) supplements in daily newspapers became popular, and Albertini entrusted Beltrane with the design of his "Domenico del Corriere". Beltrane stayed until 1941, during which time he created over four thousand colour drawings. Until the advent of press photos, this was often the only way to visualize concrete events. Among Beltrane's drawings are "The Assassination of Sarajevo" (which was to lead to World War I in 1914), "The Tricolour about Trieste" (this city was awarded to Italy as the victor of the 1919 war from the bankruptcy assets of Austria-Hungary), but also a massive drawing by the fascist "Duce", Benito Mussolini, from 1936.
At that time Beltranes boss was no longer called Luigi Albertini. In 1922 he had emphatically opposed a takeover by the fascists and had to leave the country in 1925. Beltrane stayed and continued his work until he handed over his office to Walter Molino in 1941. By this time Mussolini had already involved his country in the Second World War, which was to end in a chain of humiliating defeats and lead to the conquest and partial devastation of Italy. Moreno by the way drew for the "Domenico del Corriere" until about 1970. This is apparently no different in Italy than anywhere else in the world: politicians, parties and editors may come and go, but a good illustrator survives them all. Achille Beltrano died in Milan on February 19, 1945, at the age of almost 74. His drawings made him immortal in Italy.
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.jpg "The War in Air: Duel between French plane and German one in sky over Reims, by Achille Beltrame, from La Domenica del Corriere, 25th October 1914 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The Andrea Doria battleship run aground near Gallipoli, from La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Meal of Two Foremen on the Frame of a Skyscraper in New York by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Flower Show in Piazza Sant")
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.jpg "Arrival of the new century, people welcoming the new century with joy, illustration by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, January 6 by Achille Beltrame")
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_of_Montenegro_hosted_140_war-mutilated_victims_of_-_(MeisterDrucke-1051776).jpg "Queen of Italy Helena (Elena) of Montenegro hosted 140 war-mutilated victims of the Quirinale Hospital at a sumptuous banquet. The guests had lunch with the sovereigns, the princes, the Duke of Genoa, the Duchess of Aosta and General Diaz. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Spanish Civil War: Aerial clashes between Republican and Nationalist aircraft over war-torn Spain. Illustration by Achille Beltrame in \"La domenica del Corriere\" of 20/06/1937. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Indian political leader and spiritual guide Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma, began a salt march on 12/03/1930 to obtain India")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Sarajevo by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife in Sarajevo, 28th June 1914 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Coronation of Pope Pius X in Saint Peter")
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_from_La_D_-_(MeisterDrucke-1423021).jpg "Mob hunting Black people in Springfield, Illinois, Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, August 1908 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The Dukes of Aosta attending the International Photography Exhibition in Turin, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 4th March 1900 by Achille Beltrame")
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_of_black_members_of_the_Church_-_(MeisterDrucke-1057943).jpg "Baptism ceremony in the Cedar River in Iowa (USA) of Black members of the Church of God sect. Illustration by A. Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "War of Five Nations, Bulgarian army advances towards Adrianople and captures Kirk Kilisse and impressive military booty, illustration from La Domenica del Corriere, November 3, 1912 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Grand opening of First International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Arts in Turin, from La Domenica del Corriere, May 1902 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of Emperor of Austria discussing possible occupation of Montenegro by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of assassination attempt on King Alfonso XIII on his wedding day, 31 May 1906, Madrid, Spain by Achille Beltrame")
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_Coronation_of_Edward_VII_in_the_Westminster_Abbey_Illustra_-_(MeisterDrucke-1058011).jpg "United Kingdom (1901). Coronation of Edward VII in Westminster Abbey. Illustration by Achille Beltrame published in Domenica del Corriere. Engraving. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Japanese suicide bombers exploding on enemy ships - in “La Domenica del Corriere”, 21 November 1943 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Inauguration of first International Art Exhibition in Venice, from La Domenica del Corriere, 30th April 1899 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "American President Woodrow Wilson sets off detonation telegraphically which demolished last barrier to Panama Canal 6000 kilometers away, from La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Coronation of Sunjong, Emperor Yunghui of Korea on 20 July, 1907, cover illustration of")
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.jpg "Ethiopian attack on Lugh garrison and killing of Captain Bongiovanni, by Achille Beltrame, illustration, Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Duce Benito Mussolini reviews the \"Moschettieri\" of the Voluntary Militia for National Security in Rome. Illustration by Achille Beltrame in \"La Domenica del Corriere\", 14/02/1937. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Spanish Civil War: clashes in the streets of Basque cities, with Republicans destroying everything rather than leaving the cities to the Nationalists. Illustration by Achille Beltrame in “La Domenica del Corriere” of 27/06/1937. by Achille Beltrame")
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_(Vittorio_Emanuele_III)_(_-_(MeisterDrucke-923236).jpg "The royal couple, Victor Emmanuel III (Victor-Emmanuel) (Vittorio Emanuele III) (1869-1947) and his wife Helene of Montenegro, followed by Prince Humbert (Umberto) II and Mary Jose (Marie-Jose of Belgium, Maria Jose of Savoy), go to the Paolina Chapel by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The great trial: the great trial in Paris of Madame Caillaux, who murdered the director of the Figaro. “La Domenica del Corriere”, 22 to 29 November 1914. by Achille Beltrame")
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_Naval_battle_in_the_strait_of_Korea_which_ended_w_-_(MeisterDrucke-1090461).jpg "Russo-Japanese War, Naval battle in the strait of Korea, June 11 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "King Nicholas I of Montenegro before a crowd at Cetinje after the surrender of the city of Shkodra, May 4 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of assassination of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov by terrorist bomb in Moscow, Russia by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Discovery of frozen mammoths in Siberia, illustration from")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of assassination attempt against Sultan Abdul Hamid at Constantinople by Achille Beltrame")
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_The_Japanese_army_crosses_the_Huto_River_ne_-_(MeisterDrucke-1048260).jpg "Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): The Japanese army crosses the Huto River near Pingshang, under Chinese bombing. Illustration by Achille Beltrame from La domenica del corriere of 17/10/1937 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "United States of America, 20th century, the electric chair execution of Czolgosz, murderer of the President of the United States McKinley, October 29 1901, artwork from a magazine cover by Achille Beltrame")
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_BELTRAME_Achilles_(1871-1945)_SANTOS_DUMONT_Albert_-_(MeisterDrucke-1058010).jpg "The Alberto Santos Dumont")
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.jpg "Orville Wright and Lieutenant Seliridge plunging with biplane from thirty meters, illustration by Achille Beltrame from La Domenica del Corriere, October 11 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Harry Thaw")
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.jpg "Defeat of tenth Russian army in East Prussia: Russian soldiers raising their arms in surrender, plate by Achille Beltrame from La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Italian convoy arriving at its destination in Libya, illustration from La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, discussing the occupation of Montenegro, Cover illustration from")
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.jpg "The Death of Scarpia at the End of Act II of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, Plate by Achille Beltrame, La Domenica del Corriere, February 4 by Achille Beltrame")
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_and_prisoners_in_the_u_-_(MeisterDrucke-1053977).jpg "World War I: Italian Front on the Carso Plateau and Prisoners in the Underground by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Benito Mussolini delivering his speech at the Teatro Reale of the Opera in Rome before the leaders of the regime. Illustration by Achille Beltrame. \"La Domenica del Corriere\" of 24 March 1929 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of the coronation of King George V; London, England by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Balkan War: King Nicholas of Montenegro by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Battle of Verdun, Cover Illustration from")
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.jpg "Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of assassination of Greek Prime Minister Delyannis; Athens, Greece by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Earthquake in Messina, Child Being Saved by Navy by Achille Beltrame")
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_episode_of_the_Nanjing_Massacre_(bag_or_rap_-_(MeisterDrucke-915424).jpg "Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): episode of the Nanjing Massacre (sack or rape of Nanjing) at the time of conflicts over the possession of the region. Illustration of Achille Beltrame in")
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.jpg "1935 The machine gunners of the Brennero Division parade before the Duce - DOMENICA DEL CORRIERE - military manoeuvre. The troops pass before Benito Mussolini (illustration by Achille Beltrame) by Achille Beltrame")
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_Victor_Emmanuel_III_(1869-1947)_King_of_Italy_(190_-_(MeisterDrucke-1050946).jpg "Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy; Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia. The Tsar Receives King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy in Peterhof. A. Beltrame Illustration. La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Episode of the War of 1914: French Troops in the Trenches are Bombed by Enemies by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "International car endurance race, May 27 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The Tragedy of a School Explosion in New London, Texas, Caused by a Gas Leak on March 18. Illustration of Achille Beltrame in")
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.jpg "Crowds during carnival in Naples, by Achille Beltrame, illustration, from La Domenica del Corriere, 31st January 1904 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Cover illustration of Terrorism in the Russian Empire, attempt on General")
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.jpg "Maryland class American battleship being sunk by Italian submarine Barbarigo in Atlantic Ocean, during World War II by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Attilio Biseo and Bruno Mussolini")
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.jpg "A curious and ancient Roman tradition: the blessing of the animals brought in front of the Church of San Antonio all")
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.jpg "Women protesting against unemployment in street; New York, USA by Achille Beltrame")
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_leading_pack_illustration_by_Achille_Be_-_(MeisterDrucke-1101077).jpg "Tour de France, Learco Guerra leading pack, illustration by Achille Beltrame from La Domenica del Corriere, July 20 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa by Achille Beltrame")
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_clashes_between_Japanese_and_Chinese_weapon_-_(MeisterDrucke-930378).jpg "Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): clashes between Japanese and Chinese near Pekin. Illustration by Achille Beltrame from")
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.jpg "Tour of Italy by car, sponsored by Corriere della Sera, illustration by Achille Beltrame from La Domenica del Corriere, May 19 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "WWII-1940 1941-North African Campaign-Italian Invasion of Egypt by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Spanish Civil War: view of the ruins of the city of Eibar in the Basque country. Illustration of Achille Beltrame in")
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.jpg "The Boer War or Transvaal War in South Africa opposing the English to the Boers: the latter attacked an English camp at Tweenfontein. Illustration by Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere. 1902. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Events in Morocco: A Rebel Tribe Surrenders to the Representatives of the Sultan. Illustration by Beltrame.")
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.jpg "The President of the United States speaking by telephone at a distance of 500 kilometres. Illustration by Achille Beltrame on the Italian newspaper")
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_from_La_-_(MeisterDrucke-1117372).jpg "Fighting in Teruel during Spanish Civil War by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Russian Constitution: First Meeting of Parliament in St Petersburg by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Bartering in Russia after the collapse of the currency following the Russian Revolution, illustration from")
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.jpg "Convoy of Deported Russian Political Prisoners in Transit to Exile in Siberia by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Sinking of passenger liner Titanic by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Italy")
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.jpg "The Russian Revolution: Peasants Plundering Properties of Rural Rich (Illustration) by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The flight of Leo Delagrange, La Domenica del Corriere by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Spanish Civil War: Forward of the")
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.jpg "Cyclists at Giro d")
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.jpg "A cyclone dumped a huge body of water on Palermo, flooding squares, streets and forcing people to abandon their homes to take refuge in boats. These flooding resulted in several casualties by Achille Beltrame")
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_Achille_Beltr_-_(MeisterDrucke-1088296).jpg "The Japanese advance in China during Sino-Japanese War, Achille Beltrame, from La Domenica del Corriere, China, 20th century by Achille Beltrame")
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_pendant_son_traj_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052223).jpg "Assassination attempt on the German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941) during his carriage ride to the Bremen station, on the evening of 6/03/1901. Illustration by Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere. 17/06/1901. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Tokyo Imperial Palace Garden: Vaccination and veterinary assistance for ducks to protect them from Cholera. Illustration of Achille Beltrame from 1928. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Children")
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.jpg "Policemen expelling Suffragettes from a room in the Palace of Westminster by Achille Beltrame")
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_illustration_from_La_Domen_-_(MeisterDrucke-1083530).jpg "Interior of Submarine, illustration from La Domenica del Corriere, December 28 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The characters of the ondines, young nymphs of the waters of Germanic mythology. Illustration by A. Beltrame by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from")
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.jpg "WWII-1940 1941-Campaign in North Africa-")
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.jpg "The polar expedition of Louis de Savoie, Duke of the Abruzzi: the ship Stella Polare in the ice. Illustration after a photograph. La Domenica del Corriere. 1899. by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "The catastrophe of the Liban: passengers jump into the sea after the collision with another ship off Marseille. Illustration by Beltrame. La Domenica del corriere. 1903 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "A tragedy on the snow: on the road from Vordenburg in Styria, a bobsleigh was found in a ravine. The driver was killed precipitating against a tree. The sleigh continued to run until one sec of wood. One of the passengers died and the others were seriously by Achille Beltrame")
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_illustr_-_(MeisterDrucke-1083540).jpg "The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen, illustration by Achille Beltrame")
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_from_-_(MeisterDrucke-1091149).jpg "En Vogue Pastimes, Ice Skating by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "A Young Boy Abducted by a Group of Gypsies by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Wreck of the Larchmont Boat off New York in February 1907 by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "Funeral of Felix Faure at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 1899 Illustration by Achille Beltrame by Achille Beltrame")
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.jpg "2000 houses collapsed following the earthquake in Serbian Macedonia: the sad exodus of the population abandoning the devastated villages by Achille Beltrame")
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