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A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin... (colour litho)
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A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin... (colour litho)
2777915 A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin hardly earn their lives in the most common trades, hid their poverty in wooden shacks, in suburbs of the city. A sudden eviction decree, which the refugees opposed in vain, caught them on Russian Christmas Day (January 6) and forced them to reveal their miserable situation in public. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 19 January 1930.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23461616
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This photo print, titled "A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin. . " by Achille Beltrame, offers a poignant glimpse into the tragic circumstances faced by a once prosperous and esteemed group. In this color lithograph from 1930, we witness the stark reality that these individuals now find themselves in. Formerly accustomed to lives of luxury and privilege, these noble Russians have been reduced to earning their livelihoods through menial trades. Hiding their poverty in wooden shacks on the outskirts of Berlin, they struggle to survive amidst freezing conditions and meager resources. The image captures a moment when these refugees are forced out of their makeshift homes on Russian Christmas Day. The eviction decree leaves them with no choice but to reveal their destitution to the public eye. As snow falls around them, they stand together in a crowd - husbands and wives, sons and daughters - facing an uncertain future. The contrast between their past opulence and current hardship is striking. Once adorned in riches during festive celebrations like Christmas, they now fight for survival against bitter cold winds and lack of basic necessities. Beltrame's illustration serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly fortunes can change and how even those from privileged backgrounds can be brought low by circumstance. It invites us to reflect on themes such as social inequality, resilience in adversity, and the fragility of human existence.
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