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An elephant on the rampage in a Toulouse cafe (colour litho)
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An elephant on the rampage in a Toulouse cafe (colour litho)
2818239 An elephant on the rampage in a Toulouse cafe (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An escaped circus elephant on the rampage in a Toulouse cafe. Un elephant peu commode au cafe du Pre-Catelan, a Toulouse. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 14 November 1891.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22896286
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Breaking Broken Cafe Customers Damage Destroying Elephant Escaped Haute Garonne Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Rampage Shocked Surprised Toulouse
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This 19th-century lithograph captures a chaotic scene in a Toulouse cafe, as an escaped circus elephant runs amok. The vivid colors and intricate details bring to life the sheer destruction caused by this unexpected visitor. The image showcases the shocked expressions of customers and staff alike, their faces filled with surprise and fear. Furniture lies broken and scattered across the floor, evidence of the rampage that has taken place. The elephant stands tall amidst the chaos, its massive presence dominating the room. The artist skillfully portrays not only the physical damage but also conveys a sense of unease through his use of light and shadow. The atmosphere is tense, as if time has frozen in this moment of pandemonium. This print originally appeared in Le Petit Journal on November 14th, 1891, providing readers with a glimpse into this extraordinary event. It serves as a reminder of how unpredictable nature can be when it clashes with human civilization. As we gaze upon this historic artwork today, we are transported back to that fateful day in Toulouse when an ordinary café became an unlikely battleground between man and beast. This lithograph serves as both a testament to human resilience and a tribute to our eternal fascination with these majestic creatures who sometimes remind us just how small we truly are in comparison.
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