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A strange railway accident in Siam (colour litho)
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A strange railway accident in Siam (colour litho)
2779425 A strange railway accident in Siam (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange railway accident in Siam. A train colliding with an elephant on the track at night. Un etrange accident de chemin de fer au Siam. La locomotive heurte un elephant dans la nuit. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 9 August 1908.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23468120
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Accident Collision Cow Catcher Darkness Elephant Engine Railway Line Railway Track Siam South East Asia Steam Locomotive Striking Struck Thai Thailand Thailands Accidents
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A Strange Railway Accident in Siam
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captures a captivating moment frozen in time. This vivid colour lithograph, created by the French School in the 20th century, offers a glimpse into an extraordinary event that unfolded on the railway tracks of Siam (now Thailand). The image showcases a steam locomotive hurtling through the darkness of night, its powerful engine colliding with an unsuspecting elephant. The collision between man-made machinery and untamed wildlife creates a dramatic scene filled with tension and intrigue. The train's cow catcher, designed to clear obstacles from the tracks, strikes the majestic creature as it stands defiantly on its path. The chaotic clash between modern transportation and ancient nature is both awe-inspiring and tragic. This artwork originally served as an illustration for Le Petit Journal on August 9th, 1908. It transports viewers back to a time when railways were expanding across Southeast Asia, forever altering traditional modes of transport. In this particular incident, however, progress meets resistance in an unexpected encounter. As we gaze upon this print from our private collection today, we are reminded of the fragility of coexistence between humans and animals. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst technological advancements and societal changes, respect for nature remains paramount. "A Strange Railway Accident in Siam" invites us to reflect on our impact on the world around us while marveling at this mesmerizing snapshot from history's annals.
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