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SPAIN. Barcelona. Spain (1909). Tragic Week in
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Barcelona Barricade Day Light Sun Light Tragic Week
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This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere during the Tragic Week of Barcelona, Spain in 1909. The scene unfolds on a sun-lit street, where a group of citizens have gathered outside a hospital. The mood is somber as they tend to the wounded, their faces etched with concern and determination. In the background, a makeshift barricade made of white stones and debris stands as a testament to the unrest that has gripped the city. The Tragic Week, also known as the Setmana Trágica, was a series of violent clashes between the civilian population and the military forces of the Spanish government. The catalyst for the uprising was the military's attempt to disarm the National Guard, which was seen as an affront to Catalan autonomy. The events that transpired over the course of the week left hundreds dead and thousands injured. This powerful image, published in the Spanish magazine "Actualidad" during the week following the events, offers a glimpse into the chaos and turmoil that engulfed Barcelona during this pivotal moment in Spanish history. The image's horizontal composition and the use of natural daylight add to its sense of authenticity and urgency, making it a poignant reminder of the human cost of political unrest.
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