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Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice
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Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice
3504418 Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Le proces Zola dura quinze audiences. Le 23 fevrier 1898, l auteur de J acusse! Etait condamne a un an de prison et a 3, 000 francs d amende, Perrenx a la meme amende, mais a quatre mois de prison seulement, comme coupables d avoir diffame le premier Conseil de guerre de Paris.; Emile Zola (1840 - 1902); ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22727140
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Commentary Condemned Dreyfus Affair French History French Politics French Republic Jaccuse Laurel Wreath Pickelhaube Political Satire Republic Third Republic Verdict Zola Zola Emile 1840 1902
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This print captures a pivotal moment in French history, depicting the renowned writer Emile Zola during his trial. Titled "Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice" this image showcases the resilience and determination of a man who dared to challenge the establishment. Taken by an anonymous 19th-century French photographer, this lithograph was published in 1933 as part of "Histoire de la Troisieme Republique". The photograph portrays Zola surrounded by men wearing pickelhaube helmets, symbolizing the oppressive forces he faced during his trial for publishing his famous open letter titled "J'accuse!". In this letter, Zola exposed corruption within the French government and defended Captain Alfred Dreyfus, wrongly accused of treason. The composition is rich with symbolism: laurel wreaths adorn some figures' heads while others wear expressions of condemnation. This visual commentary on French politics serves as a reminder of the power dynamics at play during that era. Despite being sentenced to one year in prison and fined 3,000 francs for defamation against the first Parisian military court, Zola's courage resonated with many. His words ignited public outrage and eventually led to Dreyfus' exoneration. Through this powerful image captured over a century ago, we are reminded not only of Zola's unwavering commitment to truth but also of our collective responsibility to stand up against injustice.
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