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The Humbert family arriving back in Paris (colour litho)
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The Humbert family arriving back in Paris (colour litho)
2795682 The Humbert family arriving back in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humbert family arriving back in Paris. Therese Humbert was a notorious fraudster who masqueraded as the heir of an imaginary American millionaire. The scandal that arose after the deception was uncovered rocked the French financial world. Humbert and her family fled to Madrid, but they were arrested by the Spanish authorities and returned to France to face trial. La haute pegre. Arrivee de la famille Humbert a Paris. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 11 January 1903.); © Look and Learn
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Arriving Attention Brothers Criminal Deception Fraud Fraudster Journalist Police Return Returning Therese Humbert
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The Humbert family arriving back in Paris
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is a captivating colour litho print that depicts the dramatic return of the notorious fraudster, Therese Humbert, and her family to the French capital. This intriguing image captures a pivotal moment in history when their criminal deception was uncovered, shaking the foundations of the French financial world. As we gaze upon this artwork, our attention is drawn to Therese Humbert herself - a woman who skillfully masqueraded as the heir of an imaginary American millionaire. Her cunning actions led to widespread scandal and disbelief among both authorities and society at large. The composition showcases a train pulling into Paris, symbolizing their arrival after fleeing to Madrid. However, their escape was short-lived as they were apprehended by Spanish authorities and returned to France for trial. The presence of police officers surrounding them adds an air of tension and impending justice. Accompanied by her husband and two brothers, Therese Humbert's expression reveals both defiance and vulnerability as she faces the consequences of her fraudulent actions. The artist masterfully captures these conflicting emotions on her face. This print originally appeared in Le Petit Journal on January 11th, 1903 - serving as visual documentation of this infamous event that captivated public imagination during that era. It stands as a testament not only to human deceit but also to journalistic integrity in uncovering such crimes. "The Humbert family arriving back in Paris" serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos caused by crime and deception, truth will prevail – ultimately
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