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The Dreyfus Affair, Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 2 January 1898 (lithograph)
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The Dreyfus Affair, Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 2 January 1898 (lithograph)
2818819 The Dreyfus Affair, Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 2 January 1898 (lithograph) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreyfus Affair. Members of the military court appointed to hear the accusations against Major Esterhazy brought by Alfred Dreyfus brother Mathieu. Affaire Dreyfus (Parquet du Conseil de guerre). M Le Chef de Bataillon Hervieu, Commissaire du gouvernement. M Le Chef de Bataillon Ravary, Rapporteur. M Vallecalle, Greffier.); © Look and Learn
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The Dreyfus Affair - A Scandal Unveiled
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. This lithograph, created by Henri Meyer in 1898, captures the essence of one of France's most infamous scandals - the Dreyfus Affair. Depicting a military court appointed to hear accusations against Major Esterhazy brought by Alfred Dreyfus' brother Mathieu, this illustration for Le Petit Journal offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events that unfolded during this dark chapter in French history. The image showcases the key figures involved in the trial, with M. Le Chef de Bataillon Hervieu as the Commissaire du gouvernement and M. Le Chef de Bataillon Ravary serving as Rapporteur. The presence of moustaches on these men symbolizes their authority and positions within the army hierarchy. Beneath their stern gazes lies an undercurrent of antisemitism that plagued society at that time. The unfair treatment faced by Alfred Dreyfus due to his Jewish heritage is evident through this artwork, highlighting not only a miscarriage of justice but also deep-rooted prejudices within French politics and law enforcement. Meyer's use of color adds depth and intensity to each character's portrayal, emphasizing their roles in perpetuating or challenging injustice. This lithograph serves as both a historical document and a work of art, capturing the complexity and significance of an event that shook French society to its core. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of how crucial it is to confront our past mistakes while striving for fairness and equality in our present-day world.
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