Miscarriage Of Justice Collection

"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Major Esterhazy before the military court (colour litho)
2818829 Major Esterhazy before the military court (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Esterhazy before the military court)

Ovation for Major Esterhazy after his acquittal (litho)
2818827 Ovation for Major Esterhazy after his acquittal (litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ovation for Major Esterhazy after his acquittal)

Degradation of Captain Alfred Dreyfus at the Ecole Militaire, Paris (engraving)
2789318 Degradation of Captain Alfred Dreyfus at the Ecole Militaire, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2818597 The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus. Le traitre)

Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho)
2818601 Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell. Alfred Dreyfus dans sa prison)

The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2818598 The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus. Le traitre)

Alfred Dreyfus in prison at Saint-Martin-de-Re, France (engraving)
2789335 Alfred Dreyfus in prison at Saint-Martin-de-Re, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus in prison at Saint-Martin-de-Re, France)

Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho)
2818600 Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell. Alfred Dreyfus dans sa prison)

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)

Eugene Turpin released from Etampes Prison (colour litho)
2818387 Eugene Turpin released from Etampes Prison (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugene Turpin released from Etampes Prison)

The rehabilitation of Pierre Vaux, France, 1897 (colour litho)
971975 The rehabilitation of Pierre Vaux, France, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rehabilitation of Pierre Vaux, France, 1897)

Eugene Turpin (colour litho)
2818527 Eugene Turpin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugene Turpin, French chemist who carried out research into explosives)

Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 2000s. Creator: Unknown
The arrest in 2009 of 59-year-old African-American literary critic, professor and historian Henry Louis Gates attracted national attention after U.S

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"Unveiling the Truth: The Triumph of Justice over Injustice" In a world plagued by the miscarriage of justice, there are rare moments when truth prevails and innocence is restored. One such moment occurred in Malaunay, France, in 1887. Madame Druaux, wrongly convicted of a double murder that shook the nation, finally found redemption as her acquittal shattered the chains of injustice. The wheels of justice turned once again as Major Esterhazy stood before the military court. A colorful lithograph captured this pivotal moment when his true colors were revealed and he faced accountability for his deceitful actions. Amidst these tales of despair and false accusations emerged a glimmering ray of hope from Amiens. An innocent woman was cleared of murder charges that had haunted her life like an ominous shadow. A vibrant lithograph immortalized this victorious moment when she reclaimed her freedom. As history unfolded its chapters, Alfred Dreyfus became entangled in a web spun by prejudice and betrayal. His degradation at Ecole Militaire sent shockwaves through society, but it was not until later that justice would prevail for him too. Locked away within prison walls at Saint-Martin-de-Re, Dreyfus's spirit remained unbroken despite his wrongful confinement. Through vivid lithographs capturing his solitude behind bars or engravings depicting him enduring degradation with unwavering resolve - they serve as reminders that even amidst darkness, one can find strength to fight against injustice. Throughout time, artists have depicted scenes where justice triumphs over falsehoods; "The Justice of Othon" painting portrays Emperor Otto executing an innocent man—an allegory reminding us how crucial it is to safeguard truth and fairness within our legal systems. These haunting images remind us that miscarriages of justice can occur anywhere and anytime—casting doubt on our faith in humanity's ability to discern right from wrong.