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Zola Emile Collection

Émile Zola was a French novelist and playwright who is considered one of the most important figures in the literary movement known as Naturalism

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Affiche pour le roman de M. Émile Zola, 'la Terre'. c1897. Creator: Jules Cheret

Affiche pour le roman de M. Émile Zola, "la Terre". c1897. Creator: Jules Cheret. Affiche pour le roman de M
Affiche pour le roman de M. Emile Zola, "la Terre". c1897. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (man leaning on bar), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (man leaning on bar), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (man leaning on bar), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (blacksmith), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (blacksmith), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (blacksmith), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background), 1878

Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove), 1879

Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove), 1879. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove), 1879

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (two boys on gaslit street), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (two boys on gaslit street), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (two boys on gaslit street), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (man proposing a toast at table with five other people), 1878

Plate from l'Assommoir (man proposing a toast at table with five other people), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (man proposing a toast at table with five other people), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (dancer reclining on bed, with cat), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (dancer reclining on bed, with cat), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (dancer reclining on bed, with cat), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (two women fighting, with onlookers), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (two women fighting, with onlookers), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (two women fighting, with onlookers), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (woman lying on floor), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (woman lying on floor), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (woman lying on floor), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers), 1879. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers), 1879. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers), 1879

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (bearded man seated at table), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (bearded man seated at table), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (bearded man seated at table), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (singer onstage with prompter), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (singer onstage with prompter), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (singer onstage with prompter), 1878

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Homage to Zola, c. 1902. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

Homage to Zola, c. 1902. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Homage to Zola, c. 1902

Background imageZola Emile Collection: L Assommoir, 1900. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

L Assommoir, 1900. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
L Assommoir, 1900

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Emile Zola (French novelist, playwright, and journalist, 1840-1902), c. 1876

Emile Zola (French novelist, playwright, and journalist, 1840-1902), c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3

Background imageZola Emile Collection: Denise Zola, ca. 1900. Creator: Emile Zola

Denise Zola, ca. 1900. Creator: Emile Zola
Denise Zola, ca. 1900



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Émile Zola was a French novelist and playwright who is considered one of the most important figures in the literary movement known as Naturalism. Born in 1840, Zola's works often focused on social issues and the struggles of everyday people. His most famous work is perhaps "Germinal," a novel that explores the lives of coal miners in France and their fight for better working conditions. Zola's writing style was characterized by its detailed descriptions and realistic portrayals of society. Despite facing criticism and controversy during his lifetime, Zola remained dedicated to shedding light on the injustices faced by marginalized groups. His commitment to social justice and his powerful storytelling continue to inspire readers around the world. Zola's legacy as a writer who fearlessly tackled difficult subjects remains strong today, cementing his place as one of France's greatest literary figures. Whether you're familiar with his work or just discovering it now, Émile Zola's impact on literature cannot be overstated.