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Zola Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Life and Legacy of Zola: From J'Accuse

Background imageZola Collection: Octave et Berthe surprised by her husband Auguste (Auguste brokes down the door)

Octave et Berthe surprised by her husband Auguste (Auguste brokes down the door)
ELD4895640 Octave et Berthe surprised by her husband Auguste (Auguste brokes down the door and discovers his wife Berthe with her lover Octave Mouret)

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst...!, 1898-5-14 - On election night

Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst...!, 1898-5-14 - On election night - Antisemitism
ICA4894656 Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst...!, 1898-5-14 - On election night - Antisemitism, Dreyfus affair, Algeria, Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, Legislatives - Zola Emile

Background imageZola Collection: The Disappointment of Emile Zola. 1880s (Engraving)

The Disappointment of Emile Zola. 1880s (Engraving)
CUL4857692 The Disappointment of Emile Zola. 1880s (Engraving); (add.info.: drawing by BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898) Disappointment of Emile Zola

Background imageZola Collection: The Lengaigne ball: country ball in a barn, in the light of the oil lamps, in the 19th century

The Lengaigne ball: country ball in a barn, in the light of the oil lamps, in the 19th century
PCT4272364 The Lengaigne ball: country ball in a barn, in the light of the oil lamps, in the 19th century. Illustration for the novel by Emile Zola "La terre"

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266867 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of Emile Zola's book " Au bonheur des dames")

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266832 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266804 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of Emile Zola's book " Au bonheur des dames")

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266788 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageZola Collection: Narcisse Bachelard talking about political situation with Leon, Theophile, Leon, Auguste

Narcisse Bachelard talking about political situation with Leon, Theophile, Leon, Auguste
ELD4896039 Narcisse Bachelard talking about political situation with Leon, Theophile, Leon, Auguste, Duveyrier et l'abbe (Narcisse Bachelard talking about political situation with Leon)

Background imageZola Collection: Well... 'Hector Trublot and Octave Mouret choosing women in a party' Illustration of the novel '

Well... "Hector Trublot and Octave Mouret choosing women in a party" Illustration of the novel "
ELD4895987 Well... "Hector Trublot and Octave Mouret choosing women in a party" Illustration of the novel " Pot-Bouille" by Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Background imageZola Collection: Berthe, guilty of adultery, is denied by his wife Auguste Vabre and returned to his parents

Berthe, guilty of adultery, is denied by his wife Auguste Vabre and returned to his parents
ELD4895871 Berthe, guilty of adultery, is denied by his wife Auguste Vabre and returned to his parents (Auguste Vabre rejects his wife to her parents after he discovers that she was cheating on him)

Background imageZola Collection: Representation of Gervaise washing the parquet of the grocery store of Virginia Poisson

Representation of Gervaise washing the parquet of the grocery store of Virginia Poisson Illustration of the novel
ELD4953272 Representation of Gervaise washing the parquet of the grocery store of Virginia Poisson Illustration of the novel " The darkness" by Emile Zola

Background imageZola Collection: Gervaise came to collect Coupeau's pay in front of the zinger's workshop before he spends it at

Gervaise came to collect Coupeau's pay in front of the zinger's workshop before he spends it at the wine
ELD4953242 Gervaise came to collect Coupeau's pay in front of the zinger's workshop before he spends it at the wine merchant Illustration of chapter 12 of L'Assommoir by Emile Zola 1884;

Background imageZola Collection: Coupeau motivating Lantier to enter the laundry in the evening where Gervaise celebrates his

Coupeau motivating Lantier to enter the laundry in the evening where Gervaise celebrates his reussite Illustration of
ELD4953395 Coupeau motivating Lantier to enter the laundry in the evening where Gervaise celebrates his reussite Illustration of " The darker" by Emile Zola 1884; Private Collection;

Background imageZola Collection: Song illustree, Satirique en, ca. 1906: Zola au pantheon - Case Dreyfus, Pantheon - Zola Emile

Song illustree, Satirique en, ca. 1906: Zola au pantheon - Case Dreyfus, Pantheon - Zola Emile, Clemenceau George
ICA4936007 Song illustree, Satirique en, ca. 1906: Zola au pantheon - Case Dreyfus, Pantheon - Zola Emile, Clemenceau George, Jaures Jean, Brisson Henri (1835-1912)

Background imageZola Collection: Front and back cover of Emile Zola's book 'Au bonheur des dames', 1906 (print)

Front and back cover of Emile Zola's book "Au bonheur des dames", 1906 (print)
PCT4266859 Front and back cover of Emile Zola's book "Au bonheur des dames", 1906 (print); (add.info.: 1st and last cover of Emile Zola's book "Au bonheur des dames")

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266809 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of Emile Zola's book " Au bonheur des dames")

Background imageZola Collection: Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

Background imageZola Collection: Gervaise giffing her daughter Nana (heroine of the novel of the same name) (chapter 11)

Gervaise giffing her daughter Nana (heroine of the novel of the same name) (chapter 11)
ELD4953276 Gervaise giffing her daughter Nana (heroine of the novel of the same name) (chapter 11) Illustration of L'asommoir" by Emile Zola

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266848 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of Emile Zola's book " Au bonheur des dames")

Background imageZola Collection: Portrait de Madame Emile Zola, ca 1879. Creator: Manet, Édouard (1832-1883)

Portrait de Madame Emile Zola, ca 1879. Creator: Manet, Édouard (1832-1883)
Portrait de Madame Emile Zola, ca 1879. Found in the collection of the Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Background imageZola Collection: Cartoon by Emile Zola (1840-1902) writing, visibly lacking inspiration - Illustration by Charles

Cartoon by Emile Zola (1840-1902) writing, visibly lacking inspiration - Illustration by Charles Leandre in "The
JAB5037335 Cartoon by Emile Zola (1840-1902) writing, visibly lacking inspiration - Illustration by Charles Leandre in "The Rire", 1897 - Private collection by Leandre

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration for the magazine Le Rire dec 15 1906 (print)

Illustration for the magazine Le Rire dec 15 1906 (print)
PCT4266898 Illustration for the magazine Le Rire dec 15 1906 (print) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); (add.info.: Au bonheur des dames)

Background imageZola Collection: Hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette

Hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette
Illustration of hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette. Captioned Lord Salisbury, Mr Gladstone, Bismark, The Late Czar, Gambetta, Crispi, Thiers, Zola'. Date: 1895

Background imageZola Collection: EMILE ZOLA DEAD

EMILE ZOLA DEAD
EMILE ZOLA French writer and supporter of Dreyfus, on his deathbed. Date: 1840 - 1902

Background imageZola Collection: The Death of Albine, 1898 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Albine, 1898 (oil on canvas)
5979729 The Death of Albine, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Collier, John (1850-1934); 137.2x182.9 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info)

Background imageZola Collection: Portrait of the Italian singer Giuseppina Grassini (1773-1850), 1897 (print)

Portrait of the Italian singer Giuseppina Grassini (1773-1850), 1897 (print)
ELD4896468 Portrait of the Italian singer Giuseppina Grassini (1773-1850), 1897 (print) by Calbet, Antoine (1860-1944); (add.info)

Background imageZola Collection: Page of the newspaper 'Liberation'of 01/10/1953

Page of the newspaper "Liberation"of 01/10/1953
XEE4117664 Page of the newspaper " Liberation" of 01/10/1953. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of the newspaper " Liberation" of 01/10/1953.); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageZola Collection: High angle view of beach umbrellas on the idyllic Vouti beach framed by lush plants, Zola

High angle view of beach umbrellas on the idyllic Vouti beach framed by lush plants, Zola, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageZola Collection: Emile Zola (b / w photo)

Emile Zola (b / w photo)
1701146 Emile Zola (b/w photo) by French Photographer; (add.info.: Emile Zola (1840-1902) french writer at his desk)

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst... !, 1898-2-5 - The last keel - Antisemitism
ICA4893963 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst...!, 1898-2-5 - The last keel - Antisemitism, Dreyfus Affair - Zola Emile, Dreyfus Alfred, Jew by Caran D Ache

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst... !, 1898-2-12 - A Frankfurt Collecting for

Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst... !, 1898-2-12 - A Frankfurt Collecting for the Union - Germany
ICA4893985 Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst...!, 1898-2-12 - A Frankfurt Collecting for the Union - Germany Prussia, Antisemitism, Case Dreyfus, Silver, Patriotism

Background imageZola Collection: Dreyfus case - Proces of Emile Zola - 1898: General Auguste Mercier (1833-1921)

Dreyfus case - Proces of Emile Zola - 1898: General Auguste Mercier (1833-1921)
XEE4135130 Dreyfus case - Proces of Emile Zola - 1898: General Auguste Mercier (1833-1921) answers questions of Fernand Labori (1860-1917), lawyer of the writer Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Background imageZola Collection: Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst... !, 1898-4-9 - The lion

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst... !, 1898-4-9 - The lion
ICA4894381 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst...!, 1898-4-9 - The lion, the raven and the lice - Antisemitism, Dreyfus Case, Justice Proces - Zola Emile, Insects

Background imageZola Collection: Dreyfus case, 1898: cartoon showing the influence of the case on French society

Dreyfus case, 1898: cartoon showing the influence of the case on French society
XEE4135257 Dreyfus case, 1898: cartoon showing the influence of the case on French society. Dreyfusards and supporters of the separation of church and state watch the " flower" Dreyfus

Background imageZola Collection: Dreyfus case, 1898: Zola and his muse. Cartoon of the French writer Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Dreyfus case, 1898: Zola and his muse. Cartoon of the French writer Emile Zola (1840-1902)
XEE4135492 Dreyfus case, 1898: Zola and his muse. Cartoon of the French writer Emile Zola (1840-1902) rediting " Lettre a la France" where he defends Alfred Dreyfus

Background imageZola Collection: Portrait in foot of Emile Zola. 1886

Portrait in foot of Emile Zola. 1886
LSE4104642 Portrait in foot of Emile Zola. 1886. by Florian, (fl.1895); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait in foot of Emile Zola. 1886.); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Background imageZola Collection: The Zola Affair: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the Palais de Justice, cover of Le Petit Journal

The Zola Affair: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the Palais de Justice, cover of Le Petit Journal
XIR116002 The Zola Affair: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the Palais de Justice, cover of Le Petit Journal, 20th February 1898 (engraving) by Meyer

Background imageZola Collection: Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902), French writer and novelist (photo)

Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902), French writer and novelist (photo)
ELD4834581 Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902), French writer and novelist (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageZola Collection: Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902), French writer. Sun: 14, 5x10cm. Musee d Arbaud

Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902), French writer. Sun: 14, 5x10cm. Musee d Arbaud
JEB4855789 Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902), French writer. Sun: 14, 5x10cm. Musee d Arbaud by Desboutin, Marcellin Gilbert (1823-1902); Musee Paul Arbaud, Aix-en-Provence

Background imageZola Collection: The requisitoire against the writer Emile Zola, (Dreyfus Affair), 6 March 1898 (lithograph)

The requisitoire against the writer Emile Zola, (Dreyfus Affair), 6 March 1898 (lithograph)
2818845 The requisitoire against the writer Emile Zola, (Dreyfus Affair), 6 March 1898 (lithograph) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Emile Zola)




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"Unveiling the Life and Legacy of Zola: From J'Accuse. . To Controversial Courtrooms, Emile Zola's Impact on French Society" Emile Zola, a prominent figure in French literature and journalism, left an indelible mark on society through his groundbreaking works. In 1898, he penned the famous article "J'Accuse. . " which shook the nation during the Dreyfus Affair. This open letter to the President of the French Republic exposed corruption within the military and sparked intense debates about justice and anti-Semitism. Captured in a striking photograph alongside Nadar, another influential artist of their time, Zola's determined gaze reflects his unwavering commitment to truth-telling. The image immortalizes a moment when two creative forces united for a common cause. Zola found himself at odds with authorities as he faced trial for defamation after accusing high-ranking officials of orchestrating injustice against Alfred Dreyfus. The courtroom became both a battleground for justice and an arena where public opinion clashed fiercely. Beyond his literary pursuits, Zola's friendship with Paul Cezanne is also noteworthy. Their bond inspired Cezanne's masterpiece "The Francois Zola Dam, " showcasing their shared appreciation for artistry across different mediums. Intriguingly, Zola explored humor through collaborations like "Zola/Leandre/Rire 1897, " where hand shadows brought famous figures to life in silhouette form. This playful endeavor showcased yet another facet of his multifaceted personality. Sadly, news headlines eventually proclaimed "Emile Zola Dead. " However, even in death, his influence continued to resonate deeply within artistic circles. Paintings such as "The Death of Albine" captured poignant emotions while reflecting upon mortality itself. Medan Chateau stood as an emblematic setting that fascinated both artists and historians alike; its allure caught Cezanne's attention, resulting in a captivating depiction that transcended time.