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Title page depicting the Henry-Picquart duel, opposing officers during the Dreyfus affair
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Title page depicting the Henry-Picquart duel, opposing officers during the Dreyfus affair
XIR384586 Title page depicting the Henry-Picquart duel, opposing officers during the Dreyfus affair, illustration from the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal, 20th March, 1898 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1844-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page de titre: le duel Henry-Picquart, officiers opposes dans l affaire Dreyfus; the Dreyfus affair involved the conviction for treason in November 1894 of Captain Alfred Dreyfus for having passed on French military secrets to the German Embassy; he was later found innocent; Colonel Henry committed suicide after it was foujd he had forged documents pertaining to Drefuss guilt; Marie Georges Picquart (1854-1914), a French Minister of War, exposed the truth in the Dreyfus affair; ); French, out of copyright
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This print captures the intense atmosphere of the Henry-Picquart duel, a pivotal moment in the infamous Dreyfus affair. The title page illustration, taken from Le Petit Journal's illustrated supplement on 20th March 1898, showcases opposing officers locked in a fierce confrontation. The Dreyfus affair shook French society to its core when Captain Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of treason for allegedly leaking military secrets to the German Embassy in November 1894. However, subsequent investigations revealed that Colonel Henry had forged documents to incriminate Dreyfus. Tragically, he took his own life as his guilt became undeniable. In this image, we witness two sworn enemies facing each other with epees drawn and swords at the ready. Witnesses surround them within an interior setting, their gazes fixed upon the impending clash. The dueling scene symbolizes not only physical combat but also political strife and personal vendettas. Marie Georges Picquart emerges as a central figure in this tumultuous period of history. As French Minister of War, he bravely exposed the truth behind Dreyfus' wrongful conviction and fought against corruption within military ranks. This historic photograph serves as a reminder of how truth can triumph over falsehoods and sheds light on one of France's most controversial episodes. It encapsulates both the gravity and complexity surrounding this scandalous affair while offering insight into societal tensions during that time period.
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