Framed Print : Colonel Maurel
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Colonel Maurel
COLONEL MAUREL French military officer, president of the Conseil de Guerre which conducted the first trial of Dreyfus, finding him guilty of treason. Date: CIRCA 1894
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1894 Colonel Conducted Conseil Dreyfus Finding Guerre Guilty Maurel Treason Trial
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring a piece of historical intrigue into your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Colonel Maurel," depicts a French military officer who played a pivotal role in the infamous Dreyfus Affair. As the president of the Conseil de Guerre, Colonel Maurel conducted the first trial of Alfred Dreyfus, finding him guilty of treason in 1894. Add this striking, high-quality framed print to your collection and immerse yourself in a fascinating moment in history. Each print is expertly framed and ready to hang, making it a perfect addition to any space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Colonel Alfred Maurel: The Presiding Judge in the Infamous Dreyfus Trial of 1894" Colonel Alfred Maurel (1847-1914) was a prominent French military officer who served as the president of the Conseil de Guerre, the military tribunal that conducted the highly controversial and infamous trial of Alfred Dreyfus in 1894. The trial, which took place during the height of the Dreyfus Affair, was marked by intense political and social tensions, as well as widespread anti-Semitism. Born in Bordeaux, France, Maurel joined the military in 1866 and rose through the ranks to become a colonel in 1892. His military career was marked by several notable achievements, including his service in Algeria and his role in the Tonkin Campaign in Indochina. However, it was his role in the Dreyfus trial that would forever be etched in French history. The trial of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French army, was based on fabricated evidence that implicated him in espionage and treason. Despite mounting evidence of Dreyfus' innocence and the growing public outcry against the verdict, Maurel and the other members of the Conseil de Guerre stood firm in their decision to uphold the guilty verdict. The Dreyfus Affair would continue to dominate French politics and society for the next several years, with numerous appeals, retrials, and public protests. Eventually, in 1899, Dreyfus was exonerated and reinstated into the army. Maurel, however, continued to defend the verdict and refused to acknowledge the error that had been made. This photograph captures Colonel Maurel in his military uniform, with a stern expression and a determined gaze. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often contentious history of the French military and its role in shaping the political and social landscape of the country. The Dreyfus Affair remains a significant moment in French history, and Colonel Maurel's role in the trial continues to be a subject of debate and reflection.
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