Devils Island Collection

Apostle Islands, L.S. lighthouse landing, Devil's Island, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Apostle Islands, L.S. lighthouse landing, Devil's Island, c1898

Devils Island at Apostle Islands
Sandstone cliffs and sea caves of Devils Island at Apostle Islands, Wisconsin

Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945)
2814920 Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 1906 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Alfred Dreyfus imprisoned on Devils Island (colour litho)
2818782 Alfred Dreyfus imprisoned on Devils Island (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus imprisoned on Devils Island)

Histoire d un Innocent, illustrated history of the Dreyfus Affair
CHT170168 Histoire d un Innocent, illustrated history of the Dreyfus Affair (colour litho) by French School; Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Captain Alfred Dreyfus diary quotation from Hamlet (engraving)
3779421 Captain Alfred Dreyfus diary quotation from Hamlet (engraving); (add.info.: Captain Alfred Dreyfus diary quotation from Hamlet in his handwriting. Doubt thou the stars are fire)

The Prison of Captain Dreyfus on the Ile du Diable (litho)
1606725 The Prison of Captain Dreyfus on the Ile du Diable (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prison of Captain Dreyfus on the Ile du Diable)

The Return of Dreyfus (b / w photo)
1598947 The Return of Dreyfus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Dreyfus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 June 1899)

View of Devils island, 1901 (engraving)
3779416 View of Devils island, 1901 (engraving); (add.info.: View of Devils island, showing the prison - hut inside the enclosure of palisades, with the governors house in the background)

Fesnel lens of the Devils Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Layered sandstone cliffs and sea caves at sunrise on Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Kayaker exploring the sea caves of Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA. (MR)

Waves crash at sunset on Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Kayakers exploring the sea caves of Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA (MR)

Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella) adult, feeding on rainforest floor, Devils Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, March

Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella) adult, feeding, clinging to dead palm leaves, Devils Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, March

Ile Royale and Devils Island, French Guiana, South America

View to Devils Island, where Dreyfus and Papillon were imprisoned, French Guiana, South America

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"Devil's Island: A Tale of Redemption, Captivity, and Natural Beauty" In the annals of history, Devil's Island stands as a symbol of both human suffering and breathtaking natural wonders. From the infamous imprisonment of Captain Alfred Dreyfus to the mesmerizing landscapes that grace its shores, this remote island has witnessed contrasting chapters that have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. One such chapter unfolds in Paris, where Alfred Dreyfus was awarded the prestigious Legion d'Honneur after his rehabilitation. Achille Beltrame immortalized this momentous occasion in a vibrant lithograph - a testament to justice prevailing over prejudice. Yet before his redemption, Dreyfus endured unimaginable hardships on Devil's Island. A haunting color lithograph captures his desolate confinement within its prison walls - a stark reminder of the injustice he faced during the infamous Dreyfus Affair. Diving deeper into history reveals an illustrated account titled "Histoire d'un Innocent, " shedding light on every twist and turn surrounding this gripping saga. Within its pages lies a poignant diary entry from Captain Dreyfus himself, quoting Hamlet - perhaps reflecting upon his own struggle for truth and vindication. As we envision Devil's Island through various artistic lenses, another lithograph transports us to its very shores. The prison where Dreyfus languished is depicted with meticulous detail - an eerie glimpse into his isolated existence amidst treacherous waters. Fast forward to black-and-white photography capturing the long-awaited return of Dreyfus from exile. This powerful image encapsulates hope reborn against all odds - a testament to resilience triumphing over adversity. Beyond its historical significance lies another facet of Devil's Island: nature at its most awe-inspiring. An engraving from 1901 offers us a panoramic view that stretches across time and space; layered sandstone cliffs juxtaposed against crashing waves, a sight that leaves us breathless.