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The Dreyfus affair, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
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The Dreyfus affair, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Dreyfus affair, 1898. The Dreyfus affair was a political scandal which divided France during the 1890s and early 1900s. It involved the wrongful conviction for treason of a promising young French artillery officer of Jewish faith and ethnicity
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Albert Albert Dreyfus Court Court Case Court Room Courtroom Decision Desk Desk Job Dreyfus Elderly Epaulette Epaulettes Grey Hair Henri Henri Meyer Law Court Le Petit Journal Meyer Number Panel Print Collector5 Tribunal Metaphor Military Personnel
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The Dreyfus Affair - A Divided Nation in the 19th Century
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in French history - "The Dreyfus Affair" of 1898. Created by talented artist Henri Meyer, it vividly portrays the courtroom scene during this infamous political scandal that shook France to its core. At the center of this controversy was Albert Dreyfus, a promising young French artillery officer who happened to be of Jewish faith and ethnicity. Wrongfully accused and convicted of treason, his case became a lightning rod for societal divisions within France during the late 1800s and early 1900s. In this artwork, we see an elderly man seated at a desk in military uniform adorned with epaulettes. He represents one member of the panel tasked with making a decision on Dreyfus' fate. The somber atmosphere is palpable as these men deliberate over such grave matters. Meyer's attention to detail is remarkable; from the intricate furniture to every strand of grey hair on their heads, he brings authenticity to this historical scene. Through his artistry, he masterfully conveys not only the legal proceedings but also the weighty metaphorical implications surrounding justice and prejudice within society. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how deeply entrenched biases can divide nations even when faced with compelling evidence. It stands as an enduring testament to both human fallibility and resilience while urging us never to forget our collective responsibility towards justice and
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