Poster 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
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Bring history to life with our exclusive range of Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "Colonel Maurel," a prominent figure in the Dreyfus Affair. This captivating image of the French military officer, who presided over the first trial finding Alfred Dreyfus guilty of treason in 1894, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add this evocative print to your home or office to spark intriguing conversations and ignite a deeper understanding of this significant historical moment. Order now and let the story unfold."
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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