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THE DREYFUS CASE - The letter dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15
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THE DREYFUS CASE - The letter dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15
XEE4152491 THE DREYFUS CASE - The letter dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15, 1894 - the commander of the Paty de Clam Du Paty, in charge of the investigation, asks Dreyfus to write a letter under his dictee reproducing members of sentences from the list. Faced with what he considered to be similarites, he accused Dreyfus of treason and had him arrested - cover of " The illustrious progress" of May 1899 - by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: THE DREYFUS CASE - The letter dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15, 1894 - the commander of the Paty de Clam Du Paty, in charge of the investigation, asks Dreyfus to write a letter under his dictee reproducing members of sentences from the list. Faced with what he considered to be similarites, he accused Dreyfus of treason and had him arrested - cover of " The illustrious progress" of May 1899 -); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
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Alfred 1859 1935 Dictation Dreyfus Dreyfus Case A Journal
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the infamous Dreyfus Case. The image showcases a letter being dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15,1894. At the time, Commander Paty de Clam Du Paty was leading the investigation and requested Dreyfus to write a letter under his dictation, reproducing certain sentences from a list. Little did Dreyfus know that this seemingly innocent task would lead to his arrest and accusations of treason. The unknown artist behind this striking cover art for "The illustrious progress" magazine in May 1899 brilliantly depicts the tension and drama surrounding this significant event. The composition draws attention to Dreyfus as he sits at a desk with pen in hand, while Commander Paty de Clam Du Paty stands over him, closely observing every stroke of the pen. This image serves as a powerful reminder of how one simple act can change the course of someone's life forever. It symbolizes not only the injustice faced by Alfred Dreyfus but also highlights larger issues such as prejudice and corruption within society. Preserved in private collection, this historical photograph by Stefano Bianchetti allows us to reflect upon an important chapter in our past and serves as a testament to the enduring power of visual art in capturing moments that shape our collective memory.
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