Dreyfus Collection (page 5)

Andre Gill Photo
ANDRE GILL French caricaturist who thought Dreyfus was guilty and ended insane : here in happier days in 1868. Date: 1840 - 1885

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Alfred Dreyfus escorted to prison after being convicted of treason, Paris, 1895. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

The return of Captain Dreyfus: 1st landing on French soil
Dreyfus disembarks at Port-Haliguen in Quiberon, France on 30th June 1899

Popular Delight
There is widespread delight in France when Dreyfus is found guilty for the second time, proving that the military have been right all the time

Dreyfus Children
His son, his daughter, in a garden at Carpentras

Zola / Petit Journal 1898
Emile Zola arrives at the Palais de Justice after being sued for libel by the French army for publishing his denunciation of the army cover up in a daily newspaper

Dreyfus / Zola Loses Case
Emile Zola loses the libel case brought against him by the French army, fails to secure Dreyfus rehabilitation and is sentenced to imprisonment

Dreyfus in Prison / 1895
Dreyfus in prison after being found guilty of treason by a court-martial and having his rank publicly stripped

Dreyfus Charged Dec 1894
Captain Alfred Dreyfus being court-martialed during which he was denied the right to examine the evidence against him

ZOLA / GILL 1886
EMILE ZOLA French writer and champion of Dreyfus

Devils Island / Guyana
A view of Devils Island, French Guyana, where Alfred Dreyfus was sent on 13 April 1895 and placed in solitary confinement

Alfred Dreyfus / Anon Phot
ALFRED DREYFUS French army officer awarded the Legion d honneur

The Dreyfus tower in Kuru, French Guiana, South America

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

Dreyfus Trial / 1899
Dreyfus stands trial again at Rennes

Court Martial of Dreyfus
Captain Alfred Dreyfus before his court martial for treason: papers giving secret information to the Germans had been found and Dreyfus was made a scape-goat

Piquart Stands Defence
Lieutenant-colonel Picquart in court defending the innocence of Dreyfus

Dreyfus Seated, 1899
ALFRED DREYFUS French army officer and victim of injustice " at Rennes"

E-F LOUBET
EMILE-FRANCOIS LOUBET French mayor of Montelimar, President 1899-1906 : after Dreyfus Affair, Entente Cordiale and church/state battle, quit public life

Maitre Labori Attacked
Maitre Labori, Dreyfus avocat at the Rennes hearings, is attacked at 6 am on his way to court : fortunately the wound is not fatal and 8 days later he resumes his work

Major Esterhazy / Sketch
MAJOR MCFW ESTERHAZY French Major associated with the Dreyfus case

Joseph Reinach / Rire 1899
JOSEPH REINACH French politician and Dreyfus supporter

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"Dreyfus: The Trial that Shook a Nation and Changed History" In the late 19th century, France was embroiled in one of its most notorious scandals - the Dreyfus Affair. It all began with an article by Emile Zola, titled "J'Accuse. . " which accused the French government of falsely convicting Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish artillery officer. The Dreyfus Trial became a symbol of injustice and anti-Semitism in France. Amidst public outrage, Zola penned an open letter to the President of the French Republic, demanding justice for Dreyfus. In court, Zola bravely defended his stance while facing intense scrutiny. At the heart of this controversy was Major Esterhazy, who many believed to be the true culprit behind treasonous acts attributed to Dreyfus. Despite mounting evidence against Esterhazy, it was Dreyfus who found himself exiled on Devil's Island. Years later, news broke that Emile Zola had passed away. His death marked a significant moment in history as he had been at the forefront of exposing corruption within the French government during the trial. However, hope emerged when documents surfaced revealing that false charges had been brought against Dreyfus based on fabricated evidence. This led to his eventual rehabilitation in 1906 when General Gillain conferred upon him the Cross of Legion d'Honneur at Paris Military School's courtyard. One iconic image from this period captured Zola swimming towards a German soldier with "I Accuse" written boldly by hand - an illustration published in "Psst. " magazine on April 23rd, 1898. Another pivotal moment came with Lieutenant-Colonel Georges Picquart's arrest as he uncovered crucial information related to this case. The story of Alfred Dreyfus remains etched into history as a powerful reminder of the fight against prejudice and the pursuit of justice.