The Caillaux trial by Paul Renouard

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The Caillaux trial by Paul Renouard

Madame Henriette Caillaux, wife of finance minister Joseph Caillaux, who in 1914 shot Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro for attacking Caillauxs private life. The case was a sensation and reported in all the newspapers but the event was soon eclipsed by the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

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The Caillaux Trial: A Scandal That Shocked Early 20th Century France This evocative portrait captures the tense atmosphere of the Caillaux trial, a sensational event that transfixed France in 1914. The subject of the image is Madame Henriette Caillaux, the wife of Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux, as she stands before the court. The trial was the result of an extraordinary turn of events: Madame Caillaux had shot and killed Gaston Calmette, the editor of Le Figaro, after he published an article attacking her private life. The trial was a sensation, with the case dominating the headlines and filling the pages of newspapers across the country. The courtroom was packed with spectators, eager to witness the unfolding drama. Madame Caillaux, dressed in mourning attire, sits calmly in the dock, her expression giving little away. Her husband, Finance Minister Caillaux, stands by her side, his face a picture of concern. The trial was a turning point in French history, marking the end of an era of political and personal scandals that had gripped the country. However, the event was soon eclipsed by the outbreak of the First World War, which brought a new set of challenges and priorities for the nation. This powerful portrait by Paul Renouard captures the drama and intrigue of the Caillaux trial, a moment that remains etched in the annals of French history. The image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when personal scandals could bring a nation to a standstill.

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