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France / D fuss Trial
The courtroom at Rennes (Dreyfus is seated facing left with white hair -centre of picture) Date: 7 August 1899
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Media ID 14261713
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1899 Courtroom Dreyfus Facing Rennes Trial Fuss
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic photographic prints, featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the drama of the Dreyfus Trial in Rennes, France, 7 August 1899. This iconic black-and-white photograph showcases Alfred Dreyfus (seated, center with white hair) during the landmark legal proceeding that shook the nation. Add an air of history and intrigue to your space with this timeless, rights-managed print. Perfect for museums, libraries, or personal collections, each print is meticulously produced to preserve the rich detail and tonal range of the original image. Bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.2cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: The Dreyfus Trial at Rennes: A Pivotal Moment in French History (1899). This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history: the Dreyfus Trial at Rennes, which took place on August 7, 1899. The man at the center of the courtroom, with white hair and seated facing left, is Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935), a French Jewish army captain who was wrongfully convicted of treason and espionage in 1894. The trial at Rennes was a crucial turning point in the Dreyfus Affair, a highly controversial and divisive period in French history. The affair began when Dreyfus was falsely accused of selling military secrets to the Germans. Despite mounting evidence of his innocence, Dreyfus was initially convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil's Island, a notorious penal colony in French Guiana. However, the case was far from over. A dedicated group of intellectuals, journalists, and politicians, known as the Dreyfusards, continued to fight for Dreyfus's exoneration. Their efforts eventually led to a retrial in Rennes, where the evidence against Dreyfus was found to be flawed and manipulated. In this image, Dreyfus is seen listening intently as the proceedings unfold, with hope in his eyes that justice would finally be served. The Dreyfus Affair was a watershed moment in French history, as it exposed deep-seated anti-Semitism and political corruption within the French establishment. The trial at Rennes marked the beginning of the end of Dreyfus's ordeal, and ultimately led to his full exoneration in 1906. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of truth, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This photograph is a poignant and historical record of a pivotal moment in French history, and a testament to the enduring power of the truth to triumph over falsehood and injustice.
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