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Dreyfus on Devils Isle
ALFRED DREYFUS French army officer and victim of injustice as a prisoner on Devils Island
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1896 Colony Despair Dreyfus Exiled Isle Penal
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the rich history of this iconic image with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring "Dreyfus on Devils Isle" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the poignant moment of Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer wrongfully convicted and imprisoned on Devils Island in 1894. Each print is meticulously produced with the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the history to life. Add this timeless piece to your collection and relive the compelling story of Alfred Dreyfus and the Dreyfus Affair.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.1cm x 35.5cm (9.9" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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
This haunting image captures the desolate figure of Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer wrongfully convicted of treason and exiled to the infamous Devil's Island in the French Guiana colony in 1896. The coastal landscape of the island, with its jagged cliffs and turbulent waters, mirrors the turmoil and despair that consumed Dreyfus during his years of unjust imprisonment. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the events that led to Dreyfus's conviction and subsequent exile. A Jewish officer in the French army, Dreyfus was falsely accused of passing military secrets to the Germans. Despite mounting evidence of his innocence, he was found guilty in a highly politicized and anti-Semitic trial. Dreyfus was sentenced to life in prison on Devil's Island, a penal colony located in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America. Conditions on the island were brutal, with inmates subjected to harsh labor, inadequate food, and little hope for release. Despite the odds against him, Dreyfus never gave up hope. He continued to maintain his innocence and, with the help of his supporters, was eventually exonerated in 1906. His case became a cause célèbre, leading to a reexamination of the French justice system and the eventual dismantling of the penal colony on Devil's Island. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the injustices that can occur when prejudice and political machinations interfere with the pursuit of truth and justice. The image of Dreyfus, alone and forlorn on the desolate coast of Devil's Island, continues to resonate with us today as a symbol of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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