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The Court of Appeal During the Zola Affaire, illustration from Le Petit Journal
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The Court of Appeal During the Zola Affaire, illustration from Le Petit Journal
STC415975 The Court of Appeal During the Zola Affaire, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 17th April 1898 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Affaire Zola: La Cour de cassation; M. Loew, President; M. Manau, General Prosecutor; M. Chambareaud, Court reporter; Emile Zola (1840-1902) was a French writer who risked his career in 1898 when he published a defence of Captain Dreyfus, a French army officer accused of communicating French military secrets to the Germans, in a Parisian Newspaper; Zola was brought to trial and convicted for criminal libel in February 1898; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22368990
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dreyfus Affair Gowns Judges Justice Regalia Scandal
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The Court of Appeal During the Zola Affaire - A Glimpse into a Landmark Trial
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. This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting "The Court of Appeal During the Zola Affaire". Published as an illustration in Le Petit Journal on 17th April 1898, it offers us a vivid glimpse into one of France's most infamous trials. At the center of this courtroom drama was Emile Zola, a renowned French writer who courageously defended Captain Dreyfus. The trial unfolded against the backdrop of the scandalous Dreyfus Affair, where accusations swirled around Dreyfus for allegedly betraying his country by sharing military secrets with Germany. In this image, we see esteemed judges donned in their regal gowns and resolute expressions. M. Loew presides over proceedings as President while M. Manau serves as General Prosecutor and M. Chambareaud diligently records every word as court reporter. Zola himself stands tall amidst this sea of legal authority, unyielding in his defense of truth and justice. His bold act to publish his support for Dreyfus came at great personal risk but sparked national debate about anti-Semitism and corruption within the French military establishment. This historic trial ultimately led to Zola's conviction for criminal libel in February 1898 but also shed light on deep-rooted injustices that demanded redress. Through this remarkable print from Fine Art Finder's Stap
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