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The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
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The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2818597 The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus. Le traitre. Degradation d Alfred Dreyfus. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 13 January 1895.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25494064
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Alfred Dreyfus Anti Semitism Antisemitism Breaking Broken Captain Dreyfus Degradation Disgrace Dreyfus Affair Ecole Militaire Humiliating Humiliation Injustice Miscarriage Of Justice Parade Ground Prejudice Scandal Traitor Treason Punishment
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The Degradation of Alfred Dreyfus - A Haunting Depiction of Injustice and Prejudice
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. In this powerful and evocative photo print, we are transported back to the 19th century, witnessing a moment that forever stained French history - the degradation of Alfred Dreyfus. Captured in vivid color lithography by Henri Meyer, this artwork portrays a deeply humiliating ceremony that unfolded on the parade ground of the Ecole Militaire. Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish captain in the French army, was falsely accused of treason during what became known as the infamous Dreyfus Affair. This image captures his heartbreaking descent into disgrace as he is stripped of his rank and dignity before an audience composed of soldiers and officers. The scene is rife with symbolism; it reflects not only the miscarriage of justice suffered by Captain Dreyfus but also highlights prevalent anti-Semitism within French society at that time. The ritualistic nature of his degradation serves as a chilling reminder of how prejudice can infiltrate even the most esteemed institutions. As we gaze upon this print, we cannot help but feel outrage at such blatant injustice. It stands as a testament to both human resilience and our capacity for cruelty. May it serve as a poignant reminder to challenge prejudice wherever it may be found so that no one else should suffer such humiliation again.
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