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The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
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The degradation of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2818598 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
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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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. This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting the degradation ceremony of Captain Alfred Dreyfus. Created by Henri Meyer as an illustration for Le Petit Journal in 1895, it vividly portrays the shocking mistreatment and humiliation suffered by Dreyfus. The image showcases a parade ground at Ecole Militaire, where soldiers gather to witness this disgraceful event. With swords raised high, military officials surround Dreyfus, who stands broken and defeated. The scene is filled with palpable tension and shame as the French army publicly accuses him of treason. Dreyfus' crime? Being Jewish in a time rife with anti-Semitism. This ritualistic degradation serves as a chilling reminder of how prejudice can corrupt justice systems and destroy lives. The artist's use of color lithography adds depth to this already poignant image, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Every brushstroke seems to echo the injustice inflicted upon Dreyfus - his shattered reputation forever etched into history. As we reflect on this dark chapter known as the "Dreyfus Affair" let us remember that it was not only one man who suffered but also an entire community unjustly targeted. This photograph serves as both a testament to human resilience in fighting against discrimination and a stark warning against allowing prejudice to prevail within society. Through its portrayal of degradation, scandal, and
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