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Esterhazy & Picquart
Esterhazy attacks Picquart in the Avenue Victor Hugo; Picquart had found convincing evidence that Esterhazy was the true traitor in the Dreyfus Affair Date: 1898
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1. Title: "The Dramatic Encounter: Esterhazy Confronts Picquart in the Avenue Victor Hugo" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the tense moment when Baron Alfred Dreyfus's accuser, Major General Alfred Esterhazy, confronted Colonel Picquart in Paris's Avenue Victor Hugo on January 16, 1898. The image immortalizes a pivotal moment in the Dreyfus Affair, a significant turning point in French history. 3. Background: The Dreyfus Affair, a major scandal that shook 19th-century France, began when Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French army, was falsely accused and convicted of treason in 1894. Colonel Picquart, the new head of the military intelligence service, discovered a crucial piece of evidence—a handwritten note—that implicated Major General Esterhazy as the true traitor. 4. The Confrontation: In this photograph, Esterhazy, wearing a military uniform and a stern expression, is seen confronting Picquart, who stands with his back to him, surrounded by a crowd of curious onlookers. The Avenue Victor Hugo, a busy Parisian street, serves as the backdrop to this dramatic scene. 5. Historical Significance: The confrontation between Esterhazy and Picquart marked the beginning of the end for Esterhazy, who was eventually arrested and charged with treason. The Dreyfus Affair led to a series of events that ultimately resulted in the exoneration of Dreyfus and the reform of the French military and judicial systems. 6. Legacy: This photograph offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of the Dreyfus Affair, a period that tested the French Republic's commitment to justice and equality. The image stands as a testament to the power of truth and the importance of standing up against injustice, making it a significant historical artifact.
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