Kolone Georges Picquart achter een bureau 1899

This 1899 drawing by Pierre-Emile Cornillier depicts Colonel Georges Picquart, a French military officer, sitting at a desk in a prison cell. Two female figures, likely allegorical representations of Truth and Justice, stand behind him, signifying his moral conviction. Cornillier's depiction of Picquart reflects the French public's admiration for the officer, who was imprisoned for his role in uncovering the Dreyfus Affair. The artwork utilizes linework and hatching to create depth and texture, conveying a sense of drama and tension within the confined space.