The arrest of Robespierre after his failed suicide attempt. Steel engraving by A. Revel after T. Johannot.

  • Johannot, Tony, 1803-1852.
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Robespierre shot himself in the face on 28 July 1794, but failed to kill himself. His pistol is lying next to him, while he is surrounded by a crowd of excited onlookers either fleeing or showing signs of distress

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[Paris?] : [publisher not identified]

Physical description

1 print : steel engraving ; image 7.3 x 12.5 cm

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Lettering

Tony Johannot del. Revel sc. Lettering on finished impression: "Arrestation de Robespierre, 9 Thermidor : De la bravoure à la Guadeloupe à l'exécution de Robespierre. " (Musée Carnavalet)

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[State before subject lettering].

Reference

Wellcome Collection 43011i

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