The arrest and death sentence of Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist during the terror denounced to the revolutionary authorities along with the twenty-seven other general farmers as traitor to the nation by Antoine Dupin

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The arrest and death sentence of Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist during the terror denounced to the revolutionary authorities along with the twenty-seven other general farmers as traitor to the nation by Antoine Dupin

ELD4950959 The arrest and death sentence of Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist during the terror denounced to the revolutionary authorities along with the twenty-seven other general farmers as traitor to the nation by Antoine Dupin, himself a former employee of the farm generale, 28/11/1793 (Arrest of Antoine Lavoisier and all the former tax farmers on 28th november 1793 during the french revolution" Engraving from "Les martyres de la science" by Gaston Tissandier 1882; Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrest and death sentence of Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist during the terror denounced to the revolutionary authorities along with the twenty-seven other general farmers as traitor to the nation by Antoine Dupin, himself a former employee of the farm generale, 28/11/1793 (Arrest of Antoine Lavoisier and all the former tax farmers on 28th november 1793 during the french revolution" Engraving from "Les martyres de la science" by Gaston Tissandier 1882); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

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This haunting image captures the arrest and death sentence of Antoine Lavoisier, a prominent French chemist, during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Lavoisier, known as the "father of modern chemistry," was denounced as a traitor to the nation by Antoine Dupin, himself a former employee of the farm generale. In this engraving from "Les martyres de la science" by Gaston Tissandier in 1882, we see Lavoisier and twenty-seven other general farmers being led away by revolutionary authorities on November 28th, 1793. The atmosphere is tense and foreboding, reflecting the fear and uncertainty that gripped France during this turbulent time. Despite his significant contributions to science, including pioneering work on oxygen and chemical nomenclature, Lavoisier's allegiance to the monarchy ultimately sealed his fate. His arrest and subsequent execution serve as a tragic reminder of the brutal consequences faced by those deemed enemies of the revolution. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of both Lavoisier's scientific legacy and the harsh realities of political upheaval. It is a stark representation of how even brilliant minds can fall victim to forces beyond their control in times of revolution and turmoil.

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