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The Capture of Booth, the Slayer of Lincoln, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving)
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The Capture of Booth, the Slayer of Lincoln, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving)
STC394708 The Capture of Booth, the Slayer of Lincoln, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilkes Booth (1838-65) American actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) on April 14, 1865; Booth was tracked down 12 days later in a farm in rural Virginia and shot by Union soldiers on April 26; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23490292
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "The Capture of Booth, the Slayer of Lincoln" takes us back to a significant moment in American history. Published in 1896, it depicts the dramatic scene where John Wilkes Booth, the infamous assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was finally apprehended. The image portrays the intensity and desperation that surrounded Booth's capture. In a cornered position inside a burning barn on a rural Virginia farm, he is seen holding a rifle as flames engulf his surroundings. The engraving skillfully captures the tension and danger that permeated this historic event. Booth's assassination of President Lincoln on April 14,1865 shocked the nation. For twelve days following the crime, Union soldiers relentlessly pursued him until they ultimately discovered his hiding place. On April 26th, their search came to an end when they confronted Booth in this remote location. This print serves as both a historical record and an artistic interpretation of these events. Created by Alfred Rudolph Waud after an original artwork from The Stapleton Collection, it offers viewers a glimpse into one of America's darkest chapters. As we reflect upon this image today, we are reminded not only of Booth's heinous act but also of the resilience and determination displayed by those who sought justice for President Lincoln's untimely death.
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