Title
Satan tempting Booth to the murder of the President
Caption
Satan tempting Booth to the murder of the President by Lithographer John L Magee. Lincoln's assassin, actor John Wilkes Booth, is goaded by a hideous Mephistophelian figure to shoot the unsuspecting President, who is visible in a theatre box beyond. Booth stands erect, his left arm behind his back and a small pistol in his right hand. He stares straight ahead, seemingly mesmerized by Satan, who stands close behind him, pointing with one hand at the pistol and with the other at Lincoln. Rays of light issue from the demon's eyes, mouth, and ears. He wears a peacock feather on his head and is clad in a tasselled medieval tunic. Dated c1865.
Date
1865
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A01_488
License type
Rights managed
Available size
57,6Mb (6,6Mb) / 12,7in x 17,6in / 3809 x 5286 (300dpi)