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THE ASSASSINATION OF LINCOLN (BOOTH VAULTED TO THE STAGE)

Datec.1905
CountryUSA
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions59.7 x 47 cm (23 1/2 x 18 1/2") (Image)
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, purchase/gift of the Mahonri M. Young Estate.
Object number820038924
DescriptionThe image is a grisaille composition that depicts two male figures in the lower right corner dressed in evening clothes, one figure is turned away from the viewer and the other is turned to show a face of shock or surprise. An American flag hangs draped from a balcony in the lower center and, to its left, the back of a figure is seen jumping out into the air.
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