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J Wilkes Booth, April 1865 (engraving)
959581 J Wilkes Booth, April 1865 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Wilkes Booth, April 1865. Illustration for Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (McDonnell Bros, 1886). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "J Wilkes Booth, April 1865" takes us back to a significant moment in American history. The image depicts the infamous actor and assassin, John Wilkes Booth, during the tumultuous times of the American Civil War. In this finely detailed print, we see Booth's intense gaze fixed upon something beyond our view. His face is shrouded in shadows, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to his already notorious reputation. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this enigmatic figure who forever altered the course of history. The engraving was created by an anonymous 19th-century American School artist as an illustration for Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War. It offers a glimpse into Booth's appearance at a crucial point in time - April 1865 - just days before he committed one of the most shocking acts ever witnessed on American soil. Digitally cleaned to enhance its clarity and impact, this print allows us to study every intricate detail with awe and fascination. It serves as a reminder not only of Booth himself but also of the deep divisions that tore apart a nation during those turbulent years. As we contemplate this historical artifact from Bridgeman Images' collection, let us remember that art has the power to transport us through time and evoke emotions long buried within our collective memory.
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