[Emperor Maximilian's Firing Squad] 1867

"Emperor Maximilian's Firing Squad" is a black and white photograph by French photographer François Aubert. The image depicts a line of eight Mexican soldiers in their military uniform, standing in a line holding rifles. They were responsible for the execution of Emperor Maximilian in 1867. This photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a powerful document of the historical event and a sobering reminder of its consequences.