Execution of the Conspirators 1865

"Execution of the Conspirators" is a photograph by Alexander Gardner taken in 1865, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. It captures the chilling scene of the hanging of four men convicted of involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The photograph, with its stark composition and detail, offers a poignant glimpse into the aftermath of a pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the raw reality of the event. The image, while disturbing, is a significant historical document, shedding light on the tumultuous period following the Civil War.