The Shirt of the Emperor, Worn during His Execution 1867

"The Shirt of the Emperor, Worn during His Execution," a salvaged photograph by French artist François Aubert, depicts the garment worn by Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico during his execution in 1867. The shirt, displayed against a dark wood background, bears the stark evidence of his death, including visible bullet holes and bloodstains. This powerful image, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a chilling reminder of a pivotal historical event and the enduring impact of violence.