Planning the Capture of Booth 1865

"Planning the Capture of Booth" is a photo by Alexander Gardner depicting three men, possibly military personnel, planning a strategy at a table. The photograph is a testament to the importance of visual documentation during the American Civil War, capturing a moment of planning and strategizing, perhaps in the aftermath of the assassination of President Lincoln. The photo's composition emphasizes the men's focused expressions and the seriousness of their task, highlighting the immediate impact of this historical event. The work, created in 1865, is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.