Lincoln at Ford's Theater 1973

"Lincoln at Ford's Theater" is a 1973 lithograph by Warrington Colescott (1921-2018) that depicts the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in a satirical, grotesque manner. Colescott's work often subverts traditional historical narratives, and this print offers a provocative reimagining of a pivotal moment in American history. In the foreground, a naked woman is suspended upside down, while John Wilkes Booth, depicted as a pig, points a gun at Lincoln, who is obscured by a group of figures. The piece highlights Colescott's signature use of black and white linework and an exaggerated, cartoonish style.