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English: Title: Satan tempting Booth to the murder of the President

Abstract: Lincoln's assassin, actor John Wilkes Booth, is goaded by a hideous Mephistophelian figure to shoot the unsuspecting President, who is visible in a theater box beyond. Booth stands erect, his left arm behind his back and a small pistol in his right hand. He stares straight ahead, seemingly mesmerized by Satan, who stands close behind him, pointing with one hand at the pistol and with the other at Lincoln. Rays of light issue from the demon's eyes, mouth, and ears. He wears a peacock feather on his head and is clad in a tassled medieval tunic. Physical description: 1 print on wove paper : lithograph ; image 22.1 x 14.6 cm.

Notes: Probably drawn by John L. Magee.; Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1865-4.; "Entered ... 1865 by J.L. Magee ..."; Title from item.
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