Lewis Payne (redux)

Lewis Payne, 1865

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VERNISSAGE / 26 NOVEMBRE 2010 - 18h 30
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Photo of the Day

Lewis Thornton Powell (April 22, 1844 – July 7, 1865), also known as Lewis Paine or Payne - one of four people hanged for the Lincoln assassination conspiracy. This photo is from 1865, but to me - it has visually transcended the 143 years since it was taken. There's really something tragic and beautiful about this shot.