Washington, D.C. Gen. John F. Hartranft Reading The Death Warrant To The Conspirators On The Scaffold (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

'Washington, D.C. Gen. John F. Hartranft Reading The Death Warrant To The Conspirators On The Scaffold (U.S. Civil War)' This artwork depicts a significant historical event during the U.S. Civil War—the execution of the conspirators involved in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The painting, titled 'Washington, D.C.', shows General John F. Hartranft reading the death warrant to the condemned individuals on the scaffold. This moment occurred at the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C., on July 7, 1865. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of treason and the darker chapters of American history during the Civil War era.