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Painted nighttime scene in a dimly lit barnyard. In the center, Joseph Smith is smeared with black tar and struggles to escape as an angry mob led by Eli Johnson dumps a bag of feathers over him. Smith reaches out toward 16 year-old Nancy Marinda Johnson, with whom he has had an improper relationship. Marinda stands with her hands raised to her face in shame.

Joseph Smith Is Tarred and Feathered for His Improper Relationship With 16 Year-Old Nancy Marinda Johnson
Painted scene inside a dim wooden barn lit by a handheld lantern. From left: Emma Smith, a dark-haired woman in a gray-green period dress with a stern expression, holds the lantern aloft. In the center, Joseph Smith stands in a brown coat, vest, and white cravat, looking caught and troubled. To the right, 16 year-old Fanny Alger in a white bonnet and apron-like dress grips Smith's arm with a frightened look.

Emma Discovers Joseph Smith’s Secret Relationship With 16 Year-Old Fanny Alger