West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 The Death of General Wolfe

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GLC#
GLC08878.0086-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1771
Author/Creator
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Title
The Death of General Wolfe
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 print : b&w Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 17.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Native Americans

One engraving entitled "The Death of General Wolfe" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. In the middle of the image, a mortally wounded General James Wolfe lays on the ground surrounded by fellow soliders and Native Americans. Engraved by S. Smith after an original painting by Benjamin West.

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