The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec.

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• PUBLISHER: London, Published by R. Sayer & J. Bennett, No. 53 Fleet Street as the Act directs 10th Octr. 1779.

• MEDIUM: Mezzotint engraving,

  DATE: 1779.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 x 9 7/8" (32.9 x 24.9 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: On September 12 and 13th 1759, the English Major General Wolfe, 31 years of age, attempted to take Quebec from the French. In the ensuing battle both he and Marquis de Montcalm (the French commander) lost their lives. <br><br> This tragic event occurred during the French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years' War). <br><br> This image is loosely based on Benjamin Wests printing.

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• CONDITION: Good conditions. Say for ink splotch in impression.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Historical , Revolutionary War