The Death of General Wolfe.

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• ARTIST: Benjamin West

• PUBLISHER: Published by Samuel Walker, Boston.

• MEDIUM: Engraving, hand colored,

  DATE: c. 1860.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 4 3/4 x 7" (12 x 18 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Painted by B. West, F.R.A.; Engraved by H.B. Hall.<br><br> The Death of General Wolfe depicts the Battle of Quebec, aka the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, on September 13, 1759. This was a pivotal event in the Seven Years' War and decided the fate of France's colonies in North America. The battle was fought between the British Army and the French Army; the pitched fighting lasted only fifteen minutes. The British Army was commanded by General Wolfe. Although successful in holding the British line against the French and winning the battle, General Wolfe was mortally wounded by several gunshots.<br><br> This dramatic image was painted by Benjamin West and the original painting is at the National Gallery of Canada.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition. B/W

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Historical , General