Price: $50.00
SKU: 53121
ARTIST: Alonzo Chappel
PUBLISHER: Published by Johnson, Fry & Co., New York.
MEDIUM: Engraving, hand colored,
DATE: 1857
EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 3/8 x 7 1/4" (13.9 x 18.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION: 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> Most images of Wolfe's death are based on the painting by Benjamin West. In this version it is from the work of Alonzo Chappel.
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CONDITION: Good condition. B/W
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