The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec - Engraving after Benjamin West
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Original 19th century engraving reproducing The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West, with the title engraved below: "The Death of General Wolfe (Quebec)". Fine, very crisp line work, with wide margins.
Original 19th century engraving reproducing The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West, with the title engraved below: "The Death of General Wolfe (Quebec)". Fine, very crisp line work, with wide margins.
The original painting, made by West in 1770, commemorates the 1759 battle of Quebec, in which General James Wolfe died at the moment of victory. It broke the rule of history painting by dressing the figures in contemporary rather than classical costume, and became one of the most widely circulated images of the 18th century.
Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving).
Artist / after: After the painting by Benjamin West (1738-1820).
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 in (27.7 x 20.7 cm).
Condition: The impression itself is in good condition; in the margins there are small tears and handling stains.
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Original 19th century engraving reproducing The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West, with the title engraved below: "The Death of General Wolfe (Quebec)". Fine, very crisp line work, with wide margins.