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Description: | Engraving . This scene represents the death of British General James Wolfe, during the Battle of Quebec, in 1759. The dying General is being watched and attended to by his concerned comrades. When the original work was painted, this subject was a recent event of military history. However, such a depiction of an almost contemporary scene, including characters in current clothing, was unusual for history paintings of the time. The original work, painted in 1770, is now in the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. William Woollett began to make an engraving after the painting in 1772, accepting a third share in publication costs. The print was a great success and made a considerable profit for the engraver. | Subjects: | group portrait death military uniform male portrait hat soldier General topography flag 18th century costume musket Master of Lovat Native/Central American tricorn hat James Wolfe | Simon Fraser shoe coat | Temporal: | 1776 | Source: | Government Art Collection | Creator: | Benjamin West (Artist) | Identifier: | http://www.gac.culture.gov.uk/work.aspx?... | Go to resource |
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