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Scene of General Wolfe’s death.

Accession Number 2020.30.44
Date 1779-10
Medium and Support ink, paper
Technique engraving
Measurements 36,7 x 26,4 cm

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Historical context

Le général anglais James Wolfe (1727-1759) meurt lors de la bataille des Plaines d’Abraham le 13 septembre 1759. Son corps est ramené en Angleterre où on célèbre son héroïsme et sa victoire sur les Français. Des artistes de renom créent des œuvres pour commémorer ses derniers instants.

Cette gravure colorée à la main est tirée d’un tableau peint par Edward Penney (1714-1791) en 1764, le second présentant la mort...

Accession Number 2020.30.44
Date 1779-10
Medium and Support ink, paper
Technique engraving
Measurements 36,7 x 26,4 cm

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