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
Historical context
English general James Wolfe (1727-1759) dies at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham on September 13, 1759. His body was brought back to England, where his heroism and victory over the French were celebrated. Renowned artists created works to commemorate his final moments.
This hand-colored engraving is taken from a painting by Edward Penney (1714-1791) in 1764, the second to depict Wolfe’s death. Offering a highly credible ve...
- Accession Number 2020.30.44
- Date 1779-10
- Medium and Support ink, paper
- Technique engraving
- Measurements 36,7 x 26,4 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2020.030.044
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