print
- Museum number
- 1862,0208.33
- Title
- Object: The Death of General Wolfe
- Description
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Wolfe, supported by three grenadiers, succumbs to his fatal wounds, watched by nine other officers and a native American warrior; to left, a messenger approaches with news that Quebec has fallen; after West (Staley 93); unfinished proof before letters, before right leg of soldier carrying French colours advanced instead of left and his wristband finished; touched. 1776
Etching and engraving with touches of wash
- Production date
- 1776
- Dimensions
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Height: 431 millimetres (trimmed)
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Width: 596 millimetres (trimmed)
- Curator's comments
- See 1864,0714.89 for further information, including the names of the printers of progress proofs (Hadrill) and the finished state (Hocquet).
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Associated Event: Siege of Quebec 1759
- Acquisition date
- 1862
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1862,0208.33