The Death of General Wolfe (September 13, 1759)

after 1776

Not on view

This unauthorized copy of West's "Death of Wolfe" was inspired by the success of William Woollett's large, expensive engraving published in January 1776--the original painting was exhibited in 1771, revolutionized how painters depicted significant contemporary events. The anonymous engraver here signs himself "P. Somebody" and signals the print's low cost by dedicating it to "Lovers of Little Things and Cheap-Buyers."

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Title: The Death of General Wolfe (September 13, 1759)
Artist: P. Somebody (British, 18th century)
Artist: After Benjamin West (American, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 1738–1820 London)
Subject: James Wolfe (British, Westerham 1727–1759 Québec)
Date: after 1776
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: plate: 6 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (17.5 x 22.2 cm)
sheet: 10 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (25.5 x 32 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.1150
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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