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The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909). Artist: William Woollett
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The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909). Artist: William Woollett
The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909). After Benjamin West (1738-1820). Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759) was a British Army officer, he became an icon of Britains victory in the Seven Years War. He died at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]
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The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909) captures a pivotal moment in British military history. Painted by William Woollett after Benjamin West's original work, this print immortalizes Major General James Wolfe and his heroic sacrifice during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Wolfe, a revered British Army officer, became an iconic figure for Britain's triumph in the Seven Years War. In this poignant scene, surrounded by fellow soldiers and engulfed in battle, he lies mortally wounded on the battlefield. The monochrome composition adds to the solemnity and intensity of the moment. The presence of flags and banners symbolize both victory and loss as they flutter above Wolfe's lifeless body. A book lying nearby signifies his intellectual pursuits and love for literature amidst the chaos of war. This 18th-century engraving from 'British Military Prints' by Ralph Nevill serves as a powerful reminder of courage under fire and ultimate sacrifice. It transports us back to a time when battles were fought with honor on vast open fields. As we gaze upon this black-and-white masterpiece from our vantage point in the 20th century, we are reminded that heroes like General James Wolfe shaped nations through their unwavering dedication to duty.
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