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The Death of General Wolfe

Artist
Benjamin West, 10 Oct 1738 - 11 Mar 1820
Sitter
James Wolfe, 1727 - 1759
Date
1780
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
165.4 x 244.5cm (65 1/8 x 96 1/4")
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Hat
Weapon\Gun
Exterior\Landscape\Battleground
Symbols & Motifs\Flag
James Wolfe: Male
James Wolfe: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General
James Wolfe: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army
Portrait
Credit Line
Owner: Royal Ontario Museum

This record is part of the Catalog of American Portraits, a research archive of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Permission to reproduce images (if available) must be obtained from the portrait owner. Please note that if an owner is listed above, this information may not be current.

Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
EXH.2777
Data Source
Catalog of American Portraits