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The Death of General Wolfe

Artist
Benjamin West, 10 Oct 1738 - 11 Mar 1820
Sitter
James Wolfe, 1727 - 1759
Robert Monckton, 24 Jun 1726 - 21 May 1782
Date
1770
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
153.7 x 213.4cm (60 1/2 x 84")
Topic
Vehicle\Ship
Nature & Environment\Water
Nature & Environment\Clouds
Weapon
Weapon\Gun\Rifle
Exterior\Sky
Symbols & Motifs\Flag
Artwork\Painting\Battle
James Wolfe: Male
James Wolfe: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General
James Wolfe: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army
Robert Monckton: Male
Robert Monckton: Politics and Government\Governor
Robert Monckton: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman
Robert Monckton: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army
Robert Monckton: Politics and Government\Statesman\British statesman
Robert Monckton: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Major General
Portrait
Credit Line
Owner: National Gallery of Canada

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
8007
Data Source
Catalog of American Portraits
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