1850 Antique Print; Death of General Wolfe, Quebec after Benjamin West

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The Death of General Wolfe (Quebec.)" 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. DATE PRINTED: c.1850.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18 x 16 cm (7 x 6.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved from an original study by Benjamin West. Benjamin West PRA (October 10, 1738 – March 11, 1820) was a British-American artist who painted famous historical scenes such as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky. PROVENANCE: Unknown. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Major-General James Wolfe (1727-1759) became the first British 'imperial' hero by his defeat of the French on the 'Plains of Abraham', outside Quebec, on 13 September 1759. Wolfe and the French commander, Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm, were both killed in the battle. The city's surrender, on 17 September 1759, was the critical event in the Franco-British struggle for dominion in North America during the Seven Years War (1756-1763) and though French resistance continued their control of Canada was permanently lost by the time of its conclusion. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 12.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-09T14:30:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.58 GBP