General Wolfe expiring in the arms of a grenadier & volunteer at the Siege of Quebec / Wale, delin. ; Grignion, sculp.

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Title: General Wolfe expiring in the arms of a grenadier & volunteer at the Siege of Quebec / Wale, delin. ; Grignion, sculp.
Date: [ca. 1773]
Creator: Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, engraver.
Notes: General James Wolfe lies supported by two men, his rifle and hat on the ground beside him. A third man approaches from the left with raised hand, and troops are visible in the background.; Engraved in upper margin: Engraved for Sydney's History of England.
Names and Subjects: Wolfe, James,--1727-1759--Pictorial works.; Québec Campaign, Québec, 1759--Pictorial works.; Seven Years' War, 1756-1763--Pictorial works.; Historic events.; Prints shelf.; Campaigns & battles--1750-1760.; Soldiers--1750-1760.; Wale, Samuel,---1786,--artist.
Genre: Etchings 1770-1780.; Engravings 1770-1780.
ID: 1678
Barcode: B5872251
Physical Description: 1 print : etching and engraving ; 25.7 x 18.5 cm
Repository: William L. Clements Library
Date Added/Updated: 2017-07-07 16:17:09

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Collection: William L. Clements Library Image Bank
Image Size: 4432 x 7518
File Size: 2 MB
Record: 1678
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