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Title

The Conquest of Quebec and the Death of General James Wolfe.

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Item (linked) part of

Canadian Historical Prints Collection [graphic material] (R13133-0-7-E)

Date(s)

1774

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Publisher

R. Marshall

Extent

1 print : etching, mounted on cardboard ; 41.5 x 50.5 cm (sheet).

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Engraving depicting the death of General James Wolfe at the Plains of Abraham, Quebec. Wolfe is held up by three men who kneel around him, one of whom wipes the general's face with a handkerchief, another of whom holds a British flag. On the left, an officer runs toward the group with an arm outstretched. The battle continues in the background behind him, with clouds of smoke rising.

Conditions of access

Graphic (art)

90: Open

Volume
48 Item no. assigned by LAC 381

90: Open

Archival reference no.

R13133-395-1-E

Terms of use

Additional name(s)

Artist: Unknown.
Wolfe, James, 1727-1759
Wolfe, James, 1727-1759

Additional information

Old framing number: 2-D-2

Signatures and inscriptions

Recto, u.c.: The Conquest of QUEBEC, and the Death of General James Wolfe. Recto, l.c.: James Wolfe, Majr General and Commander in Chief of the British Land Forces, on an Expedition against Quebec, who after surmounting by Ability and Valour, all obstacles both of Art and Nature, was / slain in the Moment of Victory on the 13th Day of September, 1759. When the fatal Ball took place, General Wolfe, finding himself unable to stand, leaned upon the Shoulder of a Lieutenant, who / sat down for that purpose: this Officer seeing the French give way, exclaimed, "They run! "they run!" Who run? cried the gallant Wolfe, with great eagerness. When the Lieutenant replied, "The / French." What! (said he) do the Cowards run already? then I die happy." So saying, the glorious Youth expired. / Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, March 1st, 1774, by R. Marshall No. 4 Aldermary Church Yard London.

Subject heading

1. event.
2. Québec Campaign, 1759.
3. Histoire
4. Québec (Québec)
5. Death and burial.
6. Wolfe, James,
7. Mort et sépulture.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3991533