Ultra HD Master (957 × 660 px)
Neoclassicism / History Painting
1770
The Death of General Wolfe
Original title: The Death of General Wolfe
Benjamin West
Museum Provenance & Technical Data
Medium / Support:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
151 cm × 213 cm
Date of Creation:
1770
Scan Resolution:
957 × 660 px
Archive File Size:
0.2 MB
Permanent Collection:
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
Historical Narrative
British General James Wolfe dies in the arms of his officers on the Plains of Abraham during the Battle of Quebec in 1759.
Visual & Curatorial Analysis
"Revolutionized history painting by clothing modern historical figures in realistic contemporary uniforms rather than classical Roman togas."
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