The Death of General Wolfe
The Death of General Wolfe is a 1770 painting by Anglo-American artist Benjamin West, commemorating the 1759 Battle of Quebec, where General James Wolfe died at the moment of victory. The painting, containing vivid suggestions of martyrdom, broke a standard rule of historical portraiture by featuring individuals who had not been present at the scene and dressed in modern, instead of classical, costumes. The painting has become one of the best-known images in 18th-century art.
| The Death of General Wolfe | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Benjamin West |
| Year | 1770 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 151 cm × 213 cm (59 in × 84 in) |
| Location | National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Canada |
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