Bidspirit auction | AFTER BENJAMIN WEST ENGRAVING DEATH

AFTER BENJAMIN WEST ENGRAVING DEATH OF GENERAL WOLFE - An antique fine line engraving with etching titled The Death of General Wolfe, engraved by William Woollett after the celebrated painting by Benjamin West. The scene depicts General James Wolfe dying at the Battle of Quebec, surrounded by British officers and physicians, with a Native American figure and battlefield activity in the background. Published in London by Woollett, John Boydell, and William Wynne Ryland, with engraved dedication and artist and engraver credits in the lower margin, dated 1776. Framed. British Historical Engravings And Military Art Collectibles. Dimensions Frame: 28 3/4 x 23 1/3 in. Image: 24 x 19 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition. Signs of wear and age. Chips placed on the frame Refer to photos. Sold as is.