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The Death of General Wolfe

by Benjamin West · 1770

The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West

Artist

Benjamin West was an American-born British painter who specialised in history painting, creating such works as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky.

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Artwork

The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West (1770) is currently displayed at Musée des beaux-arts du Canada.

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Artist
Benjamin West
Year
1770
Movement
Neoclassicism
Country
United States
Location
Musée des beaux-arts du Canada