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General James Wolfe Collection

General James Wolfe was a British army officer who played a significant role in the Seven Years' War

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Death of Wolfe (colour litho)

Death of Wolfe (colour litho)
969310 Death of Wolfe (colour litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Wolfe. Illustration for Gems of English Art (Routledge, 1869)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Wolfe's Monument, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, (1901?). Creator: Unknown

Wolfe's Monument, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, (1901?). Creator: Unknown
Wolfe's Monument, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, (1901?)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: General Wolfe's Attack on Quebec, (1902). Creator: Unknown

General Wolfe's Attack on Quebec, (1902). Creator: Unknown
General Wolfe's Attack on Quebec, (1902). Scene from the Seven Years War: British soldiers prepare to surprise the French, Canada, 1759

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of General Wolfe, n.d

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of General Wolfe, n.d

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The death of General Wolfe (engraving)

The death of General Wolfe (engraving)
7239646 The death of General Wolfe (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of General Wolfe in 1759 at The Battle of the Plains of Abraham)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: View of Quebec on the St

View of Quebec on the St
6337900 View of Quebec on the St by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Quebec on the St. Lawrence river 67, General James Wolfes attack on Quebec via the Abraham Heights, 1759 68)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Wolfes Monument at Quebec (engraving)

Wolfes Monument at Quebec (engraving)
671167 Wolfes Monument at Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfes Monument at Quebec. Illustration for the Historical Scrap Book (Cassel, c 1880)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: General James Wolfe, Monument, Westerham (b / w photo)

General James Wolfe, Monument, Westerham (b / w photo)
3093136 General James Wolfe, Monument, Westerham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General James Wolfe, Monument, Westerham)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Wolfe landing at Louisburg, 1758 (engraving)

Wolfe landing at Louisburg, 1758 (engraving)
671044 Wolfe landing at Louisburg, 1758 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfe landing at Louisburg, 1758)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Death of General James Wolfe (engraving)

Death of General James Wolfe (engraving)
665642 Death of General James Wolfe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of General James Wolfe)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Monument to Wolfe at Quebec (engraving)

Monument to Wolfe at Quebec (engraving)
654738 Monument to Wolfe at Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Wolfe at Quebec)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec (September, 1759), October 10, 1779

The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec (September, 1759), October 10, 1779

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe (September 13, 1759), after 1776. after 1776. Creator: P

The Death of General Wolfe (September 13, 1759), after 1776. after 1776. Creator: P
The Death of General Wolfe (September 13, 1759), after 1776

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: General James Wolfe (1727-1759) as a Young Man, 19th century, (1930). Creator: Unknown

General James Wolfe (1727-1759) as a Young Man, 19th century, (1930). Creator: Unknown
General James Wolfe (1727-1759) as a Young Man, 19th century, (1930). Portrait of British Army officer James Wolfe who died during the successful battle to take Quebec from the French in 1759 during

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: British army gathering to capture Quebec, 1759

British army gathering to capture Quebec, 1759
General Wolfe assembling the British army on the Plains of Abraham to take Quebec, 1759. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The death of General Wolfe in 1759 at The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, aka the Battle of Quebec

The death of General Wolfe in 1759 at The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, aka the Battle of Quebec. James Wolfe, 1727 - 1759. British Army officer

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, 13th September 1759, 1886

The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, 13th September 1759, 1886. Artist: Thomas Brown
The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, 13th September 1759, 1886. Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759) was a British Army officer. After Benjamin West (1738-1820)

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: General Wolfe, c1759-1766 (1909). Artist: Richard Houston

General Wolfe, c1759-1766 (1909). Artist: Richard Houston
General Wolfe, c1759-1766 (1909). After J. S. C. Schaak (active 1759-1780). Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759) was a British Army officer. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909). Artist: William Woollett

The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909). Artist: William Woollett
The Death of General Wolfe, c1776 (1909). After Benjamin West (1738-1820). Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759) was a British Army officer

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: General Wolfe, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

General Wolfe, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
General Wolfe. Major General James Peter Wolfe (1727-1759), British Army officer, known for his training reforms and remembered for his victory over the French at the Battle of Quebec in Canada in

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: James Wolfe, 18th century British soldier. Artist: Newton & Co

James Wolfe, 18th century British soldier. Artist: Newton & Co
James Wolfe, 18th century British soldier. General James Wolfe (1729-1759) died during the successful battle to take Quebec from the French in 1759 during the Seven Years War. Lantern slide

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: General Wolfe at the Siege of Louisbourg, AD 1758, (1877)

General Wolfe at the Siege of Louisbourg, AD 1758, (1877). British military leader James Wolfe laid siege to the Fortress of Louisbourg in New France (Nova Scotia). The French capitulated

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Death of General Wolfe, 1759 (c1850s)

Death of General Wolfe, 1759 (c1850s). James Wolfe died during the battle to take Quebec from the French in 1759. Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec, 1759, (1872)

The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec, 1759, (1872). James Wolfe (1727-1759), English soldier, lies dying on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec is captured from the French on 13 September 1759

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: The Death of General Wolfe, 1759, (1860). Artist:s Smith

The Death of General Wolfe, 1759, (1860). Artist:s Smith
The Death of General Wolfe, 1759, (1860). The final moments of James Wolfe during the Battle of Quebec

Background imageGeneral James Wolfe Collection: Death of General James Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (1831)

Death of General James Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (1831). James Wolfe (1727-1759), English soldier, lies dying on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec is captured from the French on 13 September



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General James Wolfe was a British army officer who played a significant role in the Seven Years' War. His death during the Battle of Quebec on September 13, 1759, became an iconic moment in history. The various depictions of his demise, such as "Death of Wolfe (colour litho)" and "The Death of General Wolfe (engraving), " immortalize this event. Wolfe's military prowess is evident in images like "Wolfe landing at Louisburg, 1758 (engraving)" and "View of Quebec on the St. " These portrayals showcase his strategic brilliance and determination to secure victory for Britain. Following his heroic sacrifice, monuments were erected to honor General Wolfe's memory. Engravings like "Wolfes Monument at Quebec" and "Monument to Wolfe at Quebec" depict these tributes that stand as testaments to his bravery. Not only remembered for his military achievements, but it is captured in portraits like "General James Wolfe (1727-1759) as a Young Man. " This image showcases him before he became a legendary figureā€”a young man with ambition and potential. "The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, " painted by Thomas Brown in 1886, captures the intensity and emotion surrounding this pivotal moment. It serves as a reminder not only of General Wolfe's courage but also the sacrifices made during times of war. Even after centuries have passed since his untimely death, these artistic representations continue to keep alive the legacy and impact left behind by General James Wolfe.