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Portrait du général James Wolfe
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Portrait du général James Wolfe
You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Watercolour

Portrait of General James Wolfe
Artist (1724-1807)
SignatureL. c. below image, Geo. Townshend
InscriptionsOn recto, at the bottom : Isaac Barré from his friend Geo. Townshend On recto, at the top : "Although slight this is the most convincing portrait of Wolfe I have ever seen. Cf. Schaans profile. R. Wright 1864"
Date 1759
Medium / Technique Watercolour on paper
Dimensions17.2 x 16.5 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts
Origin Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM245
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord
Status
Not on view

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