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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 The death of Wolfe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1035 Author/Creator: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1770 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "The death of Wolfe." Engraving by J. Rogers after Benjamin West's painting.

Rogers, John, 1808-1888
Wolfe, James, 1727-1759
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

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