Lot 397
Woollett, William. The Death of General Wolfe. After the Painting by Benjamin West, 19 x 24", in old frame 23½ x 28¾". Engraved by William Woollett, published January 1st, 1776 by Messrs. Woollett, Boydell and Ryland, London, "From the original Picture in the Collection of Lord Grosvenor" and dedicated to George III. Woollett was appointed historical engraver to His Majesty in 1775. This was the first engraving from West's great historic painting and is considered Woollett's masterpiece.
The frame has a small plaque at bottom center, "From the Collection of Frederica - Duchess of York / ca. 1776-1820." Frederica (1767-1820) was born Princess Frederica, the eldest daughter of Frederick William II, King of Prussia. She married Prince Frederick, Duke of York and the second son of George III. The Duke of York was known for his military failures, which were immortalized in a rhyme: "The grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men. He marched them up to the top of the hill,And he marched them down again…."
See also the painting after Benjamin West: Lot 353.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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