The Death of General Wolfe 

This pen and ink drawing titled “The Death of General Wolfe” is a preparatory study by the celebrated British artist Benjamin West. The drawing depicts the dying figure of General James Wolfe, a British military leader who was fatally wounded during the Battle of Quebec in 1759. West’s iconic painting of General Wolfe was completed in 1770 and helped cement the artist’s place as one of the most acclaimed artists of his time. This sketch shows the meticulous planning and attention to detail that West employed in his monumental work, which depicts the dramatic moment of the general's demise.