The Death of the Great Wolf: "We have overcome all Opposition!" - exclaimed the Messengers. - "I'm satisfied." - said the Dying Hero, & Expired in the Moment of Victory. To Benjn. West. President of the Royal Academy, this attempt to Emulate the Beauties of his unequal'd Picture, of the "Death of Genl. Wolfe" is most respectfully submitted, by the author.

Hand-colored engraved caricature plate by and after Js. Gillray, published Decr. 17th, 1795; parody of Benjamin West's painting of the death of Wolfe. Hand-colored engraved caricature plate by and after Js. Gillray, published Decr. 17th, 1795; parody of Benjamin West's painting of the death of Wolfe. Oblong folio; matted; plate mark, margins intact; lower left corner creased; yellowed. London, Spencer, 1955.
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