CSI – Quebec1759

The Death of General Wolfe

Based on the evidence of the death scene you must determinewho got it right and why?

Note Card Activity

• On your note card jot down some observations you can make looking at each image. Take note of:

• Poses• Use of light• Costuming

As Seen byBenjamin West

As Seen byEdward Penny

Note Card Part II

Determine which version of the death of General Wolfe you think is the closest to actual history.

Why? Provide an explanation of your findings.

Benjamin West 1738-1825

• Father of the History Painting• Born in the American Colonies and

left for England upon the outbreak of the War for Independence. Married a Loyalist.

• Noted for use of Romanticism in his works

Edward Penny

- Born 1714 - Died 1791

Trained as an artist, in portraiture, but was overshadowed by the work of others, including West. Paintings tend to reflect realism and were less romanticized than West’s work.

So What?

• The Battle of Quebec in 1759 was the critical battle of the French and Indian War.

• The French were successfully driven out of North America and with the Treaty of Paris of 1763 ending the war, Great Britain

took control of most of North America.

Treaty of Paris 1763

Hope you got thepoint of thisslide show!