Plains Of Abraham Collection

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British capturing Quebec in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, French and Indian War, 1759. Hand-colored woodcut

Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759
BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Photogravure, 1894, after a painting by Augustus Tholey

QUEBEC: WOLFEs DEATH. General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec, 1759. English copper engraving, 1792

Quebec City, Canada. A martello tower on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City Canada

A Correct Plan of the environs of Quebec and of the battle fought on 13th September
3058239 A Correct Plan of the environs of Quebec and of the battle fought on 13th September, 1759 (engraving) by Jefferys

Mort Du Marquis de Montcalm Gozon (engraving)
3088019 Mort Du Marquis de Montcalm Gozon (engraving) by Chevillet, Juste (1729-1802); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; (add.info.: Louis-Joseph de Montcalm (28February 1712 - 14 September 1759)

Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham (coloured engraving)
668515 Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham)

Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving)
1605544 Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Quebec)

The Death of General James Wolfe (engraving)
961240 The Death of General James Wolfe (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Wolfe expiring in the arms of a grenadier)

General Wolfe is Mortally Wounded as he Leads the Charge on the Plains of Abraham (litho)
960479 General Wolfe is Mortally Wounded as he Leads the Charge on the Plains of Abraham (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving)
1604950 Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Quebec)

Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving)
1604935 Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Quebec)

The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, 13th September 1759, 1886. Artist: Thomas Brown
The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, 13th September 1759, 1886. Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759) was a British Army officer. After Benjamin West (1738-1820)

British army gathering to capture Quebec, 1759
General Wolfe assembling the British army on the Plains of Abraham to take Quebec, 1759. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

Capture of Quebec
General Wolfe leads British forces to engage French forces lead by General Montcalm, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, Canada, during the French and Indian Wars, September 13, 1759

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. General James Wolfe leading the British thin red line into battle against the French on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec City, 13 September 1759. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

THE MARQUIS DE MONTCALM (Louis Joseph de Montcalm de Saint-Veran) mortally wounded at the Battle of Quebec, Sept. 13, 1759: French aquatint, 1789

Monument to Wolfe, on the Plain of Abraham. The Plains of Abraham is a historic area within The Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

JAMES WOLFE (1727-1759). British army officer. Wolfe singing a drinking song with officers in his tent, the night before the battle on the Plains of Abraham, near Quebec, Canada

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. General James Wolfe leading the British thin red line into battle against the French on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec City, 13 September 1759. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Photogravure, 1894, after a painting by Augustus Tholey

Monument to Wolfe, on the Plain of Abraham. The Plains of Abraham is a historic area within The Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM (1712-1759). Louis Joseph de Montcalm de Saint-Veran. French soldier, mortally wounded at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Line engraving

JAMES WOLFE (1727-1759). British army officer. General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec, 1759. Copper engraving, English, 1792

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebec by the English forces commanded by General James Wolfe, 13 September 1759. Line engraving, English, 1760

CANADA: WOLFEs EXPEDITION. General James Wolfes expedition against Quebec, 1759. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebeck by the English forces commanded by General Wolfe, Sept. 13, 1759. Wolfes expedition against Quebec, 1759. Color line engraving, English, 1760

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The Plains of Abraham: A Historic Battlefield Step back in time to the year 1759, where two great military minds clashed on the iconic Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Canada. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm faced off in a battle that would forever shape the course of history. Captured through various mediums such as photogravures, engravings, and lithographs, these historical moments have been preserved for generations to come. One such image depicts Major General James Wolfe's untimely demise during the Siege of Quebec. The English copper engraving from 1792 immortalizes this pivotal moment. On these very plains stands a martello tower, serving as a reminder of the strategic importance held by this location. It symbolizes not only its defensive purpose but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of this battlefield. A Correct Plan of the environs of Quebec showcases how meticulously planned battles were fought on September 13th. This detailed map provides insight into both armies' movements and strategies during one fateful day that changed everything. The Mort Du Marquis de Montcalm Gozon engraving captures another significant event - the death of an esteemed French commander who valiantly defended his homeland against British forces. These images bring us closer to understanding their sacrifices and bravery amidst chaos. Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham colored engraving transports us directly onto those heights where General Wolfe stood with determination etched across his face, and is here that he led a charge that would ultimately seal his fate but secure victory for Britain. Battles may be won or lost, but their impact reverberates throughout history. Engravings depicting Battles of the British Army at Quebec serve as visual records showcasing both sides' valorous efforts during this historic clash. Lastly, we witness General Wolfe being mortally wounded while leading his troops fearlessly across these hallowed grounds through lithographs.