A needlework picture after Benjamin West (1738-1820) Late 18th century, English
A needlework picture after Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Late 18th century, English
The scene of 'The Death of General Wolfe,' worked in tent stitch, with coloured wools and silks, framed, 42cm high x 55cm wide
Footnotes:
In 1776 a William Woollett engraving of Benjamin West's painting was published; this is likely to be the basis of the needlework picture.
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A needlework picture after Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Late 18th century, English
The scene of 'The Death of General Wolfe,' worked in tent stitch, with coloured wools and silks, framed, 42cm high x 55cm wide
Footnotes:
In 1776 a William Woollett engraving of Benjamin West's painting was published; this is likely to be the basis of the needlework picture.
