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Military art prints of the Battle of
Quebec by leading military artists, published by Cranston Fine Arts, the
military print company.
Unerring in his choice of men, Pitt
had marked Wolfe in 1758, when, at the head of his mobile light infantry,
he had done so much to bring about the surrender and fall of Louisbourg.
when the young Colonel returned to England he was already a popular hero,
but evading any public demonstration, he quietly rejoined his regiment at
Salisbury. Soon he received his orders from Pitt. Quebec, the stronghold
of the French in Canada - on which Wolfe had wished to dash after
Louisbourg - must be captured, and with it America. In modest confidence
Wolfe accepted his chance of glory in the words "A greater part than
I wished or desired." The time had come when the incapacity of the
British Generals could be no longer endured, and the people were delighted
with Pitt's choice of a young leader, neither "rich in votes",
nor "related to a Duke". Yet for appearance sake the new
commander was allowed only local rank of Major-General. In February, 1759,
Wolfe, under the convoy of Admiral Saunders, sailed from Spithead with
stores and a small number of troops; it being designed that his land force
should be drawn from the American garrisons. Eventually, only 8,500 men
gathered at Louisbourg, but every man spick, span and fit, save Wolfe
himself, ho, though he frequently said "spirit will carry a man
through anything," was a martyr to ill-health. Immediately the St
Lawrence was open to navigation the troops set sail, and after many feats
of seamanship anchored off the island of Orleans. In front lay the six
mile ridge to the east of Quebec, forming the camp of Montcalm, who had at
least 16,000 men available for the defence of the city, which seemed
impregnable on all sides. The early capture of Point Levis - an eminence
opposite Quebec - enabled Wolfe to bombard the city, but after eight weeks
of effort he was no nearer getting inside it. At length he decided to
attempt one of the most audacious feats in the history of sieges.
Discovering that just westward of the city there was a winding path from
the shore up the precipitous cliffs, he determined to set his troops the
apparently impossible task of reaching Quebec by this risky course. In the
stillness of night, broken only by his own recital of Gray's
"Elegy", Wolfe with his men was borne up the river. Twice they
were challenged from the cliffs, and on each occasion a Highland officer
replied in perfect French that they were friendly convoys of provisions.
In the meantime Montcalm was distracted by the fear of a night attack on
his camp to the east, so furious was the fire from the batteries and guns.
After incredible physical feats Wolfe and his whole force of 4,300 men
swarmed up the difficult ascent, and at six o'clock in the morning the
astounded French saw their foes on the plains of Abraham. Montcalm
hastened to the attack, and by ten o'clock was ready to give battle.
Notwithstanding the impetuous advance of the French, firing rapidly as
they came along, Wolfe's men obeyed his orders not to volley until at a
distance of forty paces. The result was terrible. Through the rents in the
French ranks the English charged with sword and bayonet, and the day was
won, but in the hour of victory the heroic Wolfe was shot down. "See!
They run!" shouted one of his officers. "Who run?" said
Wolfe, and on being told, gasped "I now die in piece!" The
capture of Quebec sealed the fate of the French in America, and Wolfe
died, in the words of Pitt, "at the moment when his fame began".
Text by William Maxwell 1902.
Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759
was Wolfe's final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs
from Wolfe's cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfe's
on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit
twice and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through
his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout "They run - see how
they run" Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and
his last words being "Now God be praised. I will die in peace"
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The Battle of Quebec, 13th September 1759 by David Rowlands.
Captain W Macleods Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery. Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 was Wolfs final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs from Wolfes cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfes on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit twice and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout They run - see how they run. Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and his last words being Now God be praised. I will die in peace.
Signed special edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £50.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £100.00
Signed open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £20.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
**Signed special edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £40.00
ITEM CODE DHM0354
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Death of General Montgomery at Quebec by John Trumble.
During the Battle of Quebec, Montgomery personally led the march to the lower town, arriving att 6:00 a.m. Montgomery led the advance force through the sawn opening in the palasad. leading the troops toward to the large blockhouse down the road, encouraging the men by drawing his sword and shouting, Come on, my good soldiers, your General calls upon you to come on. When the Americans were close, the British forces in the blockhouse (a contingent of 30 Canadian militia and some seamen) opened fire with cannon, musket, and grapeshot. Montgomery was killed with grapeshot through the head and both thighs. Other officers killed in this hail of fire were Captains John Macpherson and Jacob Cheesman.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE VAR0341
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Siege of Quebec, 1759 by Henry Dupray. (P)
Original antique print c.1890, mounted on card at the time. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE HD0006
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Scaling the Heights of Abraham, Battle of Quebec by Harry Payne.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Original chromolithograph plate published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, 1915.Part of the Glorious Battles. Plate image size 7.5 inches x 5.5 inches (17cm x 14cm), paper size 10 inches x 7 inches (25cm x 18cm). Price £58.00
**Open edition print. (5 copies reduced to clear) Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £8.00
ITEM CODE VAR0606
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Rowlands Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759
was Wolfe's final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs
from Wolfe's cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfe's
on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit
twice and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through
his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout "They run - see how
they run" Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and
his last words being "Now God be praised. I will die in peace"Captain W Macleod's Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery. By
permission of David Rowlands.
Death of General Montgomery at Quebec by John Trumble
Scaling the Heights of Abraham, Battle of
Quebec by Harry Payne The Black Watch and grenadiers climb the Heights of
Abraham before the battle of Quebec
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