Pip Dodd presents a portrait miniature of Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759), famous as 'Wolfe of Quebec'.
Wolfe of Quebec (video)
Transcript
Voiceover:
Now, in "A small piece of history", Pip Dodd of the National Army Museum presents a favourite object from the Collection.
Pip Dodd:
I've brought my favourite object, which is a portrait miniature of General James Wolfe, famous as 'Wolfe of Quebec'.
It's a very fine and detailed portrait and it has some beautiful, delicate features which show the striking youthfulness of a young man aged 23, who's really looking to go places, who's a very ambitious young man.
James Wolfe first saw active service in the Army at the very tender age of 15. And by the time he was 32 he'd risen to the rank of Major General, which was really quite exceptional.
And it was something that belonged to him, so it was a personal item that was actually his, and it was in his possession when he died.
Wolfe was shot by a sharpshooter at the outset of the battle outside Quebec, so he didn't actually live to see the victory that he's famous for.
Add your comment
Please note: By submitting a comment you are agreeing to the terms laid out in the National Army Museum's Rules for User Comments. Any views expressed in user comments do not necessarily reflect or represent the views of the National Army Museum or its staff.