Fireback

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Fireback

Datec. 1759–1760

Probable placeMassachusetts, United States

MediumCast iron

Dimensions27 × 23 in. (68.6 × 58.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.58.94

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Pine Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThis cast-iron fireback depicts Major General James Wolfe, who led British forces to an important victory over the French in a battle near Quebec in 1759 during the Seven Years’ War. Wolfe died because of wounds sustained in the battle and was acclaimed as a great hero.
Provenance[Carl and Celia Jacobs, Southwick, Massachusetts]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1958; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Inscribed in band around portrait: In Mem y of Maj\r Gen\l JAMES.WOLFE at Quebec Sep 11 1759
Inscribed in cartouche: GR

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