French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802)
Maps and prints of naval engagements collected by George III during the decade of war
Plan of Hyde Park, 1799 (Hyde Park, London, England, UK) 51°30'26"N 00°10'11"W
published 19 Jul 1799Etching and engraving; printed on paper; hand coloured | Scale: 1:1,600 approx. | RCIN 735076.1
The author of this plan, Charles Random, who later took the name Charles Random, Baron de Bérenger de Beaufain on his marriage to the widow, Baroness de Béranger, sometime before 1814, was, subsequent to the making of this plan, confined to the debtors's prison in 1811 and then jailed for a year for his part in the great Stock Exchange scandal of 1814. A notable shot, he became a member of the Duke of Cumberland's (Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851, later King of Hanover) Sharpshooters which were raised on 5 September 1803.
A watercolour over an etched outline of the King reviewing the Volunteer Corps in Hyde Park in 1799 by Robert Smirke is in the Government Art Collection number 10674. This was later engraved by Richard Earlom and published by John and Josiah Boydell in 1801.
Dedication: [bottom centre, below map border:] To the VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATIONS of LONDON & its ENVIRONS, / This Plate, is most humbly dedicated by / Their Obedient Servant / Cha.s Random. R.[oyal] W.[estminster] V.[olunteers]
Additional text: [left, down left side of map, top, across top of map, and right, down right side of map:] Name of each Corps & its Commanders. [Top left, in rectangular panel, a key, A-I, and symbols, to the main geographical and military features:] References. [Top right, in rectangular panel, an explanation of the colouring of the regimental rectangles according to the colour of the uniforms:] Explanation of the Diagrams. [Top right, below the key to uniforms, in a small oval:] Price / to Subscribers 5s / to Nonsubscribers / 6s.
Condition: no fold lines; surface dirt along left edge. Verso: induced discolouration; surface dirt along left edge.
Charles Random (active 1799-1814) (cartographer and publisher) [bottom, right of title cartouche, inside neatline: London Pub.d 19 July 1799 at C. Randoms N.o 101 Strand; [bottom left, below edge of map border:] C. Random del.
Subject(s)
Army-GB-Volunteer Forces-London Volunteer CorpsWatermark: RUSSELL & CO 1798
Condition: no fold lines; surface dirt along left edge. Verso: induced discolouration; surface dirt along left edge
Scale: 1:1,600 approx. Scale bar: Scale of 1200 Men or 600 File Infantry [57 mm =].
27.2 x 34.3 cm (neatline)
35.2 x 34.3 cm (image)
37.7 x 44.7 cm (platemark)
39.3 x 47.6 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
A PLAN OF HYDE PARK / Taken on the Fourth of June 1799. / when / SIXTY SIX VOLUNTEER CORPS / Paraded there in Honor of their Sovereigns Birth day / and by their Loyal, Steady and Military Appearance, shewed / themselves both willing and able to defend their King & / Constitution. / An Event unequalled in History, Grand and highly gratifying / to the Heart of every Briton, at the same time truly for - / midable to the Enemies of this Country. [bottom left, in rectangular panel]
Dedication:
[bottom centre, below map border:] To the VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATIONS of LONDON & its ENVIRONS, / This Plate, is most humbly dedicated by / Their Obedient Servant / Cha.s Random. R.[oyal] W.[estminster] V.[olunteers]
Additional text:[left, down left side of map, top, across top of map, and right, down right side of map:] Name of each Corps & its Commanders. [Top left, in rectangular panel, a key, A-I, and symbols, to the main geographical and military features:] References. [Top right, in rectangular panel, an explanation of the colouring of the regimental rectangles according to the colour of the uniforms:] Explanation of the Diagrams. [Top right, below the key to uniforms, in a small oval:] Price / to Subscribers 5s / to Nonsubscribers / 6s.
Annotations:
George III heading: Hyde Park, 4 June 1799.
Other annotations: none.
George III catalogue entry:
Hyde Park A Plan of Hyde Park representing the Review on the 4.th of June 1799, by C. Random.
Subject(s)
Hyde Park, London, England, UK (51°30'26"N 00°10'11"W)
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