Miscellaneous
Maps, views and diagrams of military reviews and encampments
Encampment at Hounslow Heath, 1740
A Front View of the Camp erected on Hounslow-Heath in the Year. 1740
1740 or laterEngraving and etching; printed on paper | 29.1 x 46.3 cm (image) | RCIN 728029
George Bickham (c. 1706-1771) (artist, engraver and publisher) [bottom right, below edge of view:] Drawn & Engrav'd by G Bickham jun.r 30 of June; [bottom right, below text:] Sold at ye Blackmoors Head opposite Surry Street in ye Strand.
Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 3rd son of George II, King of Great Britain (1721-65) (dedicatee)
Watermark: Indistinct: a fleur-de-lys with a countermark
Condition: slightly creased; no fold lines. Verso: brown discolouration; some ink marks
26.3 x 46.3 cm (neatline)
29.1 x 46.3 cm (image)
29.8 x 47.4 cm (platemark)
30.7 x 49.3 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
A Front View of the Camp erected on Hounslow-Heath in the Year. 1740. [bottom centre, below view]
Dedication:
To his Royal Highness the Duke of CUMBERLAND This Plate is most humbly Dedicated by his Obedient Servant George Bickham junior. [bottom, below title]
Additional text:
The principal Streets & Sutlers Booths. [bottom, below dedication, a key to the different parts of the camp and to]
Annotations:
George III heading: Encampment on Hounslow Heath 1740.
Other annotations: none.
George III catalogue entry:
Encampment A Front View of the Camp erected on Hounslow Heath in 1740: by G. Bickham. [The same entry appears under the heading Hounslow Heath.]
Subject(s)
Hounslow Heath, Greater London, UK (51°27'21"N 00°23'20"W)
Page revisions
14 March 2024
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