The light horse volunteers of London & Westminster, commanded by Coll Herries, reviewed by His Majesty on Wimbledon Common 5th July, 1798 (BM 1917,1208.2827)
Summary
A semicircle of spectators borders a wide space on which cavalry gallop in regular procession. They are preceded by galloping horses drawing gun-carriages and followed, in the distance, by three of the new military cars, drawn by six horses (instead of the actual four). Behind these are infantry in single file. Mounted troops (the Surrey Yeomanry) surround the review-ground, keeping back the spectators, many of whom are on the roofs of coaches and who are drawn with humorous realism. 18 July 1798
Hand-coloured etching and aquatint
Tags
Date
1798
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
public domain