Der Markgrafschaft Mähren Kreise Brünn und Hradisch No. 116 Von Reilly
Mapmaker: Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly
Der Markgrafschaft Mähren Kreise Brünn und Hradisch No. 116
(German for: The Margraviate of Moravia – Districts of Brno and Uherské Hradiště No. 116)
This map focuses on the southeastern region of the Margraviate of Moravia, encompassing the Kreise (districts) of Brünn (Brno) and Hradisch (Uherské Hradiště), including their fertile lowlands, forested hills, and dense clusters of settlements. The layout emphasizes the centrality of Brünn as the regional capital, as well as the religious and economic importance of towns like Kremsier (Kroměříž) and Ungarisch Hradisch (Uherské Hradiště). The southern portion of the map borders Hungary and Austria, reflecting the area’s key role as a cultural and commercial corridor. A monumental cartouche in the upper right corner framing the title in an architectural stone slab motif. The density of place names and road networks underscores the administrative complexity and agricultural prosperity of this heartland region of Moravia.
Czech Republic:
Brünn (Brno), Hradisch (Uherské Hradiště), Kremsier (Kroměříž), Göding (Hodonín), Auspitz (Hustopeče), Bisenz (Bzenec), Holleschau (Holešov), Wisowitz (Vizovice), Znaim (Znojmo), Wischau (Vyškov), Prossnitz (Prostějov), Mährisch Trübau (Moravská Třebová), Lundenburg (Břeclav), Austerlitz (Slavkov u Brna), Cejkovice, Klobauk (Klobouky u Brna), Ungarisch Brod (Uherský Brod), Napajedl, Strassnitz (Strážnice), Zdanitz (Ždánice), Slavonitz (Slavonice), Mistek (Frýdek-Místek).
Publisher: Reilly, Vienna
Dimensions: Most maps from this work measure 35 x 27.5 cm
In the late 18th Century, cartographer Franz Johann Joseph von Reilly embarked on a project to publish a multi-volume atlas of the entire world entitled Schauplatz der fünf Theile der Welt (published in several editions between zwischen 1789 und 1806). Over 800 maps of Europe were created, however the Napoleonic Wars proved to be an obstacle to completing the third part of the atlas, which was to have been dedicated to the other regions of the world. Von Reilly’s maps were sought after for their accuracy and detail.
In addition to being a mapmaker, Joseph von Reilly was was also an art dealer, author and publisher. He was born in 1766, the son of court master John Reilly, and died in 1820 in Vienna. His other major work was: Grosser Deutscher Atlas
These maps have a distinctive format, somewhat smaller than most maps of the period. Most measure 35 x 27.5 cm.
