Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection
This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
Frenchman, Turk and Briton eating poisonous mushroom, overshadowed by gigantic Russian soldier, battle in background. Lithograph by Le Lapping. One of a collection of 1 color, 2 partly colored and 4 uncolored lithograph caricatures. Frenchman, Turk and Briton eating poisonous mushroom, overshadowed by gigantic Russian soldier, battle in background. Lithograph by Le Lapping. One of a collection of 1 color, 2 partly colored and 4 uncolored lithograph caricatures. Oblong folio; margins slightly trimmed; soiled. repaired tear. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger.
1st in pair of crudely hand-colored lithographed lubok (lubki).; emperor, mounted and pointing with right hand, reviewing infantry on field. [See also: Yermak Timofeivitch.] 1st in pair of crudely hand-colored lithographed lubok (lubki).; emperor, mounted and pointing with right hand, reviewing infantry on field. [See also: Yermak Timofeivitch.] Oblong folio, matted; margins intact.
Sepia lithograph, printed by G. Haller; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and pelisse. Sepia lithograph, printed by G. Haller; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and pelisse. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; slightly soiled N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Sepia lithograph, 2nd plate from series of ?, by and after V. Timms; Tsar Alexander II mounted, and accompanied by mounted military suite saluting honor guard and welcoming committee at pavilion on left. Sepia lithograph, 2nd plate from series of ?, by and after V. Timms; Tsar Alexander II mounted, and accompanied by mounted military suite saluting honor guard and welcoming committee at pavilion on left. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. Title provided by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
2nd in pair of crudely hand-colored lithograph lubok (lubki).; mounted chieftain in part-armor, in mountains, with troop of Cossacks. [See also: Nicholas I.] 2nd in pair of crudely hand-colored lithograph lubok (lubki).; mounted chieftain in part-armor, in mountains, with troop of Cossacks. [See also: Nicholas I.] Oblong folio, matted; margins intact.
Line engraved broadside; old peasant sitting in house, pointing towards soldier entering door at right, woman in background with broom. Line engraved broadside; old peasant sitting in house, pointing towards soldier entering door at right, woman in background with broom. Upright; margins intact; wrinkled, creased, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
9th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or pl. throughout); hussar in light blue jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet blanket. 9th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or pl. throughout); hussar in light blue jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Hand colored line and stipple engraved proof by P. Velyn after van Bree; Prince Willem, aides and soldiers on knoll at left overlooking battle in right background. Hand colored line and stipple engraved proof by P. Velyn after van Bree; Prince Willem, aides and soldiers on knoll at left overlooking battle in right background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; margins soiled, repaired tears.
Colored lithograph by and after Heuss, printed by Reinermann; 2 uniform figures, one with sword and the other, rifle. Colored lithograph by and after Heuss, printed by Reinermann; 2 uniform figures, one with sword and the other, rifle. Upright folio; margins; torn, very yellowed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.
15th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; standing officer facing infantryman with gun under arm, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers. 15th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; standing officer facing infantryman with gun under arm, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
41st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; back view, mounted dragoon officer in royal blue jacket, black trousers, shako, galloping toward right. 41st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; back view, mounted dragoon officer in royal blue jacket, black trousers, shako, galloping toward right. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
46th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted hussar officer in dark green jacket, gray trousers, waving sabre, galloping toward left. 46th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted hussar officer in dark green jacket, gray trousers, waving sabre, galloping toward left. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
21st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer facing infantryman standing at attention, presenting rifle; both in navy blue jackets, dark gray trousers. 21st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer facing infantryman standing at attention, presenting rifle; both in navy blue jackets, dark gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
20th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; standing officer facing infantryman with gun under arm, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers. 20th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; standing officer facing infantryman with gun under arm, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Color engraving; violent combat between Greeks and Turks in foreground, other Greeks firing from windows and roof of building in background. Color engraving; violent combat between Greeks and Turks in foreground, other Greeks firing from windows and roof of building in background. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed at bottom; very worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
1st in pair of copper-engravings by and after Rugendas; 2 horsemen in military costume beneath arch near ruined aqueduct. [See also: Ein ungarische Reiter-hauptmann.] 1st in pair of copper-engravings by and after Rugendas; 2 horsemen in military costume beneath arch near ruined aqueduct. [See also: Ein ungarische Reiter-hauptmann.] Small upright folio, 2 prints, together in oblong folio mat; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled or stained. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 5 numbered original humorous pencil drawing, unsigned (by Zampis) for series published by J. Höfelich; two Croatian soldiers speaking with young man One of a collection of 5 numbered original humorous pencil drawing, unsigned (by Zampis) for series published by J. Höfelich; two Croatian soldiers speaking with young man Small; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1972.
Lithograph by and after Krüger, dated 1818 by artist; 2 mounted cossacks riding towards left, accompanied by dog, in countryside. Lithograph by and after Krüger, dated 1818 by artist; 2 mounted cossacks riding towards left, accompanied by dog, in countryside. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled, worn. Title supplied by cataloger. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers (by Zasinger?). Two figures with swords and plumed hats. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers (by Zasinger?). Two figures with swords and plumed hats. Upright, slightly soiled, corners trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Otto; meeting of Emperors, each with small suite, on small raft with two tent pavilions. Hand-colored engraving by and after Otto; meeting of Emperors, each with small suite, on small raft with two tent pavilions. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; worn, creased. Vienna, Nebehay, 1956.
Color lithograph by and after J. Lanzedelli; figures of 2 emperors, in uniform, in center foreground, respective military suites, mounted at left and right in landscape background. Color lithograph by and after J. Lanzedelli; figures of 2 emperors, in uniform, in center foreground, respective military suites, mounted at left and right in landscape background. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly stained. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in red, white and blue, one from behind. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in red, white and blue, one from behind. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Hand colored engraving after C. Soulzberger and A. Vinterthour, 1804; 4 standing uniform figures, outdoors. Hand colored engraving after C. Soulzberger and A. Vinterthour, 1804; 4 standing uniform figures, outdoors. Small oblong, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a pair of hand colored engravings after Faesi-Gessner; uniform group showing cadets drilling. See also: Zürcher Cadetten 1823. One of a pair of hand colored engravings after Faesi-Gessner; uniform group showing cadets drilling. See also: Zürcher Cadetten 1823. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
One of a pair of hand colored engravings after Faesi-Gessner; uniform group showing cadets drilling, man and woman watching on left. [See also: Zürcher Cadetten 1853]. One of a pair of hand colored engravings after Faesi-Gessner; uniform group showing cadets drilling, man and woman watching on left. [See also: Zürcher Cadetten 1853]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
Photomontage by Schröter; of German artillery battalion, with portraits of 130 men and officers in uniform, holding steins of beer, listed below by name; artillery school (Fußartillerie-Schießschule, Jüterbog), battery in action, and observation balloons in background. Photomontage by Schröter; of German artillery battalion, with portraits of 130 men and officers in uniform, holding steins of beer, listed below by name; artillery school (Fußartillerie-Schießschule, Jüterbog), battery in action, and observation balloons in background. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; slight foxing.
Chromolithograph service certificate with standing figure of artilleryman (photographic face pasted on) of 14th Badische Fuss Artillerie Regiment beside cannon, ornamental border with flags, trophies, soldier figure, three oval portraits of emperor, Wilhelm I, crown prince and Grand Duke, etc. Chromolithograph service certificate with standing figure of artilleryman (photographic face pasted on) of 14th Badische Fuss Artillerie Regiment beside cannon, ornamental border with flags, trophies, soldier figure, three oval portraits of emperor, Wilhelm I, crown prince and Grand Duke, etc. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed, worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
Chromolithograph plate printed by Th. Beyer; Wilhelm II and Franz Joseph, full-length in uniform, shaking hands, allegory above, arms at right and left; text below. Chromolithograph plate printed by Th. Beyer; Wilhelm II and Franz Joseph, full-length in uniform, shaking hands, allegory above, arms at right and left; text below. Upright folio; margins intact; soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
