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.
Colored lithograph by Elias after Adam, printed by G. Küstner; Wilhelm, mounted and in uniform, troop review in background. Colored lithograph by Elias after Adam, printed by G. Küstner; Wilhelm, mounted and in uniform, troop review in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Etching by Doris Raab, half-length portrait in uniform with others and decorations, hatless. Etching by Doris Raab, half-length portrait in uniform with others and decorations, hatless. Upright, matted; margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
Tinted print after wash drawing signed and dated 1891 by Koner and autographed by Kaiser; half-length portrait in Garde du Corps uniform, hand on hip. Tinted print after wash drawing signed and dated 1891 by Koner and autographed by Kaiser; half-length portrait in Garde du Corps uniform, hand on hip. Upright folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Steel-engraving by F. Bahmann after Modow; but portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving by F. Bahmann after Modow; but portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; by and after G. Widenbauer; printed by J.B. Kuhn, Munich. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; by and after G. Widenbauer; printed by J.B. Kuhn, Munich. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed, slight soiling; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Hand-colored line and stipple engraving; full-length portrait in black uniform with bonnet de police, grounded sword in right hand. Hand-colored line and stipple engraving; full-length portrait in black uniform with bonnet de police, grounded sword in right hand. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. Hamburg, Schulz, 1958.
6th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing long, thin yellow sash and elaborate gown. 6th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing long, thin yellow sash and elaborate gown. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
4th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman in gown with yellow fringe and puffy pink sleeves, walking toward right. 4th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman in gown with yellow fringe and puffy pink sleeves, walking toward right. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
8th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing elaborate red-orange cloak over rainbow skirt. 8th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing elaborate red-orange cloak over rainbow skirt. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving by Andreas Geiger after Schoeller; humorous scene showing short man gazing at husky woman in hussar costume. Hand-colored engraving by Andreas Geiger after Schoeller; humorous scene showing short man gazing at husky woman in hussar costume. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956. Caption: Wien im Bureau der Theaterzeitung, Raubensteingasse, No 926 Caption: Wiener Scene
Colored engraving; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, showing rear, front and side views. Colored engraving; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, showing rear, front and side views. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
10th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; mounted figure of guardsman in navy blue uniform, facing left; view of Vienna in background. 10th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; mounted figure of guardsman in navy blue uniform, facing left; view of Vienna in background. Giant upright folio, unbound; clean, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "K.K. Armee. Wien, M. Trentsensky, c.1848". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
9th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; standing figure of guardsman in navy blue coat, gray trousers, holding rifle; 5 smaller infantry figures, building in background. 9th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; standing figure of guardsman in navy blue coat, gray trousers, holding rifle; 5 smaller infantry figures, building in background. Giant upright folio, unbound; clean, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "K.K. Armee. Wien, M. Trentsensky, c.1848". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
77th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; European rulers in ceremonial meeting at large tomb, black drapes overhead; lines of soldiers on either side. 77th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; European rulers in ceremonial meeting at large tomb, black drapes overhead; lines of soldiers on either side. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.
One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Two groups of soldiers, most with rifles, some with swords, dated 1831. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Two groups of soldiers, most with rifles, some with swords, dated 1831. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.
One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 soldiers with rifles on right facing another group of soldiers on left, dated 1831. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 soldiers with rifles on right facing another group of soldiers on left, dated 1831. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.
One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Soldiers marching in formation, dated 1812. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Soldiers marching in formation, dated 1812. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.
One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 7 uniform figures dated 1805. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 7 uniform figures dated 1805. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.
One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 mounted figures watching troops marching with rifles, dated 1797. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 mounted figures watching troops marching with rifles, dated 1797. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.
Color lithograph; view towards conflagration in city, spectators, infantry, artillery and cavalry watching from foreground. Color lithograph; view towards conflagration in city, spectators, infantry, artillery and cavalry watching from foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
2nd in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Höfelich, of military scenes; Austrian army, with artillery, assembled on ridge overlooking Vienna. 2nd in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Höfelich, of military scenes; Austrian army, with artillery, assembled on ridge overlooking Vienna. Oblong folio, matted; margins; some stains, foxing; in gray portfolio, gold title "Austrian military scenes 1848".
Color lithograph; view of city with numerous incendiary fires burning in distance, officers and troops observing from hill and foreground and forming ranks. Color lithograph; view of city with numerous incendiary fires burning in distance, officers and troops observing from hill and foreground and forming ranks. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
One of a pair of color lithographs after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 8 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. One of a pair of color lithographs after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 8 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. Large oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 12 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 12 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. Large oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
One of 4 military caricatures on 2 sheets. [See also: Ein und zwanzig - zwei und zwanzig!, Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!; and Herr Majorr! hab g'horrsamst zu verr-melden.] One of 4 military caricatures on 2 sheets. [See also: Ein und zwanzig - zwei und zwanzig!, Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!; and Herr Majorr! hab g'horrsamst zu verr-melden.] Small oblong folio, one of 2 sheets mounted together to folio size on cream colored paper, matted; margins intact; torn at lower edge, worn; yellowed. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.
Printed broadside with unsigned engraved illustration of soldier walking with stick, right arm in sling, accompanied by dog, battle raging in background. Anti-Catholic lampoon on the reversal of fortune of Count Tilly's Imperial Army after its defeat against the Swedes near Frankfurt-an-der-Oder Printed broadside with unsigned engraved illustration of soldier walking with stick, right arm in sling, accompanied by dog, battle raging in background. Anti-Catholic lampoon on the reversal of fortune of Count Tilly's Imperial Army after its defeat against the Swedes near Frankfurt-an-der-Oder Folio, folded in 2, unbound; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.