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.
Hand-colored engraving by Fores (after P. Roberts or Charles Williams?) published 22 October 1803. 'Pitt (l.) in volunteer uniform, bayonet in hand, looks over the fortified wall of Walmer Castle into a French gunboat immediately below; he asks: "Who goes there?" The boat, which has a sail (r.), is in the foreground, the stern cut off by the r. margin. Napoleon seated in the bows on the single cannon, sabre in hand, looks over his right. shoulder in consternation, saying, "Ah - Begar! - dot man alive still - turn about Citoyens - for there will be no good to be done - I know his tricks of old!!" Beside him are two officers, one seated, the other trembling with bent knees. On the r. are three frightened Grenadiers, holding muskets. Behind Pitt are castle buildings, flying a large Union flag. Tiny soldiers are indicated' -- British Museum. Hand-colored engraving by Fores (after P. Roberts or Charles Williams?) published 22 October 1803. 'Pitt (l.) in volunteer uniform, bayonet in hand, looks over the fortified wall of Walmer Castle into a French gunboat immediately below; he asks: "Who goes there?" The boat, which has a sail (r.), is in the foreground, the stern cut off by the r. margin. Napoleon seated in the bows on the single cannon, sabre in hand, looks over his right. shoulder in consternation, saying, "Ah - Begar! - dot man alive still - turn about Citoyens - for there will be no good to be done - I know his tricks of old!!" Beside him are two officers, one seated, the other trembling with bent knees. On the r. are three frightened Grenadiers, holding muskets. Behind Pitt are castle buildings, flying a large Union flag. Tiny soldiers are indicated' -- British Museum. Inscription: Pubd. Octr 22 1803 by S. W. Fores Piccadilly, N 30 Inscription: Folios of Caracatures [sic] to be lent out for the Evening.
Five soldiers in cellar, seated by a fire. Five soldiers in cellar, seated by a fire. W. Cecil Dunford. Inscribed on verso: "The Cellars at the Laiteries - Kemmel Hill, Flanders. W. Cecil Dunford, F.P.O. 124, B.E.F., France." Signed, inscribed & dated January 10 1917.
Original wash drawing signed and dated Jan. 8 1903 by George Soper from a sketch by Jacomb-Hood; parade of troops and state elephants etc. before reviewing stand in large arena or pavilion. Original wash drawing signed and dated Jan. 8 1903 by George Soper from a sketch by Jacomb-Hood; parade of troops and state elephants etc. before reviewing stand in large arena or pavilion. For The Graphic, January 31, 1903, page 141. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
Subject: Scots Fusilier Guards parading near thatched cottage and church, three little girls watching in right foreground; 'F. Sexton' Subject: Scots Fusilier Guards parading near thatched cottage and church, three little girls watching in right foreground; 'F. Sexton' Title continues: By C. Godfrey (Bandmaster, Scots Fusilier Guards) Solo 4/-, Duet 4/-, Cornet Obligato, Septet 3/6, Orchestra 5/-
arranged for the piano forte by J. De Anguera. Performed for the 1st time by the Brigade Band at the encampment of the Hancock Light Infantry July 1841." For piano. Caption title. Cover lith. illustrated title page by Thayer & Co. depicting soldier standing at attention before a landscape background containing tents. "Price 31 cts. nett."
Composed, selected and most respectfully dedicated to Lady & the Misses Beechy by Joseph Hart. Cover title. For piano. Cover illustration: lancer with upraised sword.
Subject: Three mounted figures of a light dragoon, lancer and hussar; P. Gooding, del. Subject: Three mounted figures of a light dragoon, lancer and hussar; P. Gooding, del. Title continues: Composed and most respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Frederick Griffiths by William Ireson, Master of the Band Cavalry Depot. Price 2/6.
Subject: Three mounted figures of a light dragoon, lancer and hussar; P. Gooding, del. Subject: Three mounted figures of a light dragoon, lancer and hussar; P. Gooding, del. Title continues: Composed and most respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Frederick Griffiths by William Ireson, Master of the Band Cavalry Depot. Price 2/6.
Subject: An oval vignette of a mounted military officer and a lady riding sidesaddle. In the background a military review is taking place in front of a fort. Subject: An oval vignette of a mounted military officer and a lady riding sidesaddle. In the background a military review is taking place in front of a fort. Title continues: Composed and arranged for the pianoforte by Stephen Glover. No artist or lithographer's imprint.
One of 2 color lithograph plates of combat or siege scenes being from 'Incidents in the Indian War,' No. 4 The Cashmere Gate by and after Lequeutre, printed by W. Robinson, published March 31st, 1858. Wounded officer being helped by soldier, as he hands lighted match to another to blow the gate in right background [See also: The Tower of Jhansi.] One of 2 color lithograph plates of combat or siege scenes being from 'Incidents in the Indian War,' No. 4 The Cashmere Gate by and after Lequeutre, printed by W. Robinson, published March 31st, 1858. Wounded officer being helped by soldier, as he hands lighted match to another to blow the gate in right background [See also: The Tower of Jhansi.] Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; foxed, soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.
German soldier about to plunge sword into prisoner being watched by others. Inscribed in pencil, lower right: "Geo. Bellows J.B.B." by artist's daughter, Jean Bellows Booth. From the War Series German soldier about to plunge sword into prisoner being watched by others. Inscribed in pencil, lower right: "Geo. Bellows J.B.B." by artist's daughter, Jean Bellows Booth. From the War Series Although not completed until 1921, this print is often considered part of the War Series - per dealer. Title supplied by cataloger.
2nd in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; carriage driver in brown jacket, holding whip; front and back view of general in white jacket; descriptive note below. 2nd in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; carriage driver in brown jacket, holding whip; front and back view of general in white jacket; descriptive note below. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean; mounted in folio album of red marble boards, 1/4 red morocco back st. gold. London, Parker, 1964.
Subject: Cargian galloping over Russian gun emplacement at Balaclava. Subject: Cargian galloping over Russian gun emplacement at Balaclava. Title continues: By Carl Höchst. 'Dedicated by permission to Major General The Earl of Cardigan, K.C.B., &c. Pr. 3/-
Hand-colored engraving by Scott for Spencer's New History of England, in ornamental border; British troops landing and storming over stone wall of fort, ships anchored in background. Hand-colored engraving by Scott for Spencer's New History of England, in ornamental border; British troops landing and storming over stone wall of fort, ships anchored in background. Narrow upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; foxed. London, Spencer, 1953.
Color lithograph showing capture of Hankow, China by revolutionists. Color lithograph showing capture of Hankow, China by revolutionists. Oblong folio.
Color lithograph by Sarony & Major; Vega, about to fire cannon, overtaken and captured by U.S. Captain May, who is mounted. Color lithograph by Sarony & Major; Vega, about to fire cannon, overtaken and captured by U.S. Captain May, who is mounted. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Eberstadt, 1954.
Hand-colored engraving (slightly crude); Prussian hussars attacking coachmen of large carriage in foreground, wrecked cannon, wagons etc. in street, houses and church in background. Hand-colored engraving (slightly crude); Prussian hussars attacking coachmen of large carriage in foreground, wrecked cannon, wagons etc. in street, houses and church in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; edges worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
One of a collection of 3 chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes after Sgt. Grundy and others. One of a collection of 3 chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes after Sgt. Grundy and others. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn and soiled. N.Y., Eberstadt, 1953.
Color lithograph by Thayer, 'drawn by H. Lord, Prisoner of War'; militia troops marching into village on country road, fort in right background. Color lithograph by Thayer, 'drawn by H. Lord, Prisoner of War'; militia troops marching into village on country road, fort in right background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled, repairs to upper margin; worn. Presented, 1946 by John Nicholas Brown (from Old Print Shop, New York.)
Color lithograph humorous plate by and after R.(?)G. with title in pencil; Life Guards officer smoking, seated in armchair, attended by many miniature female figures. Color lithograph humorous plate by and after R.(?)G. with title in pencil; Life Guards officer smoking, seated in armchair, attended by many miniature female figures. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Wood-engraved illustration on magazine page; bust portrait in uniform, hat and cloak. Wood-engraved illustration on magazine page; bust portrait in uniform, hat and cloak. From Gleason's Pictorial, June 20, 1854, page 308.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure galloping toward left. Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure galloping toward left. Small upright folio, in mat with oval opening; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1966. title provided by cataloger
Cantinière standing by gabions near battlefield holding cup, soldiers behind manning guns; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Cantinière standing by gabions near battlefield holding cup, soldiers behind manning guns; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. by Langton Williams.
Subject: oval bust portrait of General Roberts; by 'H.C. Maguire' Subject: oval bust portrait of General Roberts; by 'H.C. Maguire' Title continues: For the pianoforte, by W.H. Montgomery. "Dedicated to General Sir F. Roberts" Price 4/-
Subject: oval bust portrait of General Roberts; by 'H.C. Maguire' Subject: oval bust portrait of General Roberts; by 'H.C. Maguire' Title continues: For the pianoforte, by W.H. Montgomery. "Dedicated to General Sir F. Roberts" Price 4/-
Wood-engraved magazine plate after Remington; row of 15 mounted police riding abreast across parade ground. Wood-engraved magazine plate after Remington; row of 15 mounted police riding abreast across parade ground. From Harper's Weekly, December 24, 1887, page 945.
Subject: Mounted officers watching a sham battle at maneuvers, other spectators at upper right; F. Sexton, lith. Subject: Mounted officers watching a sham battle at maneuvers, other spectators at upper right; F. Sexton, lith. Title continues: Dedicated to Her Majesty in commemoration of the camp at Chobham. Composed by Stephen Glover. Price 3/-
composed by Chas. D'Albert. For piano. Cover illustration : Queen Victoria and Prince Albert accompanied by several military officers on horseback, visiting an encampment of the 42nd Highlanders / Chobham ; Lith. of Sarony & Co., New York. Quidor Engvr. : Colophon. Caption title.
