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.
One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). Upright medium folio; margins intact; corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
One of a collection of 12 original signed watercolors of uniforms signed Cedric. Figure in gray coat, right hand in pocket. One of a collection of 12 original signed watercolors of uniforms signed Cedric. Figure in gray coat, right hand in pocket. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Foster Groom, 1950.
One of a collection of 12 original signed watercolors of uniforms signed Cedric. Woman in black uniform with shoulder bag. One of a collection of 12 original signed watercolors of uniforms signed Cedric. Woman in black uniform with shoulder bag. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Foster Groom, 1950.
Subject: Mounted lancer, regimental cipher and battle honors above; R.J. Hamerton, lith., Stannard & Dixon, Impt. Subject: Mounted lancer, regimental cipher and battle honors above; R.J. Hamerton, lith., Stannard & Dixon, Impt. Title continues: Composed by Lady William Lennox, and dedicated to Colonel Drysdale C.B. and the officers of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers.
Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure of officer about to slip into scabbard. Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure of officer about to slip into scabbard. Narrow upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1975.
9th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; troop of mounted lancers charging across open field. 9th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; troop of mounted lancers charging across open field. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
3rd in set of 3 original watercolors, part of series signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, carrying lance, on brown horse leaping over fence rail. 3rd in set of 3 original watercolors, part of series signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, carrying lance, on brown horse leaping over fence rail. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in set of 3 original watercolors, part of series signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, holding lance. 2nd in set of 3 original watercolors, part of series signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, holding lance. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in set of 3 original watercolors, part of series signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, rear view. 1st in set of 3 original watercolors, part of series signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, rear view. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Simkin; battle scene outside walled Chinese city, British infantry attacking Chinese infantry from the right, hills and pagoda in background. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; battle scene outside walled Chinese city, British infantry attacking Chinese infantry from the right, hills and pagoda in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean (top and bottom edges pencil-ruled). title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Simkin; battle scene of British infantry defending small fort from French infantry attack and artillery bombardment. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; battle scene of British infantry defending small fort from French infantry attack and artillery bombardment. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean (top and bottom edges pencil-ruled). title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Norie; Highlanders on moor resting during march or manoeuvres. Original watercolor signed by Norie; Highlanders on moor resting during march or manoeuvres. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
Original watercolor signed by Norie of two standing uniform figures, one with bagpipes. Original watercolor signed by Norie of two standing uniform figures, one with bagpipes. Large upright; matted; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by Norie of two standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Norie of two standing uniform figures. Upright medium folio; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery
Original unsigned watercolor (by Simkin); mounted uniform figure in Highland dress, on black horse facing left. Original unsigned watercolor (by Simkin); mounted uniform figure in Highland dress, on black horse facing left. Upright, matted; margins; foxed. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by D.H. P(arry); standing uniform figure leaning against low wall, horse nearby, cemetery gravestone with death's head behind wall, details of cavalry equipment etc. at upper right. Original watercolor signed by D.H. P(arry); standing uniform figure leaning against low wall, horse nearby, cemetery gravestone with death's head behind wall, details of cavalry equipment etc. at upper right. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed Hudson or Cedric. Figure in red and black with sword. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed Hudson or Cedric. Figure in red and black with sword. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Roberson), each of standing uniform figure. One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Roberson), each of standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Roberson), each of standing uniform figure. One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Roberson), each of standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Roberson; officer and soldier conferring in foreground, soldiers unloading supply wagons in background, hills in distance. Original watercolor signed and dated by Roberson; officer and soldier conferring in foreground, soldiers unloading supply wagons in background, hills in distance. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor caricature on red board, signed by Rufus (pseudonym); standing uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor caricature on red board, signed by Rufus (pseudonym); standing uniform figure facing left. Large upright, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Burgess); soldiers with supply wagons, wives and child, etc. moving along road towards city in distance. Original unsigned watercolor (by Burgess); soldiers with supply wagons, wives and child, etc. moving along road towards city in distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Original watercolor signed by Atkinson; body of hussars, escorting open traveling carriage and wagon with wounded or prisoners on country road, perhaps in Canada (?), man and woman watching on right Original watercolor signed by Atkinson; body of hussars, escorting open traveling carriage and wagon with wounded or prisoners on country road, perhaps in Canada (?), man and woman watching on right Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
words by Wal Pink ; music by George Le Brunn ; sung by Charles Godfrey. Song for voice and piano. First line: Dark was the hour. First line of chorus: Oh! fighting with the seventh royal fusiliers. Tinted lithograph cover design: veteran telling war stories to three small children; vignettes of two war scenes H.G. Banks, lith. F & D. 3350.
words by Wal Pink ; music by George Le Brunn ; sung by Charles Godfrey. Song for voice and piano. First line: Dark was the hour. First line of chorus: Oh! fighting with the seventh royal fusiliers. Tinted lithograph cover design: veteran telling war stories to three small children; vignettes of two war scenes H.G. Banks, lith. F & D. 3350.
Two standing figures, one leaning on railing, one side view, outdoors with troops in distance. for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army--New Series. Two standing figures, one leaning on railing, one side view, outdoors with troops in distance. for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army--New Series. Small folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Dighton; hussars in combat with French infantry near damaged windmill. Original watercolor signed and dated by Dighton; hussars in combat with French infantry near damaged windmill. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; 2 uniform figures, one mounted on brown horse facing right, the other standing facing horse. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; 2 uniform figures, one mounted on brown horse facing right, the other standing facing horse. Oval folio, matted; edges trimmed; slightly stained. London, Parker. Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 4 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups. One of a collection of 4 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups. Small upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Series title supplied by cataloger.