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 4 original watercolors of caricature uniform figures signed by G.H.B(rennan) and painted on green board. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors of caricature uniform figures signed by G.H.B(rennan) and painted on green board. Upright folio, matted; margins; surface dirt. London, Spencer, 1952.
One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed Hudson or Cedric. Figure in red and blue holding sword. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed Hudson or Cedric. Figure in red and blue holding sword. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Original watercolor caricature on gray board signed by Stick (pseudonym); standing officer uniform figure in profile. Original watercolor caricature on gray board signed by Stick (pseudonym); standing officer uniform figure in profile. Upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, galloping toward left on black horse. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, galloping toward left on black horse. Oval folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery Title supplied by cataloger
1st of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; profile uniform figure of hussar, facing right, wearing sword, shako and white gloves. 1st of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; profile uniform figure of hussar, facing right, wearing sword, shako and white gloves. Small narrow upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. part of title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Hull; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed and dated by Hull; standing uniform figure. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; one mounted and 5 standing uniform figures with additional troops in background. Original watercolor signed by Norie; one mounted and 5 standing uniform figures with additional troops in background. Oblong folio; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; Highlanders at left rushing upon mutineers outside building, other mutineers firing from windows above. Original watercolor signed by Norie; Highlanders at left rushing upon mutineers outside building, other mutineers firing from windows above. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Campion); sentry in highland uniform on duty near tent encampment on hillside. Original unsigned watercolor (by Campion); sentry in highland uniform on duty near tent encampment on hillside. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, 1949.
Original pencil and wash drawing initialed G. H(olliday); horse artillery moving forward across ditch into battle, Highland infantrymen scrambling across foreground. Original pencil and wash drawing initialed G. H(olliday); horse artillery moving forward across ditch into battle, Highland infantrymen scrambling across foreground. Oblong, matted; no margins; slight foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor (by de Daubrawa); uniform figure on rearing horse, smaller mounted figures in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by de Daubrawa); uniform figure on rearing horse, smaller mounted figures in background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure galloping toward left, looking back. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure galloping toward left, looking back. Upright, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Norie; cavalry combat showing soldiers in tropical dress. Original watercolor signed by Norie; cavalry combat showing soldiers in tropical dress. Large oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figures, one with sword and the other with trumpet, in open field, smaller figures in background. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figures, one with sword and the other with trumpet, in open field, smaller figures in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left. Upright, matted; margins; slightly stained. London, Parker Gallery Title supplied by cataloger
1st in pair of hand-colored etched caricature plates by and after Hort, dated 1829; woman taking leave of recruit (or deserter?) wearing military shako and plume, going off with recruiting sergeant. [See also: Ecce Homo.] 1st in pair of hand-colored etched caricature plates by and after Hort, dated 1829; woman taking leave of recruit (or deserter?) wearing military shako and plume, going off with recruiting sergeant. [See also: Ecce Homo.] Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor drawing, unsigned; Chinese Imperial troops overcome by British infantry charging from right. Original ink and watercolor drawing, unsigned; Chinese Imperial troops overcome by British infantry charging from right. Reproduced in 'Where glory calls. The Soldier's scrap book.' N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
15th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; uniform group of riflemen crouching or lying on grassy ridge, firing; mounted and standing officers, line of reinforcements approaching in background. 15th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; uniform group of riflemen crouching or lying on grassy ridge, firing; mounted and standing officers, line of reinforcements approaching in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
Original watercolor initialed by A.C. S(nape); full-length portrait of officer, holding hat in arm, landscape background. Original watercolor initialed by A.C. S(nape); full-length portrait of officer, holding hat in arm, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor (by or copied after Hayes?); 2 standing uniform figures in foreground, one pointing into distance, 2 smaller uniform figures (one showing rear view) in landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor (by or copied after Hayes?); 2 standing uniform figures in foreground, one pointing into distance, 2 smaller uniform figures (one showing rear view) in landscape background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
1st in collection of 5 watercolor caricatures, on board, signed by G.H.B(rennan); full-length uniform figure, in hat and monocle, hands on hips, holding riding whip. 1st in collection of 5 watercolor caricatures, on board, signed by G.H.B(rennan); full-length uniform figure, in hat and monocle, hands on hips, holding riding whip. Medium folio; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
3rd in collection of 4 colored aquatint plates after Heath; 4 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views, 1 mounted figure in background, line of infantry in far background. 3rd in collection of 4 colored aquatint plates after Heath; 4 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views, 1 mounted figure in background, line of infantry in far background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
2nd in collection of 3 numbered colored lithographic plates of battle and combat scenes; British infantry charge and grapple with Russian infantry in close bayonet combat. 2nd in collection of 3 numbered colored lithographic plates of battle and combat scenes; British infantry charge and grapple with Russian infantry in close bayonet combat. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; edges soiled. From 'Lloyd's Incidents in the War in the Crimea', No. 3. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943. Title supplied by cataloger
Unsigned original watercolor; mounted officer, facing left, landscape background with barracks or stable building at right. Unsigned original watercolor; mounted officer, facing left, landscape background with barracks or stable building at right. Small oblong folio, matted; narrow black margins; clean, repaired. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, facing left. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, facing left. 1 of 4 small, matted together; no margins; slight spotting. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; small troop of cavalry riding toward right down country path. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; small troop of cavalry riding toward right down country path. Small, matted together; no margins; slight spotting. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a set of 3 original watercolors signed by Simkin of a mounted uniform figure facing left. One of a set of 3 original watercolors signed by Simkin of a mounted uniform figure facing left. One of 3 small, matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a set of 3 original watercolors signed by Simkin of mounted uniform figure. One of a set of 3 original watercolors signed by Simkin of mounted uniform figure. One of 3 small, matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a set of 3 original watercolors signed by Simkin of a mounted uniform figure holding a rifle, facing right. One of a set of 3 original watercolors signed by Simkin of a mounted uniform figure holding a rifle, facing right. Matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery
Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1887. Mounted uniform figure facing right. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1887. Mounted uniform figure facing right. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.