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.
Original unsigned watercolor by Dighton; mounted uniform figure, riding towards left, smaller soldier figures and tents in landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor by Dighton; mounted uniform figure, riding towards left, smaller soldier figures and tents in landscape background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures of hussars. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures of hussars. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed 'M.A. Hayes'; uniform group, outdoors, probably on maneuvers, showing mounted officer with 2 standing figures in foreground, smaller figures in left background with building and farm gate. Original watercolor signed 'M.A. Hayes'; uniform group, outdoors, probably on maneuvers, showing mounted officer with 2 standing figures in foreground, smaller figures in left background with building and farm gate. Oblong folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright folio on gray paper, matted; margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing figure, shown from behind, of dragoon in red coat and blue trousers, holding carbine. 3rd in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing figure, shown from behind, of dragoon in red coat and blue trousers, holding carbine. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Rousselot; winter battle scene, French infantry in brown greatcoats holding the line against Russian grenadiers attacking from right. Original watercolor signed by Rousselot; winter battle scene, French infantry in brown greatcoats holding the line against Russian grenadiers attacking from right. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.
1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Piratsky; mounted and standing soldiers assembled on village square or green, wooden houses at right. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Piratsky; mounted and standing soldiers assembled on village square or green, wooden houses at right. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956. title translated from Russian by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of an officer, facing left. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of an officer, facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed, spotting in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.
Original watercolor signed by Christopher Clark; squadron of mounted lancers at canter. Original watercolor signed by Christopher Clark; squadron of mounted lancers at canter. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery
11th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; standing and mounted uniform figures near tent encampment, dismounted soldiers pitching hay for horses. 11th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; standing and mounted uniform figures near tent encampment, dismounted soldiers pitching hay for horses. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
Original watercolor caricature signed by Roberson; full-length figure of major in uniform, outdoors. Original watercolor caricature signed by Roberson; full-length figure of major in uniform, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; slightly foxed or spotted. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, holding grounded saber. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, holding grounded saber. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted and standing uniform figures outside camp tent. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted and standing uniform figures outside camp tent. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly faded. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in pair of original watercolor caricatures signed and dated by Junior (pseudonym); profile uniform figure, wearing monocle and holding sword, striding toward left. 1st in pair of original watercolor caricatures signed and dated by Junior (pseudonym); profile uniform figure, wearing monocle and holding sword, striding toward left. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker, Gallery, 1952.
Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens) for series published by Ackermann; uniform figure on rearing horse, facing left, smaller mounted figures in left background. Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens) for series published by Ackermann; uniform figure on rearing horse, facing left, smaller mounted figures in left background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures from different periods. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures from different periods. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
10th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; 5 mounted uniform figures, galloping through rocky terrain, swords drawn. 10th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; 5 mounted uniform figures, galloping through rocky terrain, swords drawn. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints.
Original watercolor signed by (R.) A(nderson); standing uniform figure, outdoors, tent and small soldier figure in background. Original watercolor signed by (R.) A(nderson); standing uniform figure, outdoors, tent and small soldier figure in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Norie of two uniform figures, one holding a flag. Original watercolor signed by Norie of two uniform figures, one holding a flag. Oval; matted; a few small spots on upper left of image and one larger area of dirt at lower edge. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1967.
Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, one leaning against wall. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, one leaning against wall. Oval; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1967.
One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed by Hudson or Cedric. Figure in tuxedo holding cigarette. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed by Hudson or Cedric. Figure in tuxedo holding cigarette. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Forster Groom, 1950.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; soldier of 10th Hussars arriving in hat box at scnee of duel, attended by French hairdresser. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; soldier of 10th Hussars arriving in hat box at scnee of duel, attended by French hairdresser. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Maggs, 1953.
Jullien. For piano. Caption title. Cover title: The Xth Bengal Irregular Cavalry Polka. Color lithographic cover Illustration: mounted native cavalry trooper facing left; J. Brandard Lith. 'Dedicated to Captain J. E. Verner, & the officers of the corps by Jullien'--cover. 'Jullien's Catalogue of Musique Dansante,...'--advertisment, page [8]
Original watercolor on board, signed and dated by Simkin; infantry group firing from behind stone and brick wall, doorway on left, village in background. Original watercolor on board, signed and dated by Simkin; infantry group firing from behind stone and brick wall, doorway on left, village in background. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Norie; infantrymen advancing through shrubs and trees, over ledge, to fire at 'enemy' in distance. Original watercolor signed by Norie; infantrymen advancing through shrubs and trees, over ledge, to fire at 'enemy' in distance. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. title provided by cataloger
Wood-engraved plate; 10 illustrations, including 7 of shipboard scenes, 1 view of ship, 2 bust portraits in uniform of Jeffers and Stimers. Wood-engraved plate; 10 illustrations, including 7 of shipboard scenes, 1 view of ship, 2 bust portraits in uniform of Jeffers and Stimers. From Harper's Weekly, April 12, 1862, page 236. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)
Original watercolor on board, signed by George, of mounted uniform figure, being design for a cover of music score composed by Archibald Evans. Original watercolor on board, signed by George, of mounted uniform figure, being design for a cover of music score composed by Archibald Evans. Upright medium folio; margins; some foxing; some soiling. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1967
composed by Rudolph Wittig. For piano. Cover lithographic color illustration design by T. Sinclair: 4 vignettes of camp scenes within scrolled enframement, U.S. eagle and shield above.