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 G. Scotin after Benoist; perspective view of battle in enframement with trophies at top and bottom center. Hand-colored engraving by G. Scotin after Benoist; perspective view of battle in enframement with trophies at top and bottom center. From 'The Military History of the Late Prince Eugene of Savoy, and of the Late John Duke of Marlborough'. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
American soldier kneeling and praying before a statue of the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus in a church. Charcoal drawing signed and dated lower right L. Jonas Christmas 1918. American soldier kneeling and praying before a statue of the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus in a church. Charcoal drawing signed and dated lower right L. Jonas Christmas 1918. Upright folio.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed green robe with plumed hat. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed green robe with plumed hat. Folio, unbound, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
Color stipple engraving (proof) by Josi after Grassi; bust portrait in military dress in oval enframement, sword, laurel branch and handcuffs at bottom. Color stipple engraving (proof) by Josi after Grassi; bust portrait in military dress in oval enframement, sword, laurel branch and handcuffs at bottom. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled and yellowed. Providence, James Tyson, 1954.
Lithograph by Girard; 3/4-length portrait, standing, in Polish dress, wearing Order of the Cincinnati, near tree stump with drum and map on top, cannon in right background. Lithograph by Girard; 3/4-length portrait, standing, in Polish dress, wearing Order of the Cincinnati, near tree stump with drum and map on top, cannon in right background. Large upright folio, matted; margins. New York, Old Print Shop, 1972.
One of a collection of 11 unsigned original watercolors by a Peruvian artist of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with black plumed hat. One of a collection of 11 unsigned original watercolors by a Peruvian artist of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with black plumed hat. Matted folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Peruvian Uniforms, c. 1845 - Original Watercolors"; yellowed, wormholes, corners torn, stained and repaired. N.Y., Walter Wallace, 1952.
Cover illustration of General Sam Houston, lying on a bed with damaged leg near two American officers and sentry, receiving the sword of surrender from General Santa Ana inside tent.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; pup tent on prairie, flanked by 2 others. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; pup tent on prairie, flanked by 2 others. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.
Poster showing a bulldog wearing a Marine helmet, chasing a dachshund wearing a German helmet Poster showing a bulldog wearing a Marine helmet, chasing a dachshund wearing a German helmet Title from item.
Colored lithographic caricature by and after Touchstone (pseudonym), printed by Madeley, published Octr. 1855; 3 officers in trench peering over breastworks. Colored lithographic caricature by and after Touchstone (pseudonym), printed by Madeley, published Octr. 1855; 3 officers in trench peering over breastworks. Depicts Generals Sir Henry Jones, Sir James Simpson. and Quartermaster General Sir Richard Airey N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1st in set of 3 engraved plates by Bartoli after Romano; Roman infantry (in testudo formation, under shields) and cavalry attacking fort. After Giulio Romano's monochrome frescoes in the Sala di Costantino, in the Vatican Palace showing scenes from the life of Constantine and deeds of Clement VII 1st in set of 3 engraved plates by Bartoli after Romano; Roman infantry (in testudo formation, under shields) and cavalry attacking fort. After Giulio Romano's monochrome frescoes in the Sala di Costantino, in the Vatican Palace showing scenes from the life of Constantine and deeds of Clement VII Small narrow oblong folio; plates marks, margins trimmed; slight foxing. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Original pencil sketch by Stevenson of a military truck being driven into water to test the waterproofing modifications; 350 Ord. Depot Co. Warminster, England, prior to invasion of France. Original pencil sketch by Stevenson of a military truck being driven into water to test the waterproofing modifications; 350 Ord. Depot Co. Warminster, England, prior to invasion of France. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
6th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing officer and rifleman, both in gray-green uniforms, yellow facings; mountain in background. 6th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing officer and rifleman, both in gray-green uniforms, yellow facings; mountain in background. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.
Wood-engraving illustration of knight in armor on rearing horse, in countryside. Page 70-71 from 'Tesoro militar de cavalleria. Antiguo y moderno modo de armar cavalleros, y professar segun las ceremonias de qualquier Orden Militar etc. Con un breve discurso del origen de los sumos Sacerdotes', by Joseph Micheli y Marquez (Madrid, 1642). Wood-engraving illustration of knight in armor on rearing horse, in countryside. Page 70-71 from 'Tesoro militar de cavalleria. Antiguo y moderno modo de armar cavalleros, y professar segun las ceremonias de qualquier Orden Militar etc. Con un breve discurso del origen de los sumos Sacerdotes', by Joseph Micheli y Marquez (Madrid, 1642). Small, upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed and stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from the rear, two holding rifles. Uniform details in the margins. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from the rear, two holding rifles. Uniform details in the margins. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
10th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; 1 mounted cavalryman in green uniform, yellow trim, 1 standing cavalryman, seen from behind, in blue uniform, dragoon helmet, and 1 wounded British Highlander, on the ground; cathedral or civic building occupied by British troops in background. 10th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; 1 mounted cavalryman in green uniform, yellow trim, 1 standing cavalryman, seen from behind, in blue uniform, dragoon helmet, and 1 wounded British Highlander, on the ground; cathedral or civic building occupied by British troops in background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and carrying sword, standing and right hand pointing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and carrying sword, standing and right hand pointing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
Color plate after Auguste Goichon with 21 naval uniform figures in 3 rows, ornamental border. Color plate after Auguste Goichon with 21 naval uniform figures in 3 rows, ornamental border. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1954.
words and music by Walter Kittredge ; arr. by M.F.H. Smith. For voice, chorus (SATB)--and piano; originally a song. Caption title. Cover lithographic illustration: soldiers around campfire in tent encampment.
words and music by Walter Kittredge ; arr. by M.F.H. Smith. For voice, chorus (SATB)--and piano; originally a song. Caption title. Cover lithographic illustration: soldiers around campfire in tent encampment.
Color aquatint after Heath, published Dec. 1, 1821; 3 standing uniform figures, outdoors, smaller mounted figures in left and right background and in distance. Color aquatint after Heath, published Dec. 1, 1821; 3 standing uniform figures, outdoors, smaller mounted figures in left and right background and in distance. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins, clean.
One of three unsigned original oval watercolors (somewhat crude); tent encampment adjoining hayfield. See also: Promenade near harbour and View in military coumpound on hill over harbour. One of three unsigned original oval watercolors (somewhat crude); tent encampment adjoining hayfield. See also: Promenade near harbour and View in military coumpound on hill over harbour. Oblong folio, 3 pieces, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.
A bucolic landscape scene of an old farm house and outbuildings in Tennessee during the springtime. A bucolic landscape scene of an old farm house and outbuildings in Tennessee during the springtime. Tompkins served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army').
One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat and sword. One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat and sword. From large folio, unbound; in 3/4 black cloth and green marble board portfolio, white paper cover label with ink inscription "Roy-aume de Naples par Auria, d'après nature, vers 1820;" bookplate of R. and J. Brunon. R. Brunon, '85. DTRGd.
One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat. One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat. From large folio, unbound; in 3/4 black cloth and green marble board portfolio, white paper cover label with ink inscription "Roy-aume de Naples par Auria, d'après nature, vers 1820;" bookplate of R. and J. Brunon. R. Brunon, '85. DTRGd.
One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat and sword. One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat and sword. From large folio, unbound; in 3/4 black cloth and green marble board portfolio, white paper cover label with ink inscription "Roy-aume de Naples par Auria, d'après nature, vers 1820;" bookplate of R. and J. Brunon. R. Brunon, '85. DTRGd.
One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure on rearing horse holding sword. One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure on rearing horse holding sword. Upright, unbound; mounted on cream paper; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; margins almost entirely trimmed away; soiled. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
words adapted and music composed by Gaston Lyle. For voice and piano. Caption title: Tender and true, adieu! Title page illustration: young womanl and her soldier lover / J.E. Baker del. First line of text: He stole from its nest in my golden hair.
One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat and sword; broken chain and small bombs; far view of volcano. One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, blue jacket, with hat and sword; broken chain and small bombs; far view of volcano. From large folio, unbound; in 3/4 black cloth and green marble board portfolio, white paper cover label with ink inscription "Roy-aume de Naples par Auria, d'après nature, vers 1820;" bookplate of R. and J. Brunon. R. Brunon, 1985.
