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 suite of 12 mounted engraved plates including title page, by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure from behind with outstretched right arm. One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates including title page, by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure from behind with outstretched right arm. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Paul Mayr & Heinrich Ulrich. Military Costume. Nürmberg". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a pair of letter or greeting sheets, this one with color lithograph cover illustration of footman in livery, the other with color lithograph cover illustration of soldier. One of a pair of letter or greeting sheets, this one with color lithograph cover illustration of footman in livery, the other with color lithograph cover illustration of soldier. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1960.
One of a pair of letter or greeting sheets,this one with color lithograph cover illustration of soldier, the other with color lithograph cover illustration of footman in livery. One of a pair of letter or greeting sheets,this one with color lithograph cover illustration of soldier, the other with color lithograph cover illustration of footman in livery. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1960.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Norie); troops sitting and resting in desert at dusk, 2 officers with horses at left. Original unsigned watercolor (by Norie); troops sitting and resting in desert at dusk, 2 officers with horses at left. Narrow large oblong folio; no margins; spotted, edges worn. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.
1 photogravure on paper signed in pencil; soldiers charging up embankment; vignettes of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught(?) and General Sir Garnet Wolseley. 1 photogravure on paper signed in pencil; soldiers charging up embankment; vignettes of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught(?) and General Sir Garnet Wolseley. Large oblong folio. London, David Cohen Fine Art, 2000 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/)
25th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia pin (no. 56) of silver propeller in circlet of gold wreath; no. 57 left blank. 25th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia pin (no. 56) of silver propeller in circlet of gold wreath; no. 57 left blank. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki facing right. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki facing right. Field-gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
Poster showing a man making a machine gun and soldiers firing a machine gun. Poster showing a man making a machine gun and soldiers firing a machine gun. Issued by authority Ordnance Department. U.S. Army. Upright folio.
One of a collection of 4 engraved plates from book of uniform figures, outdoors. Plate 227 from 'Tableau général de l'Empire othoman, divisé en deux parties, dont l'une comprend la législation mahométane; l'autre, l'histoire de l'Empire othoman' (1788-1824). One of a collection of 4 engraved plates from book of uniform figures, outdoors. Plate 227 from 'Tableau général de l'Empire othoman, divisé en deux parties, dont l'une comprend la législation mahométane; l'autre, l'histoire de l'Empire othoman' (1788-1824). Upright; margins trimmed; some small spots. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
composed & respectfully dedicated to Lieut. Littleton W. Tazewell Jr. of the Norfolk Va. Guards ; arranged for the piano forte by William Siemon. Arranged for piano. Caption title. Cover lith. ill. by E. Gillingham: three soldiers outside a group of tents, one flying the American flag.
2nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; detailed drawings, in navy blue and gold, of hat, shoulder and cuff insignia for marine officer uniform. 2nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; detailed drawings, in navy blue and gold, of hat, shoulder and cuff insignia for marine officer uniform. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
5th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; several colored images, in red, blue and gold, of uniform details and insignia. 5th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; several colored images, in red, blue and gold, of uniform details and insignia. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
Railway station at Tavistock seen from across the tracks and including the elevated walkway over the tracks. This is the recto side of the work entitled "Bristol, Feb. '45." Railway station at Tavistock seen from across the tracks and including the elevated walkway over the tracks. This is the recto side of the work entitled "Bristol, Feb. '45." Bierly served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion at Fort Meade during most of 1943 before joining the 635th Engineer Camouflage Company in England.
Original ink drawing (partly shaded in blue crayon) signed and dated bottom left by Oliver Paque (pseudonym); Guards bands massed and playing at Tattoo, some Highland pipers at right. Original ink drawing (partly shaded in blue crayon) signed and dated bottom left by Oliver Paque (pseudonym); Guards bands massed and playing at Tattoo, some Highland pipers at right. Oblong medium folio, matted; margin at top; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
6th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard; rear view of mounted Tatar archer, in dark red cloak, reaching for hat which has fallen to ground at left. 6th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard; rear view of mounted Tatar archer, in dark red cloak, reaching for hat which has fallen to ground at left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 6. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of tassels, sleeve, buttons, cap belts, and insignia. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of tassels, sleeve, buttons, cap belts, and insignia. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
3rd in collection of 3 original ink and watercolor drawings signed (and 2 dated) by Benham; standing uniform figure, with grounded rifle; smaller rear view with backpack. 3rd in collection of 3 original ink and watercolor drawings signed (and 2 dated) by Benham; standing uniform figure, with grounded rifle; smaller rear view with backpack. Small upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. series title provided by cataloger
2nd in collection of 3 original ink and watercolor drawings signed, and 2 dated, by Benham; standing uniform figure of officer, with separate illustration of hat, jacket, braiding, sleeve insignia at left. 2nd in collection of 3 original ink and watercolor drawings signed, and 2 dated, by Benham; standing uniform figure of officer, with separate illustration of hat, jacket, braiding, sleeve insignia at left. Small upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. series title provided by cataloger
1st of pair of original 19th-century pencil sketches on 2 sides of one sheet; group of mounted soldiers riding into village square and attacking inhabitants. 1st of pair of original 19th-century pencil sketches on 2 sides of one sheet; group of mounted soldiers riding into village square and attacking inhabitants. Oblong folio, mated; no margins; soiled, spotted. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd of pair of original 19th-century pencil sketches on 2 sides of one sheet; mounted soldiers outside town wall, with one soldier standing on horse to look over wall. 2nd of pair of original 19th-century pencil sketches on 2 sides of one sheet; mounted soldiers outside town wall, with one soldier standing on horse to look over wall. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; soiled, spotted. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
8th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; wife of Tartar general, in purple robe ornamented with dragons, holding long thin smoking pipe. 8th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; wife of Tartar general, in purple robe ornamented with dragons, holding long thin smoking pipe. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
48th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Tatar archer in green uniform, lifting whip, facing left. 48th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Tatar archer in green uniform, lifting whip, facing left. In folio mat, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 48'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
Original unsigned watercolor; soldier with sword outside building. Original unsigned watercolor; soldier with sword outside building. Upright small folio. Wuppertal, Lutz Schmidt, 2012 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/)
49th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Tatar in scarlet coat, carrying bow, arrows and club, riding toward left. 49th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Tatar in scarlet coat, carrying bow, arrows and club, riding toward left. In folio mat, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some pl. trimmed. No. 49. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
2nd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Finard; mounted Tatar in green cloak, with red quiver slung over back, waving whip, riding toward left. 2nd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Finard; mounted Tatar in green cloak, with red quiver slung over back, waving whip, riding toward left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 2. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
8th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of bare-chested Tatar, shooting arrow toward right; battle in background. 8th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of bare-chested Tatar, shooting arrow toward right; battle in background. Folio; bound in brown cloth, 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold "Bonnart. Costumes militaires - 1675"; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1946.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed green coat smoking pipe. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed green coat smoking pipe. Folio, unbound, lower edge slightly soiled; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold.
Copper-engraving by and after Will; equestrian portrait on rearing horse facing right, carrying lance. Atrocities being committed in background - soldier stamping on chest of victim; two women hanging from window, one from the hair of another; victims being dragged by horses; two naked women being driven by soldier; victim hanging upside down on saddle, buildings on fire, etc.. Copper-engraving by and after Will; equestrian portrait on rearing horse facing right, carrying lance. Atrocities being committed in background - soldier stamping on chest of victim; two women hanging from window, one from the hair of another; victims being dragged by horses; two naked women being driven by soldier; victim hanging upside down on saddle, buildings on fire, etc.. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; worn, clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wirgman. Soldier next to his horse with rifle pointed to the left. One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wirgman. Soldier next to his horse with rifle pointed to the left. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News