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 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wirgman. Soldier on horseback with whip in his right hand. 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 on horseback with whip in his right hand. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News.
One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialed by Wirgman. Soldier riding horse with whip in his right hand. One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialed by Wirgman. Soldier riding horse with whip in his right hand. Reproduced in The Cosmopolitan, Vol. XVII (October 1894), page 652. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News
One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.
Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated by Stevenson, of tanks in the woods in England in January 1944; building up for invasion of France. Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated by Stevenson, of tanks in the woods in England in January 1944; building up for 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.
Original oil painting signed and dated by Stevenson; massive flatbed truck hauling tank toward left. Original oil painting signed and dated by Stevenson; massive flatbed truck hauling tank toward left. 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.
Original ink and pencil sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; side view of large military vehicle; detailed notes on truck dimensions added by artist on front and verso. Original ink and pencil sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; side view of large military vehicle; detailed notes on truck dimensions added by artist on front and verso. 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.
Original ink sketch, name-stamped by Stevenson; side view of tank-retriever vehicle, facing left. Original ink sketch, name-stamped by Stevenson; side view of tank-retriever vehicle, facing left. 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.
Original ink sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; rear view of armored flat bed vehicle, carrying heavy equipment. Original ink sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; rear view of armored flat bed vehicle, carrying heavy equipment. 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.
Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a man using a blowtorch to modify the armor on a tank. Inscription on back: Tank modification - extra armor plate, due to superior German fire power, March 1944. Warminster, Wilts, England. Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a man using a blowtorch to modify the armor on a tank. Inscription on back: Tank modification - extra armor plate, due to superior German fire power, March 1944. Warminster, Wilts, England. 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.
A dark scene of undergrowth and bare trees, with a tank at the far right edge and another piece of wheeled equipment at the lower left. A large bunker-type building is in the background. A dark scene of undergrowth and bare trees, with a tank at the far right edge and another piece of wheeled equipment at the lower left. A large bunker-type building is in the background.
A group of soldiers walking around two tanks on an open field. Two soldiers stand inside the tank hatches. A group of soldiers walking around two tanks on an open field. Two soldiers stand inside the tank hatches. Gold was inducted into the U.S. Army in May 1942, and was selected by the War Department Art Advisory Committee to serve as a war artist in Europe. Assigned to the Historical Branch, ETO, he traveled through the United Kingdom, France and Germany. His work also appeared in Yank magazine. Gift of the artist 1994.
1 watercolor on board inscribed 'Pace -44'; three soldiers by a tank, other vehicle in left distance 1 watercolor on board inscribed 'Pace -44'; three soldiers by a tank, other vehicle in left distance Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)
29th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of drum major with baton, showing front and rear views. 29th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of drum major with baton, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
12th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of military band drummers, showing front and back views. 12th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of military band drummers, showing front and back views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. London, Redfern, 1955.
38th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of drummers, showing front and rear views. 38th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of drummers, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
31st in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of drummers, one in field cap, the other in bearskin, with drums. 31st in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of drummers, one in field cap, the other in bearskin, with drums. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
1st in set of 3 original pencil and watercolor drawings, signed and dated by Hestner; standing uniform figure of drum major, in blue jacket, white trousers, gold trim, lifting baton. 1st in set of 3 original pencil and watercolor drawings, signed and dated by Hestner; standing uniform figure of drum major, in blue jacket, white trousers, gold trim, lifting baton. Small upright folio; margins intact; foxed and soiled; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold: "Hamburg Burgermilitair, c.1825-1868". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' Upright, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
Signed pencil sketch by Charlet; rear view of drum-major figure. Signed pencil sketch by Charlet; rear view of drum-major figure. Upright, mounted on cream paper, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Colored lithograph (by and) after Vernier, signed and dated 1852; 1st Empire drum-major swinging baton as weapon against Austrian soldier in battle, Napoleon, mounted, looking on in right background. Colored lithograph (by and) after Vernier, signed and dated 1852; 1st Empire drum-major swinging baton as weapon against Austrian soldier in battle, Napoleon, mounted, looking on in right background. Upright folio, mounted on white paper; no margins; slight foxing; from Bernard Franck collection. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1962.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in blue, white and gold holding baton. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in blue, white and gold holding baton. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Band member with plumed hat. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Band member with plumed hat. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slightly soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in navy and khaki holding baton. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in navy and khaki holding baton. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
Original water-colour signed and dated by Matthews, Paris, 4 mars 1828; standing uniform figure with baton pointing towards right, small grenadier figure in background. Original water-colour signed and dated by Matthews, Paris, 4 mars 1828; standing uniform figure with baton pointing towards right, small grenadier figure in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 14 original unsigned watercolors (by Porth) of uniform figures. Figure in navy leaning on baton. One of a collection of 14 original unsigned watercolors (by Porth) of uniform figures. Figure in navy leaning on baton. Matted small folio, yellowed, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped black. Hamburg, Schulz, 1975.
14th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; drum major in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, standing, holding baton in both hands, looking toward left. 14th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; drum major in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, standing, holding baton in both hands, looking toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.
1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in blue, yellow and white facing forward and playing drum. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in blue, yellow and white facing forward and playing drum. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in yellow, red and white playing drum and facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in yellow, red and white playing drum and facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right and playing drum One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right and playing drum Small, foxed and soiled; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.