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.
Watercolor drawing signed and dated by M.C. T(sen); standing uniform figure with white-plumed helmet. Watercolor drawing signed and dated by M.C. T(sen); standing uniform figure with white-plumed helmet. Upright; margins intact; clean. Presented, 1966, by M.C. Tsen. title provided by cataloger
Original pencil drawing rubber-stamped H. Dupray; standing figure, facing right, hand resting on grounded sword. Original pencil drawing rubber-stamped H. Dupray; standing figure, facing right, hand resting on grounded sword. Small upright folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman, '72. DRd. title provided by cataloger
1st in collection of 3 hand-colored aquatint plates of uniform groups by J.B. Hoessel (Hössel) after Ramberg; officer leading cavalry in center, two standing hussars (one wounded) at right. 1st in collection of 3 hand-colored aquatint plates of uniform groups by J.B. Hoessel (Hössel) after Ramberg; officer leading cavalry in center, two standing hussars (one wounded) at right. Oblong, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue with white and gold, facing left, with sword upright in his right hand. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue with white and gold, facing left, with sword upright in his right hand. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, hole through top, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue and yellow holding a sword upright in his right hand. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue and yellow holding a sword upright in his right hand. Upright medium folio, foxed, hole at top margin, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue, right hand on hip, sword handing from belt on left side. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue, right hand on hip, sword handing from belt on left side. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815." Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (slightly crude) of uniform figures. Figure in striped uniform and partial armor holding sword. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (slightly crude) of uniform figures. Figure in striped uniform and partial armor holding sword. Small, unbound, in yellow cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Papal Guard, c. 1820." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
5th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); group of guardsmen in grenadier hats gathered with officers beside table in park, near trees. Title handwritten on verso. 5th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); group of guardsmen in grenadier hats gathered with officers beside table in park, near trees. Title handwritten on verso. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; guardsman in dark blue jacket, white trousers, gold facings, grenadier hat, standing at attention with shouldered rifle; more grenadiers assembled in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; guardsman in dark blue jacket, white trousers, gold facings, grenadier hat, standing at attention with shouldered rifle; more grenadiers assembled in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, holding grounded rifle, standing at attention. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, holding grounded rifle, standing at attention. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing artilleryman in dark blue uniform, gold trim; artillery unit galloping on ridge in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing artilleryman in dark blue uniform, gold trim; artillery unit galloping on ridge in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
Aquatint by Pian after Lanzedelly, from painting by Gallunberti; full-length portrait in uniform, with baton, standing near table with trophies, allegorical figure of victory nearby, holding tray keys; other allegorical figures in clouds above. Aquatint by Pian after Lanzedelly, from painting by Gallunberti; full-length portrait in uniform, with baton, standing near table with trophies, allegorical figure of victory nearby, holding tray keys; other allegorical figures in clouds above. Large upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Bihn, 1953. title provided by cataloger
composed by Walch; arranged for the piano forte by A.F. Knight. Cover title. Lithographic cover illustration by Jenkins & Colbun's lith.: Soldier holding musket before an encampment.
One of 3 hand colored aquatints by J. Hill after Atkinson. Soldiers eating and drinking in tent with two women, man serving food, other tent and soldier in left background. [See also: Field day (and) Halt of troops]. One of 3 hand colored aquatints by J. Hill after Atkinson. Soldiers eating and drinking in tent with two women, man serving food, other tent and soldier in left background. [See also: Field day (and) Halt of troops]. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of officers and soldiers. Drummer with large drum, soldiers, drummer and standard-bear advancing behind. One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of officers and soldiers. Drummer with large drum, soldiers, drummer and standard-bear advancing behind. Folio; bound in 3/4 blue morocco and yellow cloth stamped gold; slightly yellowed. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original oil painting on canvas by Day; three soldiers wearing gas masks crouching in countryside in moonlight. Reproduced in 'Art in the Armed Forces' edited by Aimée Crane (New York, Hyperion Press, 1944), page 47. Original oil painting on canvas by Day; three soldiers wearing gas masks crouching in countryside in moonlight. Reproduced in 'Art in the Armed Forces' edited by Aimée Crane (New York, Hyperion Press, 1944), page 47. In wooden frame. Gift of H. Talmage Day. title provided by artist
Hand-colored (coloring incorrect) aquatint by F. Jügel after Wolf; Austrian, Prussian and Russian rulers clasping hands, outdoors, numerous members of military staffs and suites in background, small figures of troops and view of city in distance. Hand-colored (coloring incorrect) aquatint by F. Jügel after Wolf; Austrian, Prussian and Russian rulers clasping hands, outdoors, numerous members of military staffs and suites in background, small figures of troops and view of city in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins worn and spoiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
39th(?) of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; diagram with 2 surveyors at right, surveying tower across river at left. 39th(?) of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; diagram with 2 surveyors at right, surveying tower across river at left. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
38th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; surveyor's diagram for establishing artillery range, showing tower in left foreground, tents, town and hilltop in right background. 38th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; surveyor's diagram for establishing artillery range, showing tower in left foreground, tents, town and hilltop in right background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
3rd in set of 3 wood-block plates (with series title in Japanese characters); 3 standing uniform figures, 1 with sword, 1 with hat in hand. 3rd in set of 3 wood-block plates (with series title in Japanese characters); 3 standing uniform figures, 1 with sword, 1 with hat in hand. Oblong; margins intact; clean. Los Angeles, Dawson, 1969. title and series title translated from Japanese original
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left, smaller figure with lance in background, outdoors, in meadow. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left, smaller figure with lance in background, outdoors, in meadow. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.
Color lithograph by Hoff; Washington and staff, mounted, outdoors, troops in left background, wounded soldier being carried away in left foreground, line of Hessian troops on right. Color lithograph by Hoff; Washington and staff, mounted, outdoors, troops in left background, wounded soldier being carried away in left foreground, line of Hessian troops on right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1956.
Copper-engraving by J. (or F?) Dixon; Napoleon being received upon Bellerophon by Capt Maitland and officers at right, members of his suite behind him at left. Copper-engraving by J. (or F?) Dixon; Napoleon being received upon Bellerophon by Capt Maitland and officers at right, members of his suite behind him at left. Upright, mounted on ivory paper; margins trimmed; clean.
Colored lithograph pr.inted by Schlegel; Napoleon handing sword to German Emperor and aides on terrace, carriage, escort and French officers in left background, troops massed outside walled city and fire burning in left distance. Colored lithograph pr.inted by Schlegel; Napoleon handing sword to German Emperor and aides on terrace, carriage, escort and French officers in left background, troops massed outside walled city and fire burning in left distance. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean, slightly yellowed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1968.
Printed sheet with line-engraved key and list of names to painting (by Trumbull); numbered list of names of military personages, including smaller illustrated copy of bust portraits Printed sheet with line-engraved key and list of names to painting (by Trumbull); numbered list of names of military personages, including smaller illustrated copy of bust portraits Narrow oblong folio and small oblong folio, 2 pieces, matted together; margins intact; clean.
Line-engraved key to painting (by Trumbull); bust portraits of military personages, accompanied by printed sheet showing same and listing names. Line-engraved key to painting (by Trumbull); bust portraits of military personages, accompanied by printed sheet showing same and listing names. Narrow oblong folio and small oblong folio, 2 pieces, matted together; margins intact; clean.
Color print by John Swain & Son after painting signed and dated 1920 by Lambert; mounted British soldiers in desert kit advancing towards city to receive surrender. Color print by John Swain & Son after painting signed and dated 1920 by Lambert; mounted British soldiers in desert kit advancing towards city to receive surrender. Depicts a patrol of 14th King's Hussars with Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel R.W. Hewitt DSO, advancing towards Kazimain to take the Turkish surrender on March 11th 1917. The painting by Australian artist G W Lambert was commissioned by the 14th Hussars and also appeared as the frontispiece to the 'Cavalry Journal' of April 1927. The original painting was exhibited in the Royal Academy in 1921. Lambert made studies of the men in the painting when the regiment was based at Tidworth, England, after the war. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
Uncolored lithograph by and after Albrecht (Adam?), dated 1849; defeated officer and staff offering sword. Depicts the surrender of the Hungarians at Világos (now Șiria, Romania), formally ending the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Uncolored lithograph by and after Albrecht (Adam?), dated 1849; defeated officer and staff offering sword. Depicts the surrender of the Hungarians at Világos (now Șiria, Romania), formally ending the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger
Colored lithograph by and after Albrecht (Adam?), dated 1849; surrender scene showing march-past of conquered troops and officers. Depicts the Surrender of the Hungarians at Világos (now Șiria, Romania), formally ending the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Colored lithograph by and after Albrecht (Adam?), dated 1849; surrender scene showing march-past of conquered troops and officers. Depicts the Surrender of the Hungarians at Világos (now Șiria, Romania), formally ending the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger