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 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Sultan in fur-trimmed robe. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Sultan in fur-trimmed robe. Folio, unbound; slightly soiled, lower corners bent; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold.
Broadside with engraved illustration of Grand Vizier outside tent at right, receiving news from courier of Turkish defeat at Dardae; map in left background. Broadside with engraved illustration of Grand Vizier outside tent at right, receiving news from courier of Turkish defeat at Dardae; map in left background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; two pieces taped together; stained, worn, several holes in document. From Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Hand-colored engraving by G. Valck; standing uniform figure. Hand-colored engraving by G. Valck; standing uniform figure. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1968.
Poster advocates reduced civilian use of sugar. Poster advocates reduced civilian use of sugar. Printed in black on white paper. At head of title illustration signed: E. Fuhr of girl sipping soda while ships turn from supplying soldiers in Europe to bringing sugar towards her. Title continues: "For your beverages 400 million lbs. of sugar were imported in ships last year. Every ship is needed to carry soldiers and supplies now."
Watercolor composite of 7 uniformed volunteer soldiers of Ireland. Watercolor composite of 7 uniformed volunteer soldiers of Ireland. Title supplied by cataloger.
Colored lithograph by Kellogg after Beers [sic]; 4 standing uniform figures of militiamen, facing forward in foreground; back view of another soldier at left, smaller figures with cannon in background; fort on hilltop, ship in bay in distance. Colored lithograph by Kellogg after Beers [sic]; 4 standing uniform figures of militiamen, facing forward in foreground; back view of another soldier at left, smaller figures with cannon in background; fort on hilltop, ship in bay in distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; top margin trimmed close; soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; cavalry unit mounted on horses and camels, with bedouin guide, riding through desert landscape. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; cavalry unit mounted on horses and camels, with bedouin guide, riding through desert landscape. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; some scraping and staining on edges. London, Spencer, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
9th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); panoramic view of hilltop village, troop of dragoons resting in foreground, wooded valley in distance. 9th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); panoramic view of hilltop village, troop of dragoons resting in foreground, wooded valley in distance. Folio, unbound in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "St. Clair Peninsular Campaign - 1810"; titles and margins trimmed away; clean. From 'A Series of Views of the Principal Occurrences of the Campaigns in Spain and Portugal'. London, Francis Edwards, 1945.
6th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved pl. by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of officer in dark red coat, brown trim, high boots, waving sword; courtyard in background with children playing, etc. 6th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved pl. by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of officer in dark red coat, brown trim, high boots, waving sword; courtyard in background with children playing, etc. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, evidently by a native artist; standing officer uniform figure, holding sword. 4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, evidently by a native artist; standing officer uniform figure, holding sword. Small upright folio, matted; clean. Portland, ME, Christopher Bryant, 1994. Title supplied by cataloger
22nd in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with gold border on green background, the number "1" at base. 22nd in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with gold border on green background, the number "1" at base. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Three-quarter length portrait of young officer in uniform Three-quarter length portrait of young officer in uniform Inscribed: T. Woolnoth, 1842 (right side) Manchester-by-the-Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2016. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Unsigned watercolor of sailors loading mules onto boat watched by soldiers; small ships and large sailing ship in distance. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Unsigned watercolor of sailors loading mules onto boat watched by soldiers; small ships and large sailing ship in distance. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2011. 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/)
Engraving by Filippo Rizzi after Tusch; portrait full-length (in uniform) outdoors, with portion of monument at left, small figures of soldiers at right by tents. Engraving by Filippo Rizzi after Tusch; portrait full-length (in uniform) outdoors, with portion of monument at left, small figures of soldiers at right by tents. Medium upright folio; margins trimmed very close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, dated by Lesser, of men and 'rubble-women' residents of Stuttgart with buckets cleaning up debris from bombed buildings. Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, dated by Lesser, of men and 'rubble-women' residents of Stuttgart with buckets cleaning up debris from bombed buildings. Oblong small folio;matted; no margins; yellowed. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Original ink and watercolor drawing; band of infantry going into battle at left, 2 artillery pieces in action on small knoll at right, wounded zouaves in right foreground. Original ink and watercolor drawing; band of infantry going into battle at left, 2 artillery pieces in action on small knoll at right, wounded zouaves in right foreground. Oblong, mounted on white paper; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.
One of 4 color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; infantry charging towards left across gabions, town in left background One of 4 color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; infantry charging towards left across gabions, town in left background Oblong folio; some margins trimmed.
20th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in gray jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 20th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in gray jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Unsigned watercolor mounted on card; unifinished study of three men includign a Jewish man Unsigned watercolor mounted on card; unifinished study of three men includign a Jewish man Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)
1st of 2 original pencil, wash and watercolor studies, this one signed and dated April 5th/74 by Landells; standing uniform figure of sergeant in kilt, with rifle. 1st of 2 original pencil, wash and watercolor studies, this one signed and dated April 5th/74 by Landells; standing uniform figure of sergeant in kilt, with rifle. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed; edges stained. Title provided by cataloger.
2nd of 2 original pencil, wash and watercolor studies, this one signed and dated April 4th/74 by Landells; standing uniform figure of private in kilt, with rifle. 2nd of 2 original pencil, wash and watercolor studies, this one signed and dated April 4th/74 by Landells; standing uniform figure of private in kilt, with rifle. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed; edges stained. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts); soldier on ground looking up. One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts); soldier on ground looking up. Folio, unbound, matted, in maroon portfolio stamped gold; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1965.
Original charcoal and chalk drawing on gray paper signed and inscribed as above by Lucas; standing figure of officer, c. 1770, left hand raised to shield eyes. Original charcoal and chalk drawing on gray paper signed and inscribed as above by Lucas; standing figure of officer, c. 1770, left hand raised to shield eyes. "Study for my picture of the Gordon Riots. 1879, Seymour Lucas" N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day) on canvas of 6 soldiers, one playing the guitar, and the rest appear to be singing. Study for a mural panel at Camp Howze. Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day) on canvas of 6 soldiers, one playing the guitar, and the rest appear to be singing. Study for a mural panel at Camp Howze. Oblong medium folio; top margin only; worn. Gift of H. Talmage Day.
Original pencil sketch signed by artist; medic assisting wounded soldier on stretcher. Original pencil sketch signed by artist; medic assisting wounded soldier on stretcher. Handwritten note by artist, on separate piece of yellow notepaper, reads: "Before leaving for the Pacific I was commissioned and sent to Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, a noted U.S. hospital of tropical medicine, to gain some knowledge of combat equipment and treatment. This was one of the studies made before completing the painting which now hangs in the chief surgeon's office." Benney was contracted by Abbott Pharmaceuticals of Chicago to do free-lance work depicting scenes of the medical services in war. He saw action in the Northern Marianas and Saipan.
Original ink and pencil drawing, signed by Detaille; sketch of artillery unit and other soldiers working near long wall, building in right background. Inscribed in pencil lower left : "Esquisse qui servi tableau 'la division Faron à Champigny' 1879 a tableau se trouvant du museum de New York". Original ink and pencil drawing, signed by Detaille; sketch of artillery unit and other soldiers working near long wall, building in right background. Inscribed in pencil lower left : "Esquisse qui servi tableau 'la division Faron à Champigny' 1879 a tableau se trouvant du museum de New York". Matted; clean. Fairlawn, OH, Thomas French Fine Art, 2010
Three pencil drawings on notebook paper mounted on thin, black cardboard. Top drawing depicts a transport ship; center drawing depicts a tank; bottom drawing depicts a truck and other military equipment. Paper size, top: 9.6 x 17.8 cm.; center: 9.8 x 18.3 cm; bottom: 9.6 x 17.2 Cardboard size: 35.4 x 27.6 cm. Three pencil drawings on notebook paper mounted on thin, black cardboard. Top drawing depicts a transport ship; center drawing depicts a tank; bottom drawing depicts a truck and other military equipment. Paper size, top: 9.6 x 17.8 cm.; center: 9.8 x 18.3 cm; bottom: 9.6 x 17.2 Cardboard size: 35.4 x 27.6 cm.
One of a pair of color lithographs after Adam, showing uniform groups outdoors. One of a pair of color lithographs after Adam, showing uniform groups outdoors. Large oblong folio, matted; Margins trimmed and soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Mezzotint by R. Houston after Reynolds; round bust portrait in uniform and cuirass. Mezzotint by R. Houston after Reynolds; round bust portrait in uniform and cuirass. Upright folio, matted; plate mark; margins trimmed; yellowed.
