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.
Lithograph; body of jägers carrying out execution of man in civilian dress, before wall. Lithograph; body of jägers carrying out execution of man in civilian dress, before wall. Wenzel Messenhauser commanded the Vienna National Guard during the uprising of 1848. Forced to surrender on October 30, he was court-martialed and executed by firing squad. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
6th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of grenadier in blue uniform and cocked hat, pointing toward right with bayonet and rifle, outdoors. 6th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of grenadier in blue uniform and cocked hat, pointing toward right with bayonet and rifle, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; French woman in low archway offering British soldier a cup of water; 4 other French and British soldiers up the street in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; French woman in low archway offering British soldier a cup of water; 4 other French and British soldiers up the street in left background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 officer standing in rain-soaked road, 1 holding sword and document; smaller soldier figures and horse in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 officer standing in rain-soaked road, 1 holding sword and document; smaller soldier figures and horse in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure of officer putting on white gloves, rear view of small troop of guardsmen and St. James's Palace in background. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure of officer putting on white gloves, rear view of small troop of guardsmen and St. James's Palace in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor on gray board (by Ibbetson); standing figure in uniform. Original unsigned watercolor on gray board (by Ibbetson); standing figure in uniform. Small upright folio; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; officer in blue coat and 4 infantrymen in white jackets on grassy rise or embankment, birch tree in right background. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; officer in blue coat and 4 infantrymen in white jackets on grassy rise or embankment, birch tree in right background. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 5 uniform figures of soldiers standing on fortress battlements. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 5 uniform figures of soldiers standing on fortress battlements. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Hand-colored engraving (from book); view of front of building, showing small figures of soldiers and visitors in foreground. Hand-colored engraving (from book); view of front of building, showing small figures of soldiers and visitors in foreground. Published with the part-work 'Tallis’s Illustrated London' (London, 1851-1852). London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
1st of pair of chromolithographic plates after Waters; central bust portrait of Wellington surrounded by 6 small illustrations of uniform figures. 1st of pair of chromolithographic plates after Waters; central bust portrait of Wellington surrounded by 6 small illustrations of uniform figures. From Art Supplement Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, April 25, 1897. Charleston, Schindler, 1952.
Three small figures standing in a bombed-out city block. Three small figures standing in a bombed-out city block. Bostick joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served as an artist and cartographer. He worked on amphibious map reproductions for the invasion of Sicily in 1943 and the D-Day invasion, 1944.
Watercolor and pencil on paper mounted on board, unfinished; figure standing by fenced-in well, memorial or grave-marker at right, building in left background; mss. note attached. Watercolor and pencil on paper mounted on board, unfinished; figure standing by fenced-in well, memorial or grave-marker at right, building in left background; mss. note attached. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; worn. Rochester, VT, Charles Woolley, 1998.
words by W. Mackay, Esq., music by Mrs. Henry Mackay. Caption title. For voice and piano. No. 1761-5. St. John New Brunswick's welcome to H.M. 78th Highlanders "Cuidich'n Rhi"--cover. First line of text: Welcome highland warriors true. Cover lithographic illustration by New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer St.: two highland soldiers welcomed by young Native American woman who presents a garland, near river and hills.
Subject: half-length portrait of King Victor Emanuel in uniform; Read & Co., Imp. Subject: half-length portrait of King Victor Emanuel in uniform; Read & Co., Imp. Title continues: New song in honour of England's ally, the King of Sardinia, sung by Mr. F. Johnson and Mr. Matz. Price sixpence.
Subject: half-length oval portrait of the Prince of Wales, in enframement of foliage, roses, thistles, etc.; T. Packer, lith & imp. Subject: half-length oval portrait of the Prince of Wales, in enframement of foliage, roses, thistles, etc.; T. Packer, lith & imp. Title continues: marche triomphale for the pianoforte by Alfred R. Gaul. Price 4/-
Text poster welcomes soldiers and sailors. Text poster welcomes soldiers and sailors. Printed in red and dark blue on white paper; except for "and" initial letters are red. Entire text transcribed. Suggested range of publication dates because Brown University copy was acquired with World War I posters.
Color lithograph; carriage of Queen Victoria and princess in parade up street toward triumphal arch, decorations of torches and banners at sides, spectators, etc. Color lithograph; carriage of Queen Victoria and princess in parade up street toward triumphal arch, decorations of torches and banners at sides, spectators, etc. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 10 figures, 2 holding large flags, one with drum, remainder with rifles and/or swords. One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 10 figures, 2 holding large flags, one with drum, remainder with rifles and/or swords. Small oblong folio, margins intact; slightly yellowed. Bound in green cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1962.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in white uniform with a sword, walking. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in white uniform with a sword, walking. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Color lithograph; central bust portrait of Franz I in uniform and orders; surrounded by 6 illustrations of eagle with regalia, coronation and court scenes, military scenes; monochrome line-lithograph mourning allegorical figures with urn in lower margin. Color lithograph; central bust portrait of Franz I in uniform and orders; surrounded by 6 illustrations of eagle with regalia, coronation and court scenes, military scenes; monochrome line-lithograph mourning allegorical figures with urn in lower margin. Upright giant folio; margins; edges torn and worn, some stains. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
5th in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; 5 soldiers in camp, reading letters, mending clothes, etc. 5th in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; 5 soldiers in camp, reading letters, mending clothes, etc. Upright, unbound; white paper pr. black; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.
4th of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 7 soldiers, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. V 4th of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 7 soldiers, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. V Large upright folio; margins intact; slightly foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt'. (1818) 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt'. (1818) Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
words by Alfred Bryan and Joe McCarthy ; music by Fred Fisher. For voice and piano. Caption title. "Respectfully Dedicated to Our Pal Ed. Morton." Advertisement for "Kisses": p. [4] Cover illustration: a soldier and a woman talking / de Takacs. First line of text: Poor Johnny's heart went pitty pitty pat. First line of chorus: Wee wee Marie.
Graphic of Red Cross with 1918, surrounded by a holly wreath. Graphic of Red Cross with 1918, surrounded by a holly wreath. Printed in red and green on heavy white paper. "No. 23."
words by Charles B. Harger ; music by T. Martin Towne. Caption title. For voice, chorus (TTBB) and piano. List title page lithographic illustration by Snyder, Black & Sturn: portrait of Grant in oval frame, with list of titles below. At head of caption title: "To Hon. C.B. Farwell." Title is listed on cover as 'We've tested him in days gone by'
Poster showing Germans scattering before four advancing tanks, above eleven lines of text; last line: "Let's give 'em hell on production". Poster showing Germans scattering before four advancing tanks, above eleven lines of text; last line: "Let's give 'em hell on production". Upright folio.
Subject: standing figure of officer and soldier of rifle volunteers, others in background with target; T. Packer Lith., Stannard & Dixon. Subject: standing figure of officer and soldier of rifle volunteers, others in background with target; T. Packer Lith., Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: Song by Charles Jefferys, music by Charles W. Glover. Pr. 2/-
words and music by John H. Taylor. Cover title. At top of cover: The Great War Song. "10 cents" For voice and piano. Cover design showing officer standing by mounted trumpeter.
by Andrew B. Sterling, Bernie Grossman & Arthur Lange. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertising includes musical incipit for "When the parson hands the wedding band from me to Mandy Lee" by Arthur Lange. F.J. Lawson Co., N.Y. Cover illustration: Soldiers waving farewell with their hats / Starmer.