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.
Unsigned stippled watercolor; fill-length profile portrait, facing left, in undress uniform with saber and carrying riding-crop. Unsigned stippled watercolor; fill-length profile portrait, facing left, in undress uniform with saber and carrying riding-crop. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Sharpe; 2 mounted officers in foreground in countryside, mounted lancer in left distance. Original watercolor signed by Sharpe; 2 mounted officers in foreground in countryside, mounted lancer in left distance. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; dismounted officer lying on grassy ledge and looking through binoculars, horse nearby, 2 country children watching. Original watercolor signed by Norie; dismounted officer lying on grassy ledge and looking through binoculars, horse nearby, 2 country children watching. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.
One of a pair of lithographs showing a standing uniform figure, outdoors. One of a pair of lithographs showing a standing uniform figure, outdoors. Upright folio, margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1946.
4th in set of 5 lithographs by and after Edler, of uniform figures; standing officer in long coat, plumed hat, one hand tucked in coat, facing left. 4th in set of 5 lithographs by and after Edler, of uniform figures; standing officer in long coat, plumed hat, one hand tucked in coat, facing left. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Uniform Arcieren Leibgarde c.1825". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures. Mounted officer pointing towards the distance for his soldiers One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures. Mounted officer pointing towards the distance for his soldiers Small oblong folio; no margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Providence, Dr. Heinrich Schwarz, 1953.
One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Mounted officer talking to dismounted officer, two soldiers in left background, tent encampment in right. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Mounted officer talking to dismounted officer, two soldiers in left background, tent encampment in right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn, plate mark. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d, J. Figure in gray facing left. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d, J. Figure in gray facing left. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C. H. Wandrus, 1967.
6th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of officer in green uniform, yellow trim, field cap, facing right, holding gloves. 6th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of officer in green uniform, yellow trim, field cap, facing right, holding gloves. Narrow upright, 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 holding glasses in left hand. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki holding glasses in left hand. Field-gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in white and blue uniform with sword, walking. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in white and blue uniform with sword, walking. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
21st 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 bands on green background, "II" in Roman numerals at base. 21st 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 bands on green background, "II" in Roman numerals 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.
20th 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 bands on green background, 2 crossed swords. 20th 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 bands on green background, 2 crossed swords. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Etching by W. Woernle after Detaille; mounted officer, facing left, smaller figures in outdoor background. Etching by W. Woernle after Detaille; mounted officer, facing left, smaller figures in outdoor background. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed. N.Y., Kraus, 1952.
21st in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?), showing red-blue-white target, orange-brown target, and yellow target with arrow, respectively. 21st in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?), showing red-blue-white target, orange-brown target, and yellow target with arrow, respectively. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; soldiers standing near long wooden sheds, captioned on verso: 'Stables being Erected for Cavalry'. 1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; soldiers standing near long wooden sheds, captioned on verso: 'Stables being Erected for Cavalry'. Small folio. New Haven, William Reese & Co., 2018 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/)
24th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing soldiers, in blue-gray and light blue jackets, facing left. 24th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing soldiers, in blue-gray and light blue jackets, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a pair of hand colored aquatint plates of uniform groups, each showing 6 uniforms of infantry, cavalry and artillery, tents or buildings in background. [See also: Canton St. Gallische Legion]. One of a pair of hand colored aquatint plates of uniform groups, each showing 6 uniforms of infantry, cavalry and artillery, tents or buildings in background. [See also: Canton St. Gallische Legion]. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; left lower corner bent. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Two soldiers in regimental uniforms outside, small tent encampment in distance Two soldiers in regimental uniforms outside, small tent encampment in distance Composed & respectfully dedicated to Captn. J.N. Pritchard of the National Guards by J.W. Postlewaite; Cover lithographic illustration by Sarony & Major, 'daguerrotyped by W.H. Telford, St. Louis, Mo.' For piano
Composed and dedicated to Captain George Knapp and the St. Louis Greys by J.W. Postlewaite. For piano. Advertisement on back cover for Balmer & Weber stock. Cover lithograph by Schaerff & Bro.; Wm. B. Crombie Printer: parade of soldiers and band along Fourth Street, St. Louis, passing premises of Balmer & Weber.
A soldier, seen from the rear, stands in the foreground watching an army crane at work in the town of St. Lo during the month of the D-Day Invasion. A soldier, seen from the rear, stands in the foreground watching an army crane at work in the town of St. Lo during the month of the D-Day Invasion. Bierly served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion at Fort Meade during most of 1943 before joining the 635th Engineer Camouflage Company in England.
A soldier, seen from the rear, stands in the foreground watching an army crane at work in the town of St. Lo during the month of the D-Day Invasion. This is the recto side of the work entitled "Blankets Drying on Clotheslines." A soldier, seen from the rear, stands in the foreground watching an army crane at work in the town of St. Lo during the month of the D-Day Invasion. This is the recto side of the work entitled "Blankets Drying on Clotheslines." Bierly served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion at Fort Meade during most of 1943 before joining the 635th Engineer Camouflage Company in England.
Groups of soldiers standing in front of college gate; titled, initialed and dated bottom right. Groups of soldiers standing in front of college gate; titled, initialed and dated bottom right. Upright folio. London, John Marrin, 2008
Original watercolor signed and dated by Orme; uniform figure advancing toward right with fur bonnet in upraised left hand, musket in left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Orme; uniform figure advancing toward right with fur bonnet in upraised left hand, musket in left. Upright folio, mounted on tan paper, matted; no margins; clean. Possibly 'Portrait of Mr. W. Thomas of the St. James's Volunteers' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1800 (No. 643) London, Parker Gallery, 1961. title provided by cataloger
Subject: Soldiers and band on parade outside St. James's Palace. Subject: Soldiers and band on parade outside St. James's Palace. Title continues: Dedicated to the young ladies of Miss Lees Establishment (Brook Green, Hammersmith) by G. Tolkien. Price 2/-
Original watercolor signed by W.J.C.; Yeoman of the Guard in group near corner of building. Original watercolor signed by W.J.C.; Yeoman of the Guard in group near corner of building. Small upright folio; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Gillray, published March 1, 1797; 3 comic soldier figures charging down street with fixed bayonets, other soldiers following, pedestrians fleeing at right. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Gillray, published March 1, 1797; 3 comic soldier figures charging down street with fixed bayonets, other soldiers following, pedestrians fleeing at right. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; yellowed; lower right corner torn. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Original unsigned watercolor; uniform figure in tricorn, with cutlass and rifle, walking horse along farm path. Original unsigned watercolor; uniform figure in tricorn, with cutlass and rifle, walking horse along farm path. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title provided by cataloger.
Color lithograph by Robt. Groom after Greenwood, pr. by C. Moody; exterior view of Chapel, showing detachment of Coldstream Guards. Color lithograph by Robt. Groom after Greenwood, pr. by C. Moody; exterior view of Chapel, showing detachment of Coldstream Guards. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
