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.
8th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; group of soldiers in armor beside cannon, facing right. 8th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; group of soldiers in armor beside cannon, facing right. Large; 1/4 parchment lettered brown and brown marble boards; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. title provided by cataloger
Set of four original pencil drawings on one sheet, signed by R.W.B(aldwin); 4 scenes and portraits of infantry and airmen at work and in training. Set of four original pencil drawings on one sheet, signed by R.W.B(aldwin); 4 scenes and portraits of infantry and airmen at work and in training. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of soldiers huddled together on floor (playing cards?). From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of soldiers huddled together on floor (playing cards?). Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, group of about 20 soldiers gathered outside wooden building (dining hall?). From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, group of about 20 soldiers gathered outside wooden building (dining hall?). Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Soldiers gambling; with dice and cards on the ground at the edge of a forest; at left a standing standard bearer seen from behind. Signed with monogram on a tablet at upper right' -- British Museum. Reverse of 'Les soldats jouant'. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Soldiers gambling; with dice and cards on the ground at the edge of a forest; at left a standing standard bearer seen from behind. Signed with monogram on a tablet at upper right' -- British Museum. Reverse of 'Les soldats jouant'. Upright; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.
Engraving by and after Chauveau; 2 soldiers dueling at edge of lake in countryside, mounted cavalrymen looking on in foreground; fisherman and other cavalrymen beyond lake in background. Engraving by and after Chauveau; 2 soldiers dueling at edge of lake in countryside, mounted cavalrymen looking on in foreground; fisherman and other cavalrymen beyond lake in background. Small oblong, matted; margins trimmed close; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
Three soldiers do their laundry in buckets, two standing at the far right and the third bending over, seen from behind at the far left. Laundry can be seen hanging on a line in the background. Pencil on paper, outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same board as "Army Tents." Three soldiers do their laundry in buckets, two standing at the far right and the third bending over, seen from behind at the far left. Laundry can be seen hanging on a line in the background. Pencil on paper, outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same board as "Army Tents."
6th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; 4 soldiers dividing treasure over dead body of man. 6th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; 4 soldiers dividing treasure over dead body of man. Large; 1/4 parchment lettered brown and brown marble boards; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 13 original photographs, some with pencil captions. German officer and soldiers holding banners in Russian, and standing between artillery pieces. One of a collection of 13 original photographs, some with pencil captions. German officer and soldiers holding banners in Russian, and standing between artillery pieces. Oblong, no margins; in small green cloth portfolio stamped red "German and Colonial Troops, World War I. Photographs". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
Many soldiers in full gear, with packs on their backs and rifles in their hands, crawling on the ground during an invasion. Image size: 21.4 x 33 cm. Page size 25.3 x 38.2 cm. Many soldiers in full gear, with packs on their backs and rifles in their hands, crawling on the ground during an invasion. Image size: 21.4 x 33 cm. Page size 25.3 x 38.2 cm.
One of a suite of 8 small etchings (by and after Franck). 'Soldiers dancing in a tavern to bagpipe and shawm at left, next to him a dancing couple and at right a dancing soldiers lifting the glass in his right hand; figures seated around a table in background; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum. One of a suite of 8 small etchings (by and after Franck). 'Soldiers dancing in a tavern to bagpipe and shawm at left, next to him a dancing couple and at right a dancing soldiers lifting the glass in his right hand; figures seated around a table in background; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum. Oblong; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled and worn; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "S.D. Franck. Military Scenes, 1656". Title supplied by cataloger. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Soldiers carrying a painting from a house that they are going to throw on a fire which is surrounded by protesters. One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Soldiers carrying a painting from a house that they are going to throw on a fire which is surrounded by protesters. Medium oblong folio, mounted and bound in portfolio of 1/4 red leather stamped gold and marble boards; clean. N.Y., Lemmermann, '53. TRd.
9th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); mounted, armored officer leading troop of armored knights, with lances, banner. 9th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); mounted, armored officer leading troop of armored knights, with lances, banner. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Two figures bowing toward each other while soldiers on horseback wait behind; tents and fire in distance. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Two figures bowing toward each other while soldiers on horseback wait behind; tents and fire in distance. Oblong, unbound, clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes, c. 1750". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
Original gouache painting signed by Baldwin; scene of soldiers and officer in rough wooden mess hall, in food line, being served by kitchen staff in white, with tables of dishes. Original gouache painting signed by Baldwin; scene of soldiers and officer in rough wooden mess hall, in food line, being served by kitchen staff in white, with tables of dishes. Oblong folio on board, with off-white backing, matted; margins; clean.
Ink sketch of soldiers sleeping in chairs, others seated at table with books. Notation at bottom: Pepsi-Cola Washington. Ink sketch of soldiers sleeping in chairs, others seated at table with books. Notation at bottom: Pepsi-Cola Washington. Upright, margins, slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned ink and watercolor sketch (by Stevenson); beach scene, with soldiers and civilians, ocean and shoreline ridge in background. Original unsigned ink and watercolor sketch (by Stevenson); beach scene, with soldiers and civilians, ocean and shoreline ridge in background. 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. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 13 original photographs, some with pencil captions. German soldiers positioning an aircraft-listening device. One of a collection of 13 original photographs, some with pencil captions. German soldiers positioning an aircraft-listening device. Oblong; no margins; in small green cloth portfolio stamped red "German and Colonial Troops, World War I. Photographs". Title supplied by cataloger.
Original signed acrylic painting (by Stevenson); group of 4 G.I.s warming themselves around oil drum in winter, another soldier walking by at right, building at left. Original signed acrylic painting (by Stevenson); group of 4 G.I.s warming themselves around oil drum in winter, another soldier walking by at right, building at 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 watercolor, signed by artist; soldiers and civilian men and women under red umbrella awnings at Paris outdoor cafe. Original watercolor, signed by artist; soldiers and civilian men and women under red umbrella awnings at Paris outdoor cafe. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Loosely rendered watercolor showing a group of soldiers wearing life vests on a military ship. Other ships are seen on the horizon. Loosely rendered watercolor showing a group of soldiers wearing life vests on a military ship. Other ships are seen on the horizon. Morton joined the army in July 1942 and after training at Fort Meade, sailed for England in March 1944 as a technician with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He served in Europe with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Wash and watercolor signed by Simpson; soldiers standing around as body is placed in ground, some saluting. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, March 22, 1879 Wash and watercolor signed by Simpson; soldiers standing around as body is placed in ground, some saluting. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, March 22, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)
One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'The soldier's fortune; title-page to the series with a captain standing on a globe at centre; at left and right peasants and a crippled soldier; landscape background; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'The soldier's fortune; title-page to the series with a captain standing on a globe at centre; at left and right peasants and a crippled soldier; landscape background; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum Unbound; in beige cloth portfolio case, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Color lithograph by Major & Knapp for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1864; interior view showing soldiers, including 1 zouave, around office. Color lithograph by Major & Knapp for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1864; interior view showing soldiers, including 1 zouave, around office. Small oblong, matted small folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
Color lithograph by Major & Knapp for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1864; interior view showing soldiers, including 1 zouave, around office. Color lithograph by Major & Knapp for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1864; interior view showing soldiers, including 1 zouave, around office. Small oblong, matted small folio; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.
Color lithograph by Major & Knapp for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1864; interior view showing dining hall with seated soldiers including zouaves served by women. Color lithograph by Major & Knapp for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1864; interior view showing dining hall with seated soldiers including zouaves served by women. Small oblong, matted small folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1964.
Color lithograph by Baillie; soldier taking leave of woman near porch, companion and horse waiting in background. Color lithograph by Baillie; soldier taking leave of woman near porch, companion and horse waiting in background. Small upright folio; margins slightly trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Weyhe.
Watercolor signed and dated by Day of soldier seated on a step or box. Watercolor signed and dated by Day of soldier seated on a step or box. Upright folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
