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.
A young serviceman reclines on a bunk and reads a book labelled "French". He wears a badge on his lapel with the letter "S" on it. A young serviceman reclines on a bunk and reads a book labelled "French". He wears a badge on his lapel with the letter "S" on it.
One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'A soldier pursuing a peasants; a soldier at left chasing a male figure in a shirt with a sword in foreground; in right background a nude female figure fleeing; 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. 'A soldier pursuing a peasants; a soldier at left chasing a male figure in a shirt with a sword in foreground; in right background a nude female figure fleeing; 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.
Original unsigned ink sketch of soldier standing at rest, with right foot on a bucket(?), holding a bottle in his right hand. Original unsigned ink sketch of soldier standing at rest, with right foot on a bucket(?), holding a bottle in his right hand. Upright medium folio; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered XII,9 showing figure pointing with left hand. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered XII,9 showing figure pointing with left hand. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl R. Rittmann; figure of soldier playing trombone Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl R. Rittmann; figure of soldier playing trombone Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; profile view of soldier with moustache, wearing glasses, playing a piano. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; profile view of soldier with moustache, wearing glasses, playing a piano. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.
1 ink drawing inscribed 'Stephen Pace -41'; soldier seated at piano, another looks on 1 ink drawing inscribed 'Stephen Pace -41'; soldier seated at piano, another looks on Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered XII,4 and showing figure playing drum facing left. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered XII,4 and showing figure playing drum facing left. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
Original pencil drawing by Karl Rittmann mounted on card; soldier operating bulldozer Original pencil drawing by Karl Rittmann mounted on card; soldier operating bulldozer Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
Original gouache painting, signed R.W.B(aldwin); night scene of guard hut or small power station, power lines and factory in background, one sentry in heavy coat on guard with rifle. Original gouache painting, signed R.W.B(aldwin); night scene of guard hut or small power station, power lines and factory in background, one sentry in heavy coat on guard with rifle. Oblong medium folio on board, matted; margins; clean.
One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, etc.; figure in blue coat on white horse from behind. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, etc.; figure in blue coat on white horse from behind. Bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
Pencil sketch of soldier lying on cot reading a magazine. Pencil sketch of soldier lying on cot reading a magazine. Upright, margins, slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a suite of 8 small etchings (by and after Franck) showing soldier offering drink to civilian, while others drink and talk in background; one man seated at table, two women in background One of a suite of 8 small etchings (by and after Franck) showing soldier offering drink to civilian, while others drink and talk in background; one man seated at table, two women in background 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 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,15 and showing soldier lying on his stomach on the ground. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,15 and showing soldier lying on his stomach on the ground. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed and stained. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Benney; U.S. non-com officer crouching by wounded soldier, listening to him and writing in notepad. Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Benney; U.S. non-com officer crouching by wounded soldier, listening to him and writing in notepad. 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. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,13 and showing soldier with pack, leaning on sword and walking to the right. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,13 and showing soldier with pack, leaning on sword and walking to the right. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one dated 21. 7ber 1815, showing a soldier seated on the ground and leaning back against a rock, resting. One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one dated 21. 7ber 1815, showing a soldier seated on the ground and leaning back against a rock, resting. In red cloth case, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
Close view of a soldier profile, wearing full gear, with helmet and rifle, landing on beach. Close view of a soldier profile, wearing full gear, with helmet and rifle, landing on beach.
4th of 8 engravings of military figures and scenes, each with ornamental border; rear view of soldier with set of keys in hand, inspecting row of cannons inside armory. 4th of 8 engravings of military figures and scenes, each with ornamental border; rear view of soldier with set of keys in hand, inspecting row of cannons inside armory. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original oil painting, signed and dated by Day; full-length figure of shirtless infantryman, holding rifle, in pine woods. Original oil painting, signed and dated by Day; full-length figure of shirtless infantryman, holding rifle, in pine woods. Upright folio, matted; no margins; edges slightly bent, worn. title provided by cataloger
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with guitar and gun, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with guitar and gun, standing.
3rd of 4 engravings of soldiers training; soldier swinging broadsword over head, toward left. 3rd of 4 engravings of soldiers training; soldier swinging broadsword over head, toward left. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
1st of 4 engravings of soldiers training; side view of soldier jabbing with broadsword toward right. 1st of 4 engravings of soldiers training; side view of soldier jabbing with broadsword toward right. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
5th in collection of 5 original unsigned gouache drawings on talc; soldier in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding grounded rifle. 5th in collection of 5 original unsigned gouache drawings on talc; soldier in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding grounded rifle. No margins; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Indian Uniforms ca. 1835. Orig. watercolors". London, Regimental, 1968. Title provided by cataloger
1st in collection of 5 original unsigned gouache drawings on talc; soldier in red jacket, black hat and trousers, holding brown bag, walking toward left. 1st in collection of 5 original unsigned gouache drawings on talc; soldier in red jacket, black hat and trousers, holding brown bag, walking toward left. No margins; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Indian Uniforms ca. 1835. Orig. watercolors". London, Regimental, 1968. Title provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of 5 original unsigned gouache drawings on talc; soldier in red jacket, black trousers and cap, standing at attention. 3rd in collection of 5 original unsigned gouache drawings on talc; soldier in red jacket, black trousers and cap, standing at attention. No margins; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Indian Uniforms ca. 1835. Orig. watercolors". London, Regimentals, 1968. Title provided by cataloger
Original charcoal drawing, dated and signed L.E.F(isher); scowling (or ill?) soldier in life jacket, lying on back, hands folded. On verso : "On board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson, Navy Transport, Hampton Roads, VA to Casablanca, Morocco, Nov 25 1943 - Dec 4 1943". Original charcoal drawing, dated and signed L.E.F(isher); scowling (or ill?) soldier in life jacket, lying on back, hands folded. On verso : "On board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson, Navy Transport, Hampton Roads, VA to Casablanca, Morocco, Nov 25 1943 - Dec 4 1943". Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.