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.
Sepia stipple-engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Smart, published 8th October, 1780; oval bust portrait in uniform. Sepia stipple-engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Smart, published 8th October, 1780; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Copper-engraved plate from book, published 1st Novr. 1778; oval bust profile port. in uniform, trophies below. Copper-engraved plate from book, published 1st Novr. 1778; oval bust profile port. in uniform, trophies below. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed. From 'The history of America, from its discovery by Columbus to the conclusion of the late war' by William Russell. London, Fielding & Walker, 1778, opposite page 574..
Mezzotint by C. Turner after Brown, published Novr. 19, 1812; half-length portrait in naval uniform, hatless. Mezzotint by C. Turner after Brown, published Novr. 19, 1812; half-length portrait in naval uniform, hatless. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1954.
One of a collection of 10 stipple engraved plates of bust and half-length naval portraits. Copied by W. Evans after Sir W. Beechey, engraved by J.B. Lane; published August 31, 1822. One of a collection of 10 stipple engraved plates of bust and half-length naval portraits. Copied by W. Evans after Sir W. Beechey, engraved by J.B. Lane; published August 31, 1822. Upright folio; some trimmed; some foxed.
1 mezzotint; full-length figure in full dress uniform looking to right, shako in right hand 1 mezzotint; full-length figure in full dress uniform looking to right, shako in right hand Large upright folio. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 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/)
Mezzotint by J. McArdell after Hudson, published March 25th, 1762, 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, telescope in hand, leaning against parapet, ship in right distance. Mezzotint by J. McArdell after Hudson, published March 25th, 1762, 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, telescope in hand, leaning against parapet, ship in right distance. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1961.
Mezzotint (proof) by. W. Say after Woolcott, published July 15th, 1819; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands clasped over sword. Mezzotint (proof) by. W. Say after Woolcott, published July 15th, 1819; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands clasped over sword. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Mezzotint by Ward after Beechey, published Jany. 15, 1819; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Mezzotint by Ward after Beechey, published Jany. 15, 1819; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Etching tinted green, by and after (Miss) C.S. Blake; bust portrait in uniform and hat. Etching tinted green, by and after (Miss) C.S. Blake; bust portrait in uniform and hat. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; Grant, mounted, facing left and saluting, soldier standing at right. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; Grant, mounted, facing left and saluting, soldier standing at right. Oblong, matted; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Original oil painting, unsigned (in the style of Michael Dahl); 3/4-length portrait of British officer in armor, 1 hand resting on helmet on table, the other hand on hip, battle in left background. Original oil painting, unsigned (in the style of Michael Dahl); 3/4-length portrait of British officer in armor, 1 hand resting on helmet on table, the other hand on hip, battle in left background. In wooden frame. Title from verso. Gift of E. Andrew Mowbray. title provided by cataloger
Color lithograph caricature by T. Black Asiatic Lith, Calcutta after Grant; bearded officer on horseback and with tropical helmet reviewing soldiers who are obliged to walk through creek at left. Ink manuscript inscription below: 'Cover! Cover! There Gentlemen, Cover. never mind the Water!!' Color lithograph caricature by T. Black Asiatic Lith, Calcutta after Grant; bearded officer on horseback and with tropical helmet reviewing soldiers who are obliged to walk through creek at left. Ink manuscript inscription below: 'Cover! Cover! There Gentlemen, Cover. never mind the Water!!' Upright folio; matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored lithograph by Lanzedelli, printed by M. Backer; group portrait of 3 half-length figures in uniform. Plate XXIIII Colored lithograph by Lanzedelli, printed by M. Backer; group portrait of 3 half-length figures in uniform. Plate XXIIII Small oblong folio. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961 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/)
Color mezzotint by P. Dawe after Thomas Hudson, published; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, pointing with right hand, ships in right background. Color mezzotint by P. Dawe after Thomas Hudson, published; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, pointing with right hand, ships in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Copper engraving; oval bust portrait in uniform in enframement with trophies, side view of ship in background. Copper engraving; oval bust portrait in uniform in enframement with trophies, side view of ship in background. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Mezzotint, numbered 409; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning on cannon on shore, warship victory and whaleboat full of sailors in background. Mezzotint, numbered 409; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning on cannon on shore, warship victory and whaleboat full of sailors in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact. Boston, William J. MacPherson, 1964.
Stipple-engraving by J. Collyer after Lawrence, published 29 May 1797; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, baton in right hand, castle with flag in left background. Stipple-engraving by J. Collyer after Lawrence, published 29 May 1797; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, baton in right hand, castle with flag in left background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; cleaned. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Head and shoulders portrait of man in uniform; title and paragraph below describing military career. Head and shoulders portrait of man in uniform; title and paragraph below describing military career.
One of a collection of 3 hand-colored stipple engraved plates of oval bust portraits, in naval uniform. Engraved by Page; published 1812. Illustration to the Naval Chronicle (1812). [See also John Holloway Esqr. and Captn. Sir James Lucas Yeo. Knt.] One of a collection of 3 hand-colored stipple engraved plates of oval bust portraits, in naval uniform. Engraved by Page; published 1812. Illustration to the Naval Chronicle (1812). [See also John Holloway Esqr. and Captn. Sir James Lucas Yeo. Knt.] Upright, each inset in folio white paper; margins trimmed; worn, soiled. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948. .
Lithograph by Hamberger (after Heaphy), printed by Hullmandel; full-length portrait in uniform, standing beside cannon pointed at burning fort below large hill in distance (Gibraltar?). Lithograph by Hamberger (after Heaphy), printed by Hullmandel; full-length portrait in uniform, standing beside cannon pointed at burning fort below large hill in distance (Gibraltar?). Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close.
Color lithograph signed by Peck; uniform group standing in row, drum on ground at left; Ceylonese Lascars? Color lithograph signed by Peck; uniform group standing in row, drum on ground at left; Ceylonese Lascars? Oblong, matted; margins; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of 2 unsigned original watercolors; shows front and rear views of 2 figures in similar costume. See also: a Bilachi soldier of Sindh. One of 2 unsigned original watercolors; shows front and rear views of 2 figures in similar costume. See also: a Bilachi soldier of Sindh. Small upright, matted; margins; surface dirt. Title provided by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
6th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of cavalryman, in hussar uniform and tall shako, wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, seated on wooden chair, with sabre, facing left, indoors. [Originally identified as Moret of the 2 Lnt. Regt. 1814/15 (2nd Hussar Regiment)] 6th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of cavalryman, in hussar uniform and tall shako, wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, seated on wooden chair, with sabre, facing left, indoors. [Originally identified as Moret of the 2 Lnt. Regt. 1814/15 (2nd Hussar Regiment)] Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861 at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. The verso of another copy of the same portrait has the photographer's information, 'Photographe de Sa M. le roi de Prusse', address, 'Médaille 1re. Classe Exposition 1855', etc. (information courtesy of Nadine Naudot, France).
Hand-colored engraving by Andr. Geiger; uniform group about to advance into battle. Hand-colored engraving by Andr. Geiger; uniform group about to advance into battle. From: 'Besondere Bilder-Beilage zur Theaterzeitung'. N.Y., Walter Schatzki.
One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings with typewritten titles pasted on back. Figures kneeling on rugs showing items to other figures standing around them. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings with typewritten titles pasted on back. Figures kneeling on rugs showing items to other figures standing around them. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.
Original unsigned gouache drawing on paper with inscriptions in Arabic above; soldier in skirted tunic at right presenting arms or holding grounded gun, facing young woman at left, outdoors. Original unsigned gouache drawing on paper with inscriptions in Arabic above; soldier in skirted tunic at right presenting arms or holding grounded gun, facing young woman at left, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1972. Title supplied by cataloger
Lithographic cover illustration: An encampment at Woburn, Massachusetts with parade in foreground, tents and flagstaff in background. Lithographic cover illustration: An encampment at Woburn, Massachusetts with parade in foreground, tents and flagstaff in background. Composed and arranged by S. Knaebel for the Brass Band.
Lithogrpahic cover illustration: An encampment at Woburn, Massachusetts with parade in foreground, tents and flagstaff in background. Lithogrpahic cover illustration: An encampment at Woburn, Massachusetts with parade in foreground, tents and flagstaff in background. Composed and arranged by S. Knaebel for the Brass Band.