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.
Wash drawing signed by Simpson; group of men standing and seated in tent, one looking at long sheet of paper. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Wash drawing signed by Simpson; group of men standing and seated in tent, one looking at long sheet of paper. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' 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/)
Etched plate with 4 scenes showing (a) signing of peace at outdoor table, (b) departure of heralds to announce peace, (c) French and German soldiers drinking together and (d) soldiers and women dancing. Etched plate with 4 scenes showing (a) signing of peace at outdoor table, (b) departure of heralds to announce peace, (c) French and German soldiers drinking together and (d) soldiers and women dancing. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly yellowed, edges worn. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
Original pencil sketch of two soldiers with caps: Signalman 2nd Class Bobo and Seaman 1st Class Frey. See also: 2nd Class Gunner's Mate Snider and Bos'n Scarpello. Original pencil sketch of two soldiers with caps: Signalman 2nd Class Bobo and Seaman 1st Class Frey. See also: 2nd Class Gunner's Mate Snider and Bos'n Scarpello. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender. One of 3 portraits matted together; no margins; yellowed.
9th in collection of 10 chromolithographic plates after Wollen; sailor on board ship looking through field glass toward left; shoreline in distant right background. 9th in collection of 10 chromolithographic plates after Wollen; sailor on board ship looking through field glass toward left; shoreline in distant right background. Large folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label stampedgold; some worn or soiled. London, Maggs, 1955.
One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on left blowing trumpet, figure on right leaning on sword. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on left blowing trumpet, figure on right leaning on sword. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
Sepia photograph of five soldiers from Signal Corps 1st Brigade Massachusetts, sitting on chairs in front of a tent, each holding a sword. Notation on back of photo: Edgar Nye Williams. Sepia photograph of five soldiers from Signal Corps 1st Brigade Massachusetts, sitting on chairs in front of a tent, each holding a sword. Notation on back of photo: Edgar Nye Williams. Oblong medium folio, mounted on brown board; slight wear to image. Washington, D.C., Williams, 1954
Sepia photograph of eight soldiers, seated and standing outside of three tents. Those seated appear to be eating. Sepia photograph of eight soldiers, seated and standing outside of three tents. Those seated appear to be eating. Oblong medium folio; mounted on brown board; faded. Washington, D.C., Williams, 1954
Sepia photograph of a group of soldiers standing and seated in front of a tent. Sepia photograph of a group of soldiers standing and seated in front of a tent. Oblong medium folio; mounted on brown board; some spotting. Washington, D.C., Williams, 1954
Sepia photograph of six soldiers standing with legs apart and swords at the ready, indoors. Inscription on the back: Compliments of Lieut. H.H.M. Borghardt. Signal Corps, 1st Brig. M.V.M. Jan. 3, 1890. Sepia photograph of six soldiers standing with legs apart and swords at the ready, indoors. Inscription on the back: Compliments of Lieut. H.H.M. Borghardt. Signal Corps, 1st Brig. M.V.M. Jan. 3, 1890. Small oblong folio, mounted on brown board, clean. Washington, D.C., Williams, 1954
Faded sepia photograph of 6 soldiers indoors: four soldiers look on as two of their comrades spar with swords. Inscription on back: Compliments of Lieut. H.H.M. Borghardt. Signal Corps. 1st Brig. M.V.M. Jan. 3, 1890. Faded sepia photograph of 6 soldiers indoors: four soldiers look on as two of their comrades spar with swords. Inscription on back: Compliments of Lieut. H.H.M. Borghardt. Signal Corps. 1st Brig. M.V.M. Jan. 3, 1890. Oblong small folio; mounted on brown board; faded. Washington, D.C., Williams, 1954
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; back view of shirtless soldier, sleeping on bed. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; back view of shirtless soldier, sleeping on bed. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.
Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; infantryman in dark blue uniform, red and white sah, red fez, holding grounded rifle. Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; infantryman in dark blue uniform, red and white sah, red fez, holding grounded rifle. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.
Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in dark blue uniforms, yellowish trim, orange caps, with grounded rifles. Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in dark blue uniforms, yellowish trim, orange caps, with grounded rifles. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.
Color lithograph numbered 45; Turks charging from fort against Russians. [See also: Erstürmung der russ. Veste Schefketil 15 Nov. 1853 (and) Schlacht bei Oltenitza, am 4 Novbr. 53]. Color lithograph numbered 45; Turks charging from fort against Russians. [See also: Erstürmung der russ. Veste Schefketil 15 Nov. 1853 (and) Schlacht bei Oltenitza, am 4 Novbr. 53]. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Kraus. 1952.
Hand-colored engraving (imagerie-type) numbered 98, by A. Sommer after Eder; storming of bridge and city walls at right, tent encampment in left distance. Hand-colored engraving (imagerie-type) numbered 98, by A. Sommer after Eder; storming of bridge and city walls at right, tent encampment in left distance. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; very worn, creased, parts of lower margin replaced. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Hand-colored copper-engraving by J. Gleich after Dedinaberg; fortress and city under siege in background, troop formations on plain in middle ground, tent encampment with meals being served in foreground. Hand-colored copper-engraving by J. Gleich after Dedinaberg; fortress and city under siege in background, troop formations on plain in middle ground, tent encampment with meals being served in foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed close; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
2nd in collection of 4 steel-engraved plates (from book) after Chappel; Union artillery position in a double line in foreground, firing on raised embankment in background. 2nd in collection of 4 steel-engraved plates (from book) after Chappel; Union artillery position in a double line in foreground, firing on raised embankment in background. Oblong; margins; slightly soiled. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1958.
Color lithograph by Currier; battle scene, cannon being fired in center, mounted officers at left including General Scott. Color lithograph by Currier; battle scene, cannon being fired in center, mounted officers at left including General Scott. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margins foxed. In large blue folio titled 'Mexican War Scenes.' N.Y. Old Print Shop, 1955.
Original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawing (by Van der Meulen); mounted military leaders conferring in right foreground, city under siege in distance. Original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawing (by Van der Meulen); mounted military leaders conferring in right foreground, city under siege in distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger
Two wood-engraved illustrations of military scenes showing British and French troops and officers. Two wood-engraved illustrations of military scenes showing British and French troops and officers. From Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, Vol. VII, No. 23, December 23, 1854, page 392.
6th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; panoramic aerial view of battle in and around town nestled in hills in far distance, observation balloon overhead. 6th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; panoramic aerial view of battle in and around town nestled in hills in far distance, observation balloon overhead. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Battle Pictures - No. 6'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
Color lithograph by Kellogg; soldiers advancing from stockade at left and fighting off Native Americans. Color lithograph by Kellogg; soldiers advancing from stockade at left and fighting off Native Americans. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed, soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1957.
Original unsigned wash drawing depicting the Prince of Bavaria approaches with his staff from the left, for right half of 'Augsburg wird von der Fransose Bayrischen Armee belagert, und mit approchiren gegen der Statt der Infang gemacht'. This is plate I of six engraved plates by Jeremias Wolff after Rugendas depicting various events from the siege of Augsburg. During the siege, bombardment, and pillage of the city by the French and Bavarians, Rugendas sketched the various scenes in positions of extreme danger. Original unsigned wash drawing depicting the Prince of Bavaria approaches with his staff from the left, for right half of 'Augsburg wird von der Fransose Bayrischen Armee belagert, und mit approchiren gegen der Statt der Infang gemacht'. This is plate I of six engraved plates by Jeremias Wolff after Rugendas depicting various events from the siege of Augsburg. During the siege, bombardment, and pillage of the city by the French and Bavarians, Rugendas sketched the various scenes in positions of extreme danger. Oblong medium folio, one of 2 pieces; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
Original unsigned wash drawing depicting mounted troops and baggage advancing, for left half of 'Augsburg wird von der Fransose Bayrischen Armee belagert, und mit approchiren gegen der Statt der Infang gemacht''. This is plate I of six engraved plates by Jeremias Wolff after Rugendas depicting various events from the siege of Augsburg. During the siege, bombardment, and pillage of the city by the French and Bavarians, Rugendas sketched the various scenes in positions of extreme danger. Original unsigned wash drawing depicting mounted troops and baggage advancing, for left half of 'Augsburg wird von der Fransose Bayrischen Armee belagert, und mit approchiren gegen der Statt der Infang gemacht''. This is plate I of six engraved plates by Jeremias Wolff after Rugendas depicting various events from the siege of Augsburg. During the siege, bombardment, and pillage of the city by the French and Bavarians, Rugendas sketched the various scenes in positions of extreme danger. Oblong medium folio; one of 2 pieces; no margins Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
One of a collection of 6 original matted watercolors signed by Heath of military scenes and battles. One of a collection of 6 original matted watercolors signed by Heath of military scenes and battles. Small oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slip-case, red leather label stamped gold, faded, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.
Lithograph, unsigned; French troops charging up from left in burning city, priests fighting and inspiring and lamenting women at right, women holding baby, hanging victims. Lithograph, unsigned; French troops charging up from left in burning city, priests fighting and inspiring and lamenting women at right, women holding baby, hanging victims. Oblong medium folio; margins; creased, slightly spotted. N.Y., Rockman, 1954. Title: Siège et Prise de Sarragosse. 27 Janvier 1809. Title: Belagerung und Einnahme von Sarragossa. 27 Januar 1809. Title: Belegering en immemen van Saragossa. 27 Januarij 1809.
One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; soldiers entering trenches, dismounted officers in right foreground. One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; soldiers entering trenches, dismounted officers in right foreground. Oblong folio; plate marks, margins slightly trimmed; clean; in beige cloth case, tan morocco back stamped gold "C. LeBrun - Scenes in the life of Louis XIV - Paris, 1680-1781". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.
Lithograph by and after Grenier; Napoleon, left hand raised to point and indicating map on ground with sword in right hand, speaking to officers, landscape and harbor background. Lithograph by and after Grenier; Napoleon, left hand raised to point and indicating map on ground with sword in right hand, speaking to officers, landscape and harbor background. Oblong folio, matted, margins trimmed, clean. London, Parker, 1951. Title: Siège de Toulon Printed Signature: F. Grenier
Engraving (from book?); artillery in left foreground firing on fortified town in distance, infantry moving forward, mounted commanders conferring in right foreground. Engraving (from book?); artillery in left foreground firing on fortified town in distance, infantry moving forward, mounted commanders conferring in right foreground. Oblong, mounted on blue paper; margins trimmed close; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
