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.
Humorous image of Private First Class holding towel and soap, standing beside door with sign on handle: "Officer Bathing Do Not Disturb". Humorous image of Private First Class holding towel and soap, standing beside door with sign on handle: "Officer Bathing Do Not Disturb". Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 14 shoulder insignia of Czechoslovak army. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 14 shoulder insignia of Czechoslovak army. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C. H. Wandrus, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger.
Caption title. The cover image is the same as that used the previous year for 'The Celebrated Spanish Retreat', composed by J. de Anguera and published by Henry Prentiss but without the score it is unclear whether 'Shoulder Arms' was the name of the piece Cover lithographic illustration by Thayer depicting a soldier standing at attention with his camp in the background / B.W. Thayer & Co.'s Lith.
Poster showing two ships at sea, the larger one painted in camouflage, with text quoting Charles M. Schwab. Poster showing two ships at sea, the larger one painted in camouflage, with text quoting Charles M. Schwab. Adolph Treidler. Printed in colors on heavy white paper. Text continues: At this shipyard are being built ships to carry to our men "over there"--food, clothing, and the munitions of war. Without these ships our men will not have an equal chance to fight. The building of ships is more than a construction job--it is our chance to win the war. He who gives to his work the best that is in him does his bit as truly as the man who fights. Delays mean danger. Are you doing your bit? Are you giving the best that is in you to help your son, brother, or pal who is "over there"? "United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation." "Issued by Publications Section, Emergency Fleet Corporation, Philadelphia." Title from item.
One of a collection of 9 plates by Steinlen after Rugendas and Steinlen, uncolored, scene of recruit leaving his wife and infant child, other soldiers standing and seated nearby, campfire, huts in distance. One of a collection of 9 plates by Steinlen after Rugendas and Steinlen, uncolored, scene of recruit leaving his wife and infant child, other soldiers standing and seated nearby, campfire, huts in distance. Oblong, unbound; margins; in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963.
One of a collection of 5 etched plates by and after Klein of horses, including 3 showing horses with soldiers or in military use, mounted in album. Man shoeing a horse while another man holds horse's leg. One of a collection of 5 etched plates by and after Klein of horses, including 3 showing horses with soldiers or in military use, mounted in album. Man shoeing a horse while another man holds horse's leg. Small oblong folio; red cloth, white leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
In the center of the image a ship is tossed on a large wave while part of another ship is seen at the far left. Seagulls fly around the center ship. In the center of the image a ship is tossed on a large wave while part of another ship is seen at the far left. Seagulls fly around the center ship.
Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated 6/44 by Stevenson (back is dated July 1944), of warships at sea. Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated 6/44 by Stevenson (back is dated July 1944), of warships at sea. 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.
One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 28. Cargo ship anchored in harbor, a second ship in the distance. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 28. Cargo ship anchored in harbor, a second ship in the distance. 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.
One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 26. Ship in harbor being towed by tugboat. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 26. Ship in harbor being towed by tugboat. 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.
15th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; pencil sketch of shield design, with indications for coloring. 15th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; pencil sketch of shield design, with indications for coloring. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 uniform figures; infantryman in uniform ca. 1900, flanked by soldiers in 18th and 19th century regimental uniforms. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 uniform figures; infantryman in uniform ca. 1900, flanked by soldiers in 18th and 19th century regimental uniforms. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 infantrymen with shouldered rifles standing at sentry box, buildings with small soldier figure in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 infantrymen with shouldered rifles standing at sentry box, buildings with small soldier figure in left background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantry troop in green campaign uniform, helmets, standing in street, civilian boy in blue shirt looking on. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantry troop in green campaign uniform, helmets, standing in street, civilian boy in blue shirt looking on. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; 6 infantrymen in scarlet jackets and blue helmets standing in village or barracks square with fixed bayonets. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; 6 infantrymen in scarlet jackets and blue helmets standing in village or barracks square with fixed bayonets. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; young bugler blowing horn in foreground, infantry with shouldered rifles assembling on barracks green in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; young bugler blowing horn in foreground, infantry with shouldered rifles assembling on barracks green in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Miss Mary L. Melott. Caption title. 'Copyright 1876, by Mary L. Melott'--caption. For voice and piano. Reprint. Lithographic cover illustration: bust portrait of Sherman; battle scene with Sherman on horseback watching rail tracks being ripped up; African-Americans waving to soldiers.
Lithographic print on light brown paper; Union troops tearing up railroad tracks and telephone lines on ridge overlooking river valley, officer with telescope viewing destruction of bridge in distance, African-American refugee family crossing tracks at right foreground. Lithographic print on light brown paper; Union troops tearing up railroad tracks and telephone lines on ridge overlooking river valley, officer with telescope viewing destruction of bridge in distance, African-American refugee family crossing tracks at right foreground. Oblong large folio, matted; margins; margins torn.
Color lithograph by Major & Knapp after Boetticher; Sherman and staff, mounted, moving across parade ground, troops drawn up at right, city buildings in background. Color lithograph by Major & Knapp after Boetticher; Sherman and staff, mounted, moving across parade ground, troops drawn up at right, city buildings in background. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins intact; margins slightly soiled. N.Y., Kennedy, 1946.
by E. T. Paull. For piano. Caption title. Music sections identified by programatic content. A short essay, entitled "Sheridan's ride", printed on inside cover. Written by E.T. Paull, it includes most of the poem of the same name by Thomas Buchanan Read. Cover illustrated with a colored drawing depicting General Sheridan leading Union troops; inscribed on the drawing is the quote "Face the other way boys, we are going back" (after Thure de Thulstrup, 1886) "Companion piece to the celebrated piece Paul Revere's ride. Also available in electronic form, digitized by The New York Public Library.
Chromolithograph after Thulstrup; Sheridan, mounted and carrying banner, jumping over wall at outpost. Chromolithograph after Thulstrup; Sheridan, mounted and carrying banner, jumping over wall at outpost. Oblong folio; margins intact; light soiling; yellowed. Boston, Morrill, 1968.
Wood engraved illustration on magazine page (after Sol Eytinge); Sheridan galloping across fields; poem entitled "Sheridan's Ride" by T. Buchanan read below. Wood engraved illustration on magazine page (after Sol Eytinge); Sheridan galloping across fields; poem entitled "Sheridan's Ride" by T. Buchanan read below. From Harper's Weekly, September 14, 1867, page 580. First appeared in Harper's Weekly, Vol. VIII, No. 410, November 5, 1864, page 705.
Colored lithograph by Currier & Ives; Sheridan, mounted, in center, leading cavalry charge against defending C.S.A. soldiers, some falling wounded, at right and left foreground. Colored lithograph by Currier & Ives; Sheridan, mounted, in center, leading cavalry charge against defending C.S.A. soldiers, some falling wounded, at right and left foreground. Small oblong folio, mounted; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Collodion print sepia photograph of hill station at Nainital; panoramic landscape of ridge or hillside, body of water along lower edge, institutional complex (school, military complex) with many buildings scattered among vineyards, fields. Collodion print sepia photograph of hill station at Nainital; panoramic landscape of ridge or hillside, body of water along lower edge, institutional complex (school, military complex) with many buildings scattered among vineyards, fields. Oblong; no margins; slightly frayed, wrinkled. title provided by cataloger
Unsigned original native gouache; portrait of prince in pink turban and costume, wearing many pearls and emeralds, halo behind head, mounted on rearing horse facing right in garden or terrace. Unsigned original native gouache; portrait of prince in pink turban and costume, wearing many pearls and emeralds, halo behind head, mounted on rearing horse facing right in garden or terrace. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Riley; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed and dated by Riley; standing uniform figure. Small upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Color aquatint by Rowlandson; group of riflemen firing from various positions on hillock in countryside. See also companion print: Sharp-shooters attacked by cavalry. Color aquatint by Rowlandson; group of riflemen firing from various positions on hillock in countryside. See also companion print: Sharp-shooters attacked by cavalry. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; somewhat soiled and foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Color aquatint after Rowlandson, numbered 117; body of sharp-shooters (volunteers?) at left firing on French cavalry at right. See also companion print: Sharp-shooters firing in ambush. Color aquatint after Rowlandson, numbered 117; body of sharp-shooters (volunteers?) at left firing on French cavalry at right. See also companion print: Sharp-shooters firing in ambush. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; somewhat soiled and foxed.
Subject: Inset illustration of three soldiers of the Royal Irish Fusiliers in full dress uniform; background illustration of combat scenes, St. Patrick's Cross in top left; design by M.H.; Hanhart Lith. Subject: Inset illustration of three soldiers of the Royal Irish Fusiliers in full dress uniform; background illustration of combat scenes, St. Patrick's Cross in top left; design by M.H.; Hanhart Lith. Title continues: By G. Jervis Rubini. Price 4/-
Hand-colored lithograph by and after Alken; hussars with pistol and sword galloping towards artillery at right. Hand-colored lithograph by and after Alken; hussars with pistol and sword galloping towards artillery at right. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact.