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.
3rd in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing back. 3rd in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing back.
Original unsigned watercolor of rear view of uniform figure with musket, pack etc. Original unsigned watercolor of rear view of uniform figure with musket, pack etc. Upright, cut-out and mounted on white paper; mount slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword facing left. One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword facing left. Bound in tan cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Von Schriltz, 1957.
One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothè Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073. One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothè Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped golf; mint condition. Paris, 1954.
Chromoithographic print; honorary or memorial emblem showing small photograph of Moore of the New York Light Artillery beneath Sixth Corps insignia. Chromoithographic print; honorary or memorial emblem showing small photograph of Moore of the New York Light Artillery beneath Sixth Corps insignia. Upright large folio; no margins; clean.
Original watercolor sketch signed by E. Hünten; full-length portrait in campaign uniform with sketch of sword at right. Original watercolor sketch signed by E. Hünten; full-length portrait in campaign uniform with sketch of sword at right. Upright; margins; yellowed, foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1968.
Original watercolor by Payne (overlaid with false signature of Ernest Crofts); artillery sergeant helping wounded soldier down from gun wagon in battle Original watercolor by Payne (overlaid with false signature of Ernest Crofts); artillery sergeant helping wounded soldier down from gun wagon in battle Small oblong, matted; no margins; slightly foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
One of a suite of 4 original unsigned watercolor or ink drawings of individual soldiers. One of a suite of 4 original unsigned watercolor or ink drawings of individual soldiers. Upright, matted; margins; folded across middle, and soiled. Possibly by Capt. Francis Augustus Fane (1824-1893). London, Spencer, 1952.
Aquatint by Maile after Charlet; standing uniform figure, outdoors, other grenadiers and stand of muskets in right background. Aquatint by Maile after Charlet; standing uniform figure, outdoors, other grenadiers and stand of muskets in right background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly foxed. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972. title provided by cataloger
One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Sergeant Major and Grenadier in red and white with hats with red feathers. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Sergeant Major and Grenadier in red and white with hats with red feathers. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure of Grenadier Guard. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure of Grenadier Guard. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
8th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing sergeant major in dark blue uniform, scarlet stripe, holding sword in scabbard; winter landscape with lake or river in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 17, 1901 8th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing sergeant major in dark blue uniform, scarlet stripe, holding sword in scabbard; winter landscape with lake or river in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 17, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. N.Y., Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
Mezzotint by Jno. Young fter Watson; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, pointing with staff or baton at soldiers drilling in left background, Edinburgh Castle on cliff in right background. Mezzotint by Jno. Young fter Watson; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, pointing with staff or baton at soldiers drilling in left background, Edinburgh Castle on cliff in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; worn, edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left and holding pole with left hand. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left and holding pole with left hand. Small, soiled; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; mint condition. Paris, 1954.
First in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing to the rear First in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing to the rear
Wood engraved plate; soldiers on roof of building, one of them holding up a tattered U.S. flag. Wood engraved plate; soldiers on roof of building, one of them holding up a tattered U.S. flag. From Harper's Weekly, January 7, 1865, cover.
One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Fleck 1te (Leib) Compagnie Garde Regt]. One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Fleck 1te (Leib) Compagnie Garde Regt]. Small narrow upright folio, one of 2 pieces; margins; faded, spotted. Hamburg, Schulz, 1968.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left aiming rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left aiming rifle. Small, slightly soiled; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards tamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris. Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures. Figure with backpack holding rifle with flag. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures. Figure with backpack holding rifle with flag. Field-gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
Three-quarter portrait of D.M. Damon in uniform. Unidentified man on reverse. Damon was a 1st Sergeant in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry and saw action in the Shenandoah Valley and elsewhere between 1862 and 1865, and was taken prisoner Three-quarter portrait of D.M. Damon in uniform. Unidentified man on reverse. Damon was a 1st Sergeant in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry and saw action in the Shenandoah Valley and elsewhere between 1862 and 1865, and was taken prisoner
Lithograph by and after Schutz, printed by Strong; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with gun and pack. Lithograph by and after Schutz, printed by Strong; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with gun and pack. Upright medium folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed, creased, slightly soiled and worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.
Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl Robert Rittmann; half-length portrait of soldier seated holding rifle Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl Robert Rittmann; half-length portrait of soldier seated holding rifle 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/)
1 of 25 original photographs; two men working with equipment 1 of 25 original photographs; two men working with equipment "Official Photo U.S. AAF. By AAF" -- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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 pair of unsigned watercolors (by Sharpe?); standing uniform figures. One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Sharpe?); standing uniform figures. Small upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of caricatures; by and after L.M.; published by A. Leykum. One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of caricatures; by and after L.M.; published by A. Leykum. Small upright folio; margins; worn, repaired tears. Middletown, Conn., Schwarz, 1956.
1st in pair of colored lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; full-length figure of Croat in military costume, outdoors. 1st in pair of colored lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; full-length figure of Croat in military costume, outdoors. Upright folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.