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.
One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier carrying gun, in uniform, marching from left towards right. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier carrying gun, in uniform, marching from left towards right. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.
Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; soldier wearing safety helmet in front of equipment Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; soldier wearing safety helmet in front of equipment 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 watercolor (by Woodley), face by brother and initialed A.C. (Angelica Clarke); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in left hand, building, rocks, harbor in background. Original watercolor (by Woodley), face by brother and initialed A.C. (Angelica Clarke); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in left hand, building, rocks, harbor in background. Upright folio; no margins; slightly soiled.
9th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing grenadier and fusilier, both in scarlet jackets, white trousers and facings; tents in background. 9th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing grenadier and fusilier, both in scarlet jackets, white trousers and facings; tents in background. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.
Depicts thatched houses in the village of Wallingford, Berkshire, England, with a woman tending to her back garden. Drawn on a V-Mail letter form. Depicts thatched houses in the village of Wallingford, Berkshire, England, with a woman tending to her back garden. Drawn on a V-Mail letter form. Bierly served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion at Fort Meade during most of 1943 before joining the 635th Engineer Camouflage Company in England.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue, yellow and white walking towards left. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue, yellow and white walking towards left. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Original pen and ink sketch, signed G, of a military plane on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Original pen and ink sketch, signed G, of a military plane on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Published in Yank, November 19, 1943, page 4.
Soldier seated, drawn in profile, smoking pipe and leaning forward, holding rifle. Soldier seated, drawn in profile, smoking pipe and leaning forward, holding rifle. Note on verso reads: "With the New Zealanders (ANZAC), Green Island, South Pacific, The Admiraltys." Censor's stamps. Published in Yank, April 21, 1944, page 8 under the title: 'Taking a break during march on a Jap-held mission'.
Original pen and ink sketch with charcoal highlights, signed and dated by Day, of 3 wounded soldiers lying on stretchers in the field hospital. Original pen and ink sketch with charcoal highlights, signed and dated by Day, of 3 wounded soldiers lying on stretchers in the field hospital. Oblong medium folio; no margins; slight staining at edges.
1st in pair of unsigned drawings (by MacPherson); soldiers in tent encampment. [See also: Entry of General Shafter and his staff into Santiago]. 1st in pair of unsigned drawings (by MacPherson); soldiers in tent encampment. [See also: Entry of General Shafter and his staff into Santiago]. For The Daily Graphic, May 17, 1898. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Original pencil drawing signed and dated Sept. 1877 by Prior; Turkish infantry behind earthworks awaiting battle. Original pencil drawing signed and dated Sept. 1877 by Prior; Turkish infantry behind earthworks awaiting battle. For the Illustrated London News, Oct. 13, 1877, page 361. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Color lithograph by and after Hainsselin, printed by M. & N. Hanhart, published April 23rd, 1851; young midshipman with bundle, sword and hat-case, standing on seashore. Color lithograph by and after Hainsselin, printed by M. & N. Hanhart, published April 23rd, 1851; young midshipman with bundle, sword and hat-case, standing on seashore. Upright folio; margins trimmed; foxed, soiled.
Unsigned ink and wash drawing mounted on card (for illustrated newspaper); group of civilians sitting on platform of Holborn Underground Station, London; ARP Warden in the foreground by mother and three children sitting on the floor; bunk bed behind with nurse attending to some children; other civilians and Royal Navy sailor in background. Title inscribed below Unsigned ink and wash drawing mounted on card (for illustrated newspaper); group of civilians sitting on platform of Holborn Underground Station, London; ARP Warden in the foreground by mother and three children sitting on the floor; bunk bed behind with nurse attending to some children; other civilians and Royal Navy sailor in background. Title inscribed below Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 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/)
music adapted by T.M. Todd. For voice and piano, with chorus refrain. Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5. Advertisement: Latest new musical publications on p. [6] Color lith. title page illustration: soldier and his sweetheart taking a moonlight stroll among trees and shrubs / T. Sinclair's Lith., Phila. First line of text: 'Twas gentle eve, the stars were bright. First line of chorus: Wait love, wait love.
Napoleon in medieval plate armor standing on globe, cherub about to place crown on his head Napoleon in medieval plate armor standing on globe, cherub about to place crown on his head Print has 1804 handwritten on the mount. Not in Broadley
Hand-colored copper engraving by and after Henning; 2 uniform figures, one barefoot, with rifles, against landscape background. Hand-colored copper engraving by and after Henning; 2 uniform figures, one barefoot, with rifles, against landscape background. Matted small folio; plate mark, margins; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1942.
Etching; perspective view of siege and burning of hilltop castle, troops and encampment on slopes below. Etching; perspective view of siege and burning of hilltop castle, troops and encampment on slopes below. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. N. Y., Rockman, 1954.
Engraving; panoramic bird's-eye view of fortified city and besieging military formations on surrounding plain. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', Vol. III. Also reproduced on a 'broadside on the siege of Memmingen, the conditions of its surrender, and departure of the Bavarian forces from the city; with an etching by Lucas Schnitzer after Merian showing the city of Memmingen and its surroundings, with battle scenes northeast of the city; with engraved title, inscriptions, numbering 1-5, and legend, and with letterpress text in three columns' -- British Museum Engraving; panoramic bird's-eye view of fortified city and besieging military formations on surrounding plain. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', Vol. III. Also reproduced on a 'broadside on the siege of Memmingen, the conditions of its surrender, and departure of the Bavarian forces from the city; with an etching by Lucas Schnitzer after Merian showing the city of Memmingen and its surroundings, with battle scenes northeast of the city; with engraved title, inscriptions, numbering 1-5, and legend, and with letterpress text in three columns' -- British Museum Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean.
Copper engraving; perspective view of encampments and earthworks with burning city and fortress in distance; square portrait of Wilhelm von Grumpach, and round illustrations of portrait and seal in upper corners; printed key to view at bottom. Depicts the Siege of Grimenstein Castle, December 30, 1566 to April 30, 1567 Copper engraving; perspective view of encampments and earthworks with burning city and fortress in distance; square portrait of Wilhelm von Grumpach, and round illustrations of portrait and seal in upper corners; printed key to view at bottom. Depicts the Siege of Grimenstein Castle, December 30, 1566 to April 30, 1567 Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; stained, repaired holes; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Engraving by and after Lerch; 'Print shows troops in formation for battle outside of the fortress city of Eger, Hungary in 1673 under the command of Leopold I. Includes an overhead view of the fortress around Eger on the Eger (Ohre) River. Includes key to locations and activities identified in the print labeled A-KK in inset boxes at top in right (A-V) and left (X-KK) hand corners of the prints respectively and numbered 1-10 in ribbon caption at left of center at top of print. [True picture of the imperial main armada which was presented to his royal majesty in double battle with artillery near Eger on August 22, 1673] -- Library of Congress. Engraving by and after Lerch; 'Print shows troops in formation for battle outside of the fortress city of Eger, Hungary in 1673 under the command of Leopold I. Includes an overhead view of the fortress around Eger on the Eger (Ohre) River. Includes key to locations and activities identified in the print labeled A-KK in inset boxes at top in right (A-V) and left (X-KK) hand corners of the prints respectively and numbered 1-10 in ribbon caption at left of center at top of print. [True picture of the imperial main armada which was presented to his royal majesty in double battle with artillery near Eger on August 22, 1673] -- Library of Congress. Long narrow oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed close; creased, slightly worn. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Copper-engraving by Merian; perspective view of fortified city, with minarets, in distance, military figures near tent in immediate foreground; another smaller rectangular view of city at upper right. Depicts the city and fortress of Erla (Eger/Erlau) taken from the Ottomans by Imperial forces under the command of General Antonio von Caraffa, December 17, 1687 Copper-engraving by Merian; perspective view of fortified city, with minarets, in distance, military figures near tent in immediate foreground; another smaller rectangular view of city at upper right. Depicts the city and fortress of Erla (Eger/Erlau) taken from the Ottomans by Imperial forces under the command of General Antonio von Caraffa, December 17, 1687 Oblong medium folio; margins severely trimmed; creased, part of lower edge torn away. From Merians Theatrum Europaeum, 1698. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Engraving after Eder; view of deceased Emperor exposed on catafalque with several crowns and other regalia, 2 soldiers in uniform on guard at left and right. Engraving after Eder; view of deceased Emperor exposed on catafalque with several crowns and other regalia, 2 soldiers in uniform on guard at left and right. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed close; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue uniform with a sword, standing. Small unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch caricature, signed and dated by Murphy, of 4 WACs. Original pen and ink and wash sketch caricature, signed and dated by Murphy, of 4 WACs. 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.
1 of 16 original photographs; parade of women soldiers 1 of 16 original photographs; parade of women soldiers 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/)
Original watercolor drawing (for engraving afterward?), unsigned; semi-caricature of group of soldiers singing around barracks table. Original watercolor drawing (for engraving afterward?), unsigned; semi-caricature of group of soldiers singing around barracks table. Oblong, matted; margins intact; yellowed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
Hand colored engraving by Joh. Paul Weindl, Ober. Lieut. des II. Reg, after Hegi; parade of the Viennese civil military corps at the Zeughaus on the square in Vienna Hand colored engraving by Joh. Paul Weindl, Ober. Lieut. des II. Reg, after Hegi; parade of the Viennese civil military corps at the Zeughaus on the square in Vienna Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.