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.
2nd in pair of ink and watercolor sketches signed and dated by Payne; various mounted and standing uniform figures and groups of Highland and Lowland Scottish regiments. 2nd in pair of ink and watercolor sketches signed and dated by Payne; various mounted and standing uniform figures and groups of Highland and Lowland Scottish regiments. Small oblong folio, matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in pair of ink and watercolor sketches signed and dated by Payne; various mounted and standing uniform figures and groups of Highland regiments. 1st in pair of ink and watercolor sketches signed and dated by Payne; various mounted and standing uniform figures and groups of Highland regiments. Small oblong folio, matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger
Steel engraving by John Rogers, printed by H. Peters; central oval half-length portrait of Scott in uniform in enframement of laurel etc., 12 oval bust portraits of officers in uniform at left and right. Steel engraving by John Rogers, printed by H. Peters; central oval half-length portrait of Scott in uniform in enframement of laurel etc., 12 oval bust portraits of officers in uniform at left and right. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Payne; standing uniform figure of Guardsman in sentry box. Original watercolor signed and dated by Payne; standing uniform figure of Guardsman in sentry box. Narrow small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, 1956.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 2 uniform figures of drummer with drum slung over back, and infantryman with grounded rifle. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 2 uniform figures of drummer with drum slung over back, and infantryman with grounded rifle. Upright folio, matted; no margins; soiled. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing profile uniform figure of drummer with drum, sentry and sentry box in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing profile uniform figure of drummer with drum, sentry and sentry box in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; edges soiled. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure in blue coat with red sash, facing right. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure in blue coat with red sash, facing right. Upright small folio, matted; margins; soiled near edges. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure in pith helmet, facing right, holding sword and firing pistol (during Gordon Relief Expedition, Sudan) Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure in pith helmet, facing right, holding sword and firing pistol (during Gordon Relief Expedition, Sudan) Upright, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword, looking toward left, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword, looking toward left, outdoors. Upright small folio, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
7 original watercolors on one board signed and dated by R. Wymer; 6 illustrations of uniform groups, 1760-1833, and 1 of drums and standards. 7 original watercolors on one board signed and dated by R. Wymer; 6 illustrations of uniform groups, 1760-1833, and 1 of drums and standards. Large upright folio; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; troop of guardsmen with band parading toward right on field, trees in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; troop of guardsmen with band parading toward right on field, trees in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Color print after painting by Detaille, signed and dated 1880 by artist; Guards and band parading, policeman on horseback, watched by ladies and gentlemen on horseback, men, women and children watching in foreground. Color print after painting by Detaille, signed and dated 1880 by artist; Guards and band parading, policeman on horseback, watched by ladies and gentlemen on horseback, men, women and children watching in foreground. Large oblong folio; margins intact; torn, creased, soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman and bagpiper standing on street in foreground, smaller soldier figures in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman and bagpiper standing on street in foreground, smaller soldier figures in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Original gouache caricature signed by Robbie (pseudonym); standing profile uniform figure, facing left. Original gouache caricature signed by Robbie (pseudonym); standing profile uniform figure, facing left. Upright medium folio; margins; slightly soiled or faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
3rd in coll. of 6 original watercolors signed and sometimes dated by F.W. Scott; standing uniform figure of drummer, wearing drum, holding sticks. 3rd in coll. of 6 original watercolors signed and sometimes dated by F.W. Scott; standing uniform figure of drummer, wearing drum, holding sticks. Upright folio and medium folio, 6 pieces, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, '61. ITpIs. Title provided by cataloger.
1st in pair of original composite unsigned watercolors on gray board; 4 mounted and 1 standing uniform figures. [See also 14th Hussars, c. 1880.] 1st in pair of original composite unsigned watercolors on gray board; 4 mounted and 1 standing uniform figures. [See also 14th Hussars, c. 1880.] Upright medium folio; margins intact; slight foxing. London, Sotheby, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by R. Fellowes; mounted uniform figure of officer with standing figures at review preparing to mount line of horses. 2nd in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by R. Fellowes; mounted uniform figure of officer with standing figures at review preparing to mount line of horses. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by R. F(ellowes); group of 3 uniform figures, 2 mounted and 1 dismounted, outside tavern, female tavernkeeper offering mugs of drink, 2 older men looking on. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by R. F(ellowes); group of 3 uniform figures, 2 mounted and 1 dismounted, outside tavern, female tavernkeeper offering mugs of drink, 2 older men looking on. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Two standing figures facing each other with changing of the guard in the background. Two standing figures facing each other with changing of the guard in the background. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Color lithograph by Day & Son after H.B.B. (H. Baker); view of encampment of wooden huts and tents, small figures of soldiers in foreground. Color lithograph by Day & Son after H.B.B. (H. Baker); view of encampment of wooden huts and tents, small figures of soldiers in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
One of 4 color lithograph plates of uniform groups. One of 4 color lithograph plates of uniform groups. Small upright folio, print, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; 3/4-length portrait of military officer or possibly railroad official, in military cap, button-down vest, tie, trousers and coat, smiling, leaning on railing with head resting against his hand. Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; 3/4-length portrait of military officer or possibly railroad official, in military cap, button-down vest, tie, trousers and coat, smiling, leaning on railing with head resting against his hand. Upright; no margins; slightly smudged. Gift of the artist.
1st in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatint plates by Marks; mounted uniform figure with sword drawn, other cavalrymen in background of mountain landscape. 1st in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatint plates by Marks; mounted uniform figure with sword drawn, other cavalrymen in background of mountain landscape. Matted; margins trimmed; soiled. From 'Military Costumes', Plate 3. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Series title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms. c.1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Color lithograph (somewhat crude); skirmish between Italians and French (?) in countryside, ruins in background. Color lithograph (somewhat crude); skirmish between Italians and French (?) in countryside, ruins in background. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Spencer, 1953.
6th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; several colored images, gold and light blue, of uniform details and insignia. 6th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; several colored images, gold and light blue, of uniform details and insignia. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.
7th in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; standing figure of Indian cavalryman in green coat, red trim and cap, holding sword. 7th in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; standing figure of Indian cavalryman in green coat, red trim and cap, holding sword. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio st. green; clean. London, Lawson, 1965.
