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.
Original unsigned watercolor drawing; standing figure of warrior in orange turban, patterned yellow kaftan, pink sash, white skirt, carrying scimitar and shield. Original unsigned watercolor drawing; standing figure of warrior in orange turban, patterned yellow kaftan, pink sash, white skirt, carrying scimitar and shield. Small square, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Chromolithograph (proof?) after Escher, printed by Noverraz & Fils; uniform group outdoors, landscape and mountains in background. Chromolithograph (proof?) after Escher, printed by Noverraz & Fils; uniform group outdoors, landscape and mountains in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
7th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing grenadier and jäger, in blue and green coats, respectively, with rifles, outdoors. 7th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing grenadier and jäger, in blue and green coats, respectively, with rifles, outdoors. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.
27th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia pins, 1st crossed cannons on bronze background, 2nd of anti-aircraft gun on bronze background. 27th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia pins, 1st crossed cannons on bronze background, 2nd of anti-aircraft gun on bronze background. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Original watercolor (somewhat crude), heightened in gilt; uniform figure waving large flag, on sheet with ink manuscript verse and explanation etc. at left. Original watercolor (somewhat crude), heightened in gilt; uniform figure waving large flag, on sheet with ink manuscript verse and explanation etc. at left. Narrow long small folio, matted; slight margins; creased; soiled, worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.
One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Soldier in gray blowing horn; other soldiers in background. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Soldier in gray blowing horn; other soldiers in background. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; clean; title cut away and mounted below. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
Original ink and watercolor drawing by Scharf; single mounted figure with trumpet, facing right. Original ink and watercolor drawing by Scharf; single mounted figure with trumpet, facing right. Upright small folio; no margins.
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black facing left with sword hanging from his belt. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black facing left with sword hanging from his belt. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, tear at lower edge; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Nov. 14, 1814; full-length portrait of general in white jacket, pale blue trousers, holding large hat. From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Nov. 14, 1814; full-length portrait of general in white jacket, pale blue trousers, holding large hat. Upright folio, medium folio, small folio, some matted, some trimmed; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
v. Kobell. Broadside song-sheet with two lithographic vignettes of soldiers in battle, soldiers drinking at country tavern, by Hohfelder (after Graf Pocci) Song in 3 stanzas with chorus.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knütel d.J. Figure in gray with rifle. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knütel d.J. Figure in gray with rifle. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
Hand-colored aquatint by and after Graef, with manuscript labelling in ink of uniform group of officers and men on country road near small bridge, showing Schütze, Scharfschütze, Pikenträger, Reitender Landst:, Banerherr, Hauptman, Waibel; blue and white cockade implies East Prussia. Hand-colored aquatint by and after Graef, with manuscript labelling in ink of uniform group of officers and men on country road near small bridge, showing Schütze, Scharfschütze, Pikenträger, Reitender Landst:, Banerherr, Hauptman, Waibel; blue and white cockade implies East Prussia. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954
10th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform and helmet, with grounded rifle. 10th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform and helmet, with grounded rifle. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
18th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?) each wirh scarlet symbol on brown background. 18th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?) each wirh scarlet symbol on brown background. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with sword and gun, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with sword and gun, 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.
30th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 2 insignia pins, 1st of rifle on bronze background, 2nd of crossed rifles on bronze background. 30th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 2 insignia pins, 1st of rifle on bronze background, 2nd of crossed rifles on bronze background. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Original watercolor signed by Greven, cut out and mounted on new paper; soldier figure standing on path, pointing toward fence at left, shako resting on hummock at right. Original watercolor signed by Greven, cut out and mounted on new paper; soldier figure standing on path, pointing toward fence at left, shako resting on hummock at right. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; yellowed, stain at bottom. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.
One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed red coat over green robe, black feathered hat. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed red coat over green robe, black feathered hat. Folio, unbound, some slight creases; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
2nd of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; full-length figure, possibly a scholar, in long cloak, holding cap, dog by his side at left, 2 men playing backgammon under tree at right. 2nd of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; full-length figure, possibly a scholar, in long cloak, holding cap, dog by his side at left, 2 men playing backgammon under tree at right. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
14th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of infantryman in floppy cap wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, facing right, indoors. 14th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of infantryman in floppy cap wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, facing right, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)
Color lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle, printed by J. Höfleich; court officials about to put shroud over body in coffin in crypt, large group of monks and ecclesiastics standing about. Color lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle, printed by J. Höfleich; court officials about to put shroud over body in coffin in crypt, large group of monks and ecclesiastics standing about. Large oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled; marginal tears. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
6th in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); general in blue-gray uniform, facing left, outdoors. 6th in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); general in blue-gray uniform, facing left, outdoors. Mounted on beige board; margins; some show oxidation of paint. In white envelope. title provided by cataloger
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951 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 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
3rd in set of 3 hand-colored prints of uniform figures after Schäfer and colored by Schäfer; mounted uniform figure of hussar. 3rd in set of 3 hand-colored prints of uniform figures after Schäfer and colored by Schäfer; mounted uniform figure of hussar. Margins; clean. Presented, 1954, by Georg Schäfer, Hamburg.
25th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer, with sword, and jäger, with gun slung over shoulder; both in dark green jackets, gray trousers, black shakos. 25th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer, with sword, and jäger, with gun slung over shoulder; both in dark green jackets, gray trousers, black shakos. Small folio, unbound; edges of pl. soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
29th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted cuirassier in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing right. 29th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted cuirassier in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing right. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.