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.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 1 infantryman and 2 grenadiers, in blue uniforms, standing on barren slope, buildings in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 1 infantryman and 2 grenadiers, in blue uniforms, standing on barren slope, buildings in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 5 infantrymen resting on mountain ridge. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 5 infantrymen resting on mountain ridge. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 3 mounted figures of lancers and officer in dark blue uniforms, on country road. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 3 mounted figures of lancers and officer in dark blue uniforms, on country road. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 2 cavalrymen standing in road by low stone wall, 1 pointing toward right; mansion in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 2 cavalrymen standing in road by low stone wall, 1 pointing toward right; mansion in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of fusilier and 2 grenadiers, standing on slope, with rifles; church dome in background; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of fusilier and 2 grenadiers, standing on slope, with rifles; church dome in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 infantrymen from various regiments, 3 in white coats, 1 in red, on mountain ridge. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 infantrymen from various regiments, 3 in white coats, 1 in red, on mountain ridge. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 mounted figures of lancers, in blue uniforms, showing front and back views; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 mounted figures of lancers, in blue uniforms, showing front and back views; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 cavalrymen, 1 in blue coat, the other in red, leaning against wall along road, 1 pointing; villa in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 cavalrymen, 1 in blue coat, the other in red, leaning against wall along road, 1 pointing; villa in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 infantry in blue uniforms, charging; wounded drummer fallen at right; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 infantry in blue uniforms, charging; wounded drummer fallen at right; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; 3 bersaglieri in foreground preparing for sharpshooting, smaller figure in right background. Original watercolor signed by Norie; 3 bersaglieri in foreground preparing for sharpshooting, smaller figure in right background. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean with some creases near top. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with axe over left shoulder. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red and white with axe over left shoulder. Unfinished pencil sketch in upper right corner. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red and white with axe over left shoulder. Unfinished pencil sketch in upper right corner. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in black and white holding axe over left shoulder. One of a collection of 98 original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in black and white holding axe over left shoulder. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue and white holding axe. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue and white holding axe. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
Hand-colored engraving by M. Liart after Smith, published 25 July 1768; standing figure in military costume with spear, leading horse, landscape background. Hand-colored engraving by M. Liart after Smith, published 25 July 1768; standing figure in military costume with spear, leading horse, landscape background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
2 original ink and watercolor illustrations on 1 sheet, unsigned; mounted spahis marching through town, 2 uniform figures near wagon. Design for postcard? 2 original ink and watercolor illustrations on 1 sheet, unsigned; mounted spahis marching through town, 2 uniform figures near wagon. Design for postcard? Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
Color lithograph by or after Widmer; uniform group showing men working on fortifications, 2 mounted officers at right. Color lithograph by or after Widmer; uniform group showing men working on fortifications, 2 mounted officers at right. Oblong medium folio, on gray paper mount, matted; margins; mount creased. Zurich, August Laube, 1953. subtitle provided by cataloger
Lithograph by and after Raffet, printed by Auguste Bry, dated 1853 by artist, numbered 11; uniform group, outdoors. Lithograph by and after Raffet, printed by Auguste Bry, dated 1853 by artist, numbered 11; uniform group, outdoors. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; margins foxed.
1st of pair of original ink and watercolor drawing sby Grammont, one signed; standing single uniform figure. [See also: Trompette de Chasseurs, 1845]. 1st of pair of original ink and watercolor drawing sby Grammont, one signed; standing single uniform figure. [See also: Trompette de Chasseurs, 1845]. Small and medium upright folio, 2 pieces [cf. FrU1844mf-1], matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. Subtitle provided by cataloger
39th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; military fireman in teal uniform, red sash, holding axe and rope, facing right. 39th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; military fireman in teal uniform, red sash, holding axe and rope, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.
Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of sapper, wearing apron, bearskin hat, knapsack; holding grounded axe. Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of sapper, wearing apron, bearskin hat, knapsack; holding grounded axe. Small upright folio, unbound; in green paper folder lettered black; slightly soiled. Paris, Cart, 1955.
Original sepia wash drawing signed and dated bottom left: 'Hte. Bellangé 1833'; standing figure leaning against woven palisade, shovel resting on ground, greatcoat over shoulders. Original sepia wash drawing signed and dated bottom left: 'Hte. Bellangé 1833'; standing figure leaning against woven palisade, shovel resting on ground, greatcoat over shoulders. Upright medium folio, matted, in grown grained wood frame. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
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 holding axe over right shoulder. 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 holding axe over right shoulder. Small, slightly 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.
