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.
18th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of sapper in scarlet jacket, brown apron, with grounded rifle. 18th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of sapper in scarlet jacket, brown apron, with grounded rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure with axe and sword facing left. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure with axe and sword facing left. Small, slightly soiled, mounted and 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.
Engraving by and after Wille; bust figure of sapper. Engraving by and after Wille; bust figure of sapper. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
Original signed ink and watercolor drawing of uniform figure by Draner (Jules Renard). Original signed ink and watercolor drawing of uniform figure by Draner (Jules Renard). Upright, matted small folio; margins; clean. Presented 1950, by Alexandre Cart.
One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in green and orange on horseback facing right. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in green and orange on horseback facing right. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1953.
One of suite of 8 hand-colored engraving plates of uniform figures by Sauerweid. A soldier in uniform with sword and gun, standing at ease. One of suite of 8 hand-colored engraving plates of uniform figures by Sauerweid. A soldier in uniform with sword and gun, standing at ease. Upright; plate marks, most margins trimmed; worn; unbound; in green cloth portfolio, white cloth labels stamped green "Saxon Uniforms, c.1810. (after Sauerweid)." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of 4 (of 10) color lithographs plates by G. Wolf after E. Wolf of uniform groups. Woman giving refreshment to soldier, other soldiers in background One of 4 (of 10) color lithographs plates by G. Wolf after E. Wolf of uniform groups. Woman giving refreshment to soldier, other soldiers in background Upright folio; margins; soiled. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
Original wash drawing by Charlton; U.S. troops and band massed in city square among public buildings, flag raised above parapet at right. Original wash drawing by Charlton; U.S. troops and band massed in city square among public buildings, flag raised above parapet at right. From sketch by Douglas Macpherson for 'The Graphic', August 20, 1898, pages 264-265. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
the subject taken from a celebrated Scotch melody ; as performed by the American bands on that occasion. For piano. Title page illustration: Mexican general on horseback making a hasty retreat, his hat blowing off, horse at full galop; retreating troops in the distance / Lith. of Fleetwood & Son, Cincinnati, Ohio.
One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings, signed by Knötel, of uniform figures and groups. 6 uniform figures, one reading orders, town in distance. Identification in lower margin. One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings, signed by Knötel, of uniform figures and groups. 6 uniform figures, one reading orders, town in distance. Identification in lower margin. Small folio, one of 10 pieces, unbound, yellowed, margins trimmed; in 1/2 dark blue leather stamped gold and blue marble board portfolio. Hamburg, Schulz, 1951.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A sailer in blue and white uniform, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A sailer in blue and white uniform, 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.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in white-yellow uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in white-yellow 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.
composed by Fred. Beyer "Published for the benefit of the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair"--Cover. Cover tinted lithographic illustration by A.McLean: Scene of a crowd at the fair, encircled by seven images of war. Inscribed to Mrs. G.B. Lord Pl. no.: 1045-3.
19th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted soldier in tricorn hat, holding 2nd horse by reins, outdoors. 19th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted soldier in tricorn hat, holding 2nd horse by reins, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Etching by and after Della Bella. 'St Prosper delivering Reggio nell'Emilia from a besieging army; in a cloud at upper left, St Prosper brandishing a sword surrounded by angels, descending towards a large plain below with the walled city of Reggio in the distance, with many soldiers on foot and on horseback fleeing in all directions at the saint's appearance, in foreground and behind...There is no record of such an event taking place in the life of St Prosper or in the history of Reggio' -- British Museum. Etching by and after Della Bella. 'St Prosper delivering Reggio nell'Emilia from a besieging army; in a cloud at upper left, St Prosper brandishing a sword surrounded by angels, descending towards a large plain below with the walled city of Reggio in the distance, with many soldiers on foot and on horseback fleeing in all directions at the saint's appearance, in foreground and behind...There is no record of such an event taking place in the life of St Prosper or in the history of Reggio' -- British Museum. Oblong medium folio, mounted on white paper; matted margins trimmed close; stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Lithograph by A. Bis after de Sainson, printed by Michel; 2 illustrations on 1 sheet, showing 4 costume figures, including 1 of soldier near sentry-box. From Jules Dumont d'Urville, 'Voyage de la Corvette L'AstrolabeVoyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi: pendant les années 1826-1827-1828-1829' (Paris, 1830-1835) Lithograph by A. Bis after de Sainson, printed by Michel; 2 illustrations on 1 sheet, showing 4 costume figures, including 1 of soldier near sentry-box. From Jules Dumont d'Urville, 'Voyage de la Corvette L'AstrolabeVoyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi: pendant les années 1826-1827-1828-1829' (Paris, 1830-1835) Oblong medium folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1973.
Color lithograph by Engelmann after V. Adam, from original drawing by Rugendas; military review on plain, men, women and children watching in foreground, village and mountains in distance. Color lithograph by Engelmann after V. Adam, from original drawing by Rugendas; military review on plain, men, women and children watching in foreground, village and mountains in distance. From 'Voyage pittoresque au Brésil' (1827-35), a volume of lithographs after drawings by Johann Moritz Rugendas, Plate 14. N.Y., Kennedy, 1954.
Color reproduction of painting signed and dated 1916 by Lefferts; equestrian portrait showing uniform, indistinct figures of soldiers in background. Color reproduction of painting signed and dated 1916 by Lefferts; equestrian portrait showing uniform, indistinct figures of soldiers in background. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact; clean. Presented, 1953, by Col. John H. Hunter, Philadelphia
Hand-colored etching; full-length portrait in Highland uniform, sword in right hand, ground musket in left. Hand-colored etching; full-length portrait in Highland uniform, sword in right hand, ground musket in left. Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
words and music by Jack Caddigan and Chick Story. For voice and piano. Cover title. Advertisement for this song on sound disc and player piano roll: p. 2-3. Advertisement for "Dreaming sweet dreams of Mother" and another song: p. [4] Cover illustration: photograph of woman in Salvation Army uniform; drawing of soldiers entering Salvation Army hut. Also published for: band or orchestra, male or mixed voices. First line of text: They say it's in heaven that all angels dwell. First line of chorus: A sweet little angel that went o'er the sea.
Photogravure by Goupil after painting by Detaille, 1877; group of French cavalry in left foreground raising caps to file of Prussian prisoners and wounded being escorted down road. Photogravure by Goupil after painting by Detaille, 1877; group of French cavalry in left foreground raising caps to file of Prussian prisoners and wounded being escorted down road. Large oblong folio; margins intact; yellowed, foxed. Boston, William J. MacPherson, 1967.
1st of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of officer in blue uniform, holding sword, outdoors. 1st of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of officer in blue uniform, holding sword, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1960.
2nd of 2 colored lithographic plates by Giraudier after Ribelles; view of avenue, showing monument, pedestrians (including 2 monks), hills in background. [See also: Procesion en un pueblo de las cercanias de Manila]. From 'Album Filipino. Trajes y Costumbres de Manila y sus cercanias' 2nd of 2 colored lithographic plates by Giraudier after Ribelles; view of avenue, showing monument, pedestrians (including 2 monks), hills in background. [See also: Procesion en un pueblo de las cercanias de Manila]. From 'Album Filipino. Trajes y Costumbres de Manila y sus cercanias' Oblong medium folio; margins intact; soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.
Portrait of Captain Foster. Portrait of Captain Foster. Dedicated to Capt. S.B. Foster, the officers, and members of the div.corps of ind.cadets by Flagg's Boston Brass Band at their Fall parade Octo. 17th 1848. Composed by Zetzsche. Arranged by S. Knaebel.
1st in pair of colored lithographs by Engelmann after Wattier; standing uniform figure, rear view, wearing scimitar, holding rifle. 1st in pair of colored lithographs by Engelmann after Wattier; standing uniform figure, rear view, wearing scimitar, holding rifle. Upright folio and small folio, matted; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
23rd of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in blue jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 23rd of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in blue jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Ink drawing initialed RB of Marine seated, smoking, gun between knees. Thumbnail sketch in upper right corner of a Marine seated on ground, drinking. Ink drawing initialed RB of Marine seated, smoking, gun between knees. Thumbnail sketch in upper right corner of a Marine seated on ground, drinking. Benney was contracted by Abbott Pharmaceuticals of Chicago to do free-lance work depicting scenes of the medical services in war. He saw action in the Northern Marianas and Saipan.
Colored lithograph by Constant, after V. Philippe, 'd’après un croquis de J.F. Fielding, S. Offr. de la Garnison Anglaise à Longwood (St. Hélène)'; perspective view of funeral cortège and troops lining route on mountain road, steep hills in background. Colored lithograph by Constant, after V. Philippe, 'd’après un croquis de J.F. Fielding, S. Offr. de la Garnison Anglaise à Longwood (St. Hélène)'; perspective view of funeral cortège and troops lining route on mountain road, steep hills in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
