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 2 original watercolors (by Cockburn?); gunners standing near guns and limbers in courtyard, low buildings in backyard, figures in blue winter trousers. One of 2 original watercolors (by Cockburn?); gunners standing near guns and limbers in courtyard, low buildings in backyard, figures in blue winter trousers. Oblong medium folio; no margins; faded, clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.
One of 2 unsigned original watercolors (by Cockburn?); gunners standing near guns and limbers in courtyard, low buildings in backyard, figures in white summer trousers. One of 2 unsigned original watercolors (by Cockburn?); gunners standing near guns and limbers in courtyard, low buildings in backyard, figures in white summer trousers. Oblong medium folio; no margins; faded, clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.
97th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cavalryman in brown hussar-style uniform, gold trim, galloping toward left. 97th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cavalryman in brown hussar-style uniform, gold trim, galloping toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure. Upright medium folio; matted; margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with saber, smaller figure and horse in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with saber, smaller figure and horse in background. Upright folio on brown paper, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, hand on hip, with soldier, cannon and horse-drawn caisson in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, hand on hip, with soldier, cannon and horse-drawn caisson in background. Upright folio on warped brown paper, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 separate uniform figures, 2 mounted and 1 standing. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 separate uniform figures, 2 mounted and 1 standing. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding sword. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding sword. Upright, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to New house) of uniform groups. Royal Horse Artillery officer on horse facing right with two figures in distance. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to New house) of uniform groups. Royal Horse Artillery officer on horse facing right with two figures in distance. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
4th in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing uniform figure in gray, hand on hip, facing left, holding grounded sabre. 4th in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing uniform figure in gray, hand on hip, facing left, holding grounded sabre. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title provided by cataloger
1st in pair of original watercolors signed by T.S. S(eccombe); mounted officer figure, 3/4 view from front. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed by T.S. S(eccombe); mounted officer figure, 3/4 view from front. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in pair of original watercolors signed by T.S. S(eccombe); mounted officer figure, galloping toward left. 2nd in pair of original watercolors signed by T.S. S(eccombe); mounted officer figure, galloping toward left. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker y Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
Color lithograph (perhaps from music cover) by and after Brandard; 3 officers in full dress uniform (front and rear views) in foreground, smaller figures in background, smoke of battle in distance. Color lithograph (perhaps from music cover) by and after Brandard; 3 officers in full dress uniform (front and rear views) in foreground, smaller figures in background, smoke of battle in distance. Large, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor; mounted officer riding towards left, landscape background with some buildings. Original unsigned watercolor; mounted officer riding towards left, landscape background with some buildings. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
One of three (of ?) color aquatint plates by Grant after T. H. Jones; mounted and dismounted artillery unit in dress uniform, firing cannons, wagon trains, landscape background. One of three (of ?) color aquatint plates by Grant after T. H. Jones; mounted and dismounted artillery unit in dress uniform, firing cannons, wagon trains, landscape background. Illustrations of the Army & Navy Register and Woolwich Gazette. London, Francis Edwards, 1948.
Original watercolor initialed with monogram and dated by Hayes; uniform group with artillery caisson and field piece, at night. Original watercolor initialed with monogram and dated by Hayes; uniform group with artillery caisson and field piece, at night. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1973.
Original wash drawing signed by R.C. W(oodville); mounted uniform figure, facing left. Original wash drawing signed by R.C. W(oodville); mounted uniform figure, facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed R.W(ymer) and dated 1882; 12 individual depictions of uniform figures, seated, standing or mounted with dates beneath each figure. Original watercolor signed R.W(ymer) and dated 1882; 12 individual depictions of uniform figures, seated, standing or mounted with dates beneath each figure. Oblong folio; matted; margins; painted on tan paper; some spotting.
14th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; 7 illustrations of uniform figures and groups, showing mounted attack and firing of cannon, etc. 14th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; 7 illustrations of uniform figures and groups, showing mounted attack and firing of cannon, etc. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
composed and most respectfully dedicated to Captain & Adjutant George Ashley Maude by Henry Lawson, Trumpet Major, Royal Horse Artillery. Lithographic cover illustration by F. Sexton depicting a R.H.A. officer galloping towards left.
Unsigned original gouache caricature on gray board, probably by Laurys; standing profile figure in full-dress uniform, facing left, wearing sword. Unsigned original gouache caricature on gray board, probably by Laurys; standing profile figure in full-dress uniform, facing left, wearing sword. Small narrow upright folio; margins; board cracked. London, Foster Groom, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of standing officer figure with hands resting on sword, outdoors. Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of standing officer figure with hands resting on sword, outdoors. Small narrow upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Subject: RHA officer standing beside horse, gun team galloping by in background; by and after R.J. Hamerton. Subject: RHA officer standing beside horse, gun team galloping by in background; by and after R.J. Hamerton. Title continues: composed by B. McKenzie. Price 3/-
Original unsigned wash drawing; train of horse artillery escorted by hussars and mounted band descending road into valley, hillside town with monumental buildings in background. Original unsigned wash drawing; train of horse artillery escorted by hussars and mounted band descending road into valley, hillside town with monumental buildings in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by M.I.; seven-man gun crew sitting on cannon and limber drawn by two horses moving towards right. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by M.I.; seven-man gun crew sitting on cannon and limber drawn by two horses moving towards right. Oblong, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
Original watercolor signed bottom right by O. Norie of battery in undress taking up position. Original watercolor signed bottom right by O. Norie of battery in undress taking up position. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by O. Norie; battery in undress uniform. Original watercolor signed by O. Norie; battery in undress uniform. Upright folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Lithograph by and after Charlton, signed and dated 1895 by artist; artillery in field, one horse and rider down, others rearing. Lithograph by and after Charlton, signed and dated 1895 by artist; artillery in field, one horse and rider down, others rearing. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
1st in pair of original watercolors, one signed and dated by de Prades, 1853; artillery teams led by officer on maneuvers. 1st in pair of original watercolors, one signed and dated by de Prades, 1853; artillery teams led by officer on maneuvers. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. title provided by cataloger
