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 watercolor signed O. Norie; standing officer in review order and seated figure in undress. Original watercolor signed O. Norie; standing officer in review order and seated figure in undress. Upright, matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original signed watercolor of standing uniform figure blowing bugle. Original signed watercolor of standing uniform figure blowing bugle. Small upright; matted, margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by C(hristopher) C(lark); 3 mounted figures riding towards left, wall in background, small watercolor of badge at top. Original watercolor signed by C(hristopher) C(lark); 3 mounted figures riding towards left, wall in background, small watercolor of badge at top. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of 4 original composite watercolors signed by Simkin, showing uniform figures and groups. One of 4 original composite watercolors signed by Simkin, showing uniform figures and groups. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Original unsigned watercolor (probably by Simkin); standing uniform figure, right hand on hip. Original unsigned watercolor (probably by Simkin); standing uniform figure, right hand on hip. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly water-stained. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted and dismounted soldiers on hillside, surveying terrain. Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted and dismounted soldiers on hillside, surveying terrain. Oblong folio; matted; no margins; faded. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.
Original watercolor signed by O. Norie of standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by O. Norie of standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Two figures in red and gray standing near wall. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Two figures in red and gray standing near wall. Large, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. "British Uniforms. Original Water-colours, c. 1870." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original signed watercolor by Simkin and dated 2/1884 of mounted uniform figure facing left. Original signed watercolor by Simkin and dated 2/1884 of mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.
A crowd of Royal Doctors that includes the General, "Dr. Blücher," discuss the best "cure" for Napoleon, and therefore for Europe. Napoleon sits on a large chamberpot. His trousers are gathered around his thighs and his backside is exposed. John Bull raps Napoleon on the head and announces "I think all these here Docter will be too much so Have brought you a Little Coffin." Clearly, the various cures the doctors mete out are intended to be part of Napleon's punishment for his uncontrolled ambitions and his lust for warfare. In addition to powerful purgatives, one doctor carries a cylster for delivering enemas. Print has darkened with age and has some white patches at the edges outside of the plate impression. Some small tears mended on the verso with tape. A crowd of Royal Doctors that includes the General, "Dr. Blücher," discuss the best "cure" for Napoleon, and therefore for Europe. Napoleon sits on a large chamberpot. His trousers are gathered around his thighs and his backside is exposed. John Bull raps Napoleon on the head and announces "I think all these here Docter will be too much so Have brought you a Little Coffin." Clearly, the various cures the doctors mete out are intended to be part of Napleon's punishment for his uncontrolled ambitions and his lust for warfare. In addition to powerful purgatives, one doctor carries a cylster for delivering enemas. Print has darkened with age and has some white patches at the edges outside of the plate impression. Some small tears mended on the verso with tape. Published by Thomas Tegg, 1815-07-05. Caption: Pub 5 July 1815 by T Tegg Cheapside Dialogue: Doctors: "Oh yes he gets on well now." "We must give him another purge." "I think we shall bring him to himself don't you Dr. Blutcher?" "Why yes, that last Draught of Waterloo has worked wonders" Dialogue: John Bull: "I think all these here Docter will be too much so Have brought you a Little Coffin." Dialogue: Napoleon: "Well I never had such a [scratched out] pain in my bowels in my life this Waterloo does not agree with me at all..." Plate Mark: 360
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in yellow, gray and white holding rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in yellow, gray and white holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures with tent encampment in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures with tent encampment in background. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled, stained. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Smythe; mounted dragoons with lances, watering horses in stream. Original watercolor signed and dated by Smythe; mounted dragoons with lances, watering horses in stream. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. title provided by cataloger
Unsigned original gouache drawing, on gray board; uniform figure wearing formation patch of R.C.A. personnel attached directly to II Canadian Corps, marching forward. Unsigned original gouache drawing, on gray board; uniform figure wearing formation patch of R.C.A. personnel attached directly to II Canadian Corps, marching forward. Small upright folio; margins. title provided by cataloger
12th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of British artilleryman in navy blue coat, white trousers, red facings, holding grounded pike. 12th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of British artilleryman in navy blue coat, white trousers, red facings, holding grounded pike. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Color aquatint by J. Harris after Norie, private plate published March 25th, 1861; uniform group outdoors, showing dress and undress uniforms, front and rear. Color aquatint by J. Harris after Norie, private plate published March 25th, 1861; uniform group outdoors, showing dress and undress uniforms, front and rear. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; edges worn.
Subject: Scots Fusilier Guards officers and band in courtyard. Subject: Scots Fusilier Guards officers and band in courtyard. Title continues: Performed by the band of the Scots Fusilier Guards. Composed & respectfully dedicated to Colonel Lord Rokeby by W. Perry, late of the band of the above regiment. 'Price 2/6" 'Ent. Sta. Hall.' 'Homage à princess' -- above title.
Mounted unsigned original watercolor (not contemporary) of three figures in uniform, circa 1757. Mounted unsigned original watercolor (not contemporary) of three figures in uniform, circa 1757. Small folio, matted; margins intact.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and black with sword and spear(?) facing right. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and black with sword and spear(?) facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
Unsigned original watercolor; mounted figure in full-dress uniform with upraised sabre, riding toward right. Unsigned original watercolor; mounted figure in full-dress uniform with upraised sabre, riding toward right. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean, corner repaired, a few wormholes. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor initialed by H.D.; standing uniform figure, facing left, outdoors. Original watercolor initialed by H.D.; standing uniform figure, facing left, outdoors. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1/1884; mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1/1884; mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1875; one mounted and one standing uniform figure with other mounted figures in the far distance. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1875; one mounted and one standing uniform figure with other mounted figures in the far distance. Upright; matted; margins; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure , in profile facing left, with sword. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure , in profile facing left, with sword. Upright, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 4 separate standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 4 separate standing uniform figures. Upright folio matted together with 2 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Simkin of standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Simkin of standing uniform figure. Upright, glued to mat; clean. London, Parker Gallery Title supplied 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
Original watercolor; artillerymen in tropical headgear, letting horses drink at edge of pond. Original watercolor; artillerymen in tropical headgear, letting horses drink at edge of pond. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger