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 a pair of steel engravings after Chappel, that of Montgomery engraved by G.R. Hall; standing figures with hand on wall map, indoors. [See also: Jac: Brown]. One of a pair of steel engravings after Chappel, that of Montgomery engraved by G.R. Hall; standing figures with hand on wall map, indoors. [See also: Jac: Brown]. Upright; margins intact; clean on front - back stained. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Engraved plate from magazine; full-length portrait in uniform, right arm extended to point. (From the Hibernian Magazine, ca. 1777) Engraved plate from magazine; full-length portrait in uniform, right arm extended to point. (From the Hibernian Magazine, ca. 1777) Upright, inset in white paper; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Hand-colored engraving by Giller after Cooper, published December 1, 1835; battle scene with knights in armor, King and Earl in center foreground. Hand-colored engraving by Giller after Cooper, published December 1, 1835; battle scene with knights in armor, King and Earl in center foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)
One of a pair of hand-colored aquatint plates; half-length portrait in black and white tabard, helmet on table at right. [See also: Henry Duke of Lancaster.] One of a pair of hand-colored aquatint plates; half-length portrait in black and white tabard, helmet on table at right. [See also: Henry Duke of Lancaster.] Matted; margins intact; clean. From Ackermann's history of Cambridge, 1815. N. Y., Argosy, 1949. title supplied by cataloger
Mezzotint by Richard Earlom after Kettle, published Octr. 23d, 1782; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands resting on sword, warship in right background. Mezzotint by Richard Earlom after Kettle, published Octr. 23d, 1782; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands resting on sword, warship in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Mezzotint by Dickinson after Dance, published Feby. 20th, 1781; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, sea in background. Mezzotint by Dickinson after Dance, published Feby. 20th, 1781; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, sea in background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; margins worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.
Unsigned crude original ink and watercolor drawing; standing full-length figure in uniform of private of light company, 66th Foot, right hand resting on slim walking-stick, mountains and lake with ship and castle in background. Unsigned crude original ink and watercolor drawing; standing full-length figure in uniform of private of light company, 66th Foot, right hand resting on slim walking-stick, mountains and lake with ship and castle in background. Small upright folio; no margins; creased, spotted, slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
52nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 detail images of regimental designs in blue and gray; 2 signatures of approval by military authorities in lower left and right corners. 52nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 detail images of regimental designs in blue and gray; 2 signatures of approval by military authorities in lower left and right corners. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.
2nd of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); regimental hat with enlarged details of mottos therefrom. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Gunner.] 2nd of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); regimental hat with enlarged details of mottos therefrom. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Gunner.] Matted together; no margins. Presented, 1953, by Lawson. title provided by cataloger
1st of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); uniform figure of gunner with rammer, cannon in background. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Hat.] 1st of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); uniform figure of gunner with rammer, cannon in background. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Hat.] Matted together; no margins. Presented, 1953, by Lawson. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Garver; standing uniform figure, field-piece in background. Original watercolor signed by Garver; standing uniform figure, field-piece in background. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Newport, presented, 1959, by Llewellyn Lord, Jr. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor; pair of native warriors seated, in conversation outside fort, with round shields and spears. Original unsigned watercolor; pair of native warriors seated, in conversation outside fort, with round shields and spears. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger
5th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, white trousers, red facings, outdoors. 5th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, white trousers, red facings, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
2nd in collection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; mounted uniform figure. 2nd in collection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; mounted uniform figure. Upright, small folio and medium folio, mounted folio, 3 pieces; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
3rd in colection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of gensdarmes. 3rd in colection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of gensdarmes. Upright, small folio and medium folio, mounted folio; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with white plumed hat and sword facing left. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with white plumed hat and sword facing left. Folio, blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Originally for piano. Composed by Harvey B. Dodworth ; lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y.
Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Originally for piano. Composed by Harvey B. Dodworth ; lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y.
Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Originally for piano. Composed by Harvey B. Dodworth ; lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y.
4th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portrait.; full-length portrait of French official speaking at table, facing right, holding scroll open in left hand. 4th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portrait.; full-length portrait of French official speaking at table, facing right, holding scroll open in left hand. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
One of a set of 3 hand colored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade, celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below; coloring incorrect. One of a set of 3 hand colored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade, celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below; coloring incorrect. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Roulleau, 1961.
One of a collection of 3 uncolored aquatint plates (by and?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below. One of a collection of 3 uncolored aquatint plates (by and?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Roulleau, 1961.
Napoleon directs a large army of lead soldiers inside his room, while a group of men smile and watch from the doorway. Napoleon directs a large army of lead soldiers inside his room, while a group of men smile and watch from the doorway. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue.
Lithograph; military review with spectators, mounted officers, band in foreground, landscape background. Lithograph; military review with spectators, mounted officers, band in foreground, landscape background. Oblong medium folio; margins; matted. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original ink drawing signed by Volmar; mounted officer and aides in right foreground, horse artillery locating in background. Original ink drawing signed by Volmar; mounted officer and aides in right foreground, horse artillery locating in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; small losses at corners; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Lithograph printed by Gihaut frères (after Raffet?); large military review and parade on Champ de Mars, spectators in right and left foreground. Lithograph printed by Gihaut frères (after Raffet?); large military review and parade on Champ de Mars, spectators in right and left foreground. Narrow small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled and foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.
1st in collection of 11 mounted lithographic plates after Meyer, this one by Lange; mounted officers reviewing massed infantry on rolling field. 1st in collection of 11 mounted lithographic plates after Meyer, this one by Lange; mounted officers reviewing massed infantry on rolling field. Oblong, mounted, unbound; some pl. stained, some margins trimmed; in black cloth portfolio, light blue label stamped gold "Meyer & Lange. Militär Scenen von Braunsweig". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.
Lithograph by Benard after A. Victor, printed by Aubert; troop of mounted hussars galloping in review before officers on left; one fallen horse and rider in right foreground; Tuileries palace buildings in background. Lithograph by Benard after A. Victor, printed by Aubert; troop of mounted hussars galloping in review before officers on left; one fallen horse and rider in right foreground; Tuileries palace buildings in background. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. FrP1828mf-4a-b]; margins; slight foxing.
Lithographic plate by Benard after Adam; mounted and dismounted soldiers in foreground, supply wagon at right, Ecole Militaire seen in right distance. (From Le Charivari, vol. ?), c. 1840) Lithographic plate by Benard after Adam; mounted and dismounted soldiers in foreground, supply wagon at right, Ecole Militaire seen in right distance. (From Le Charivari, vol. ?), c. 1840) Small oblong folio, matted; margins.