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.
1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957 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 collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A mounted soldier, in uniform, with sword and gun; marching from the left towards the right. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A mounted soldier, in uniform, with sword and gun; marching from the left towards the right. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, standing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, standing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, carrying gun and backpacks, standing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, carrying gun and backpacks, standing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
Engraving by Johann Burka after Grimmer; Francis II, in robes of Order of Golden Fleece, presenting sword to Archduke Charles, over whose head Prince Eugene and Laudon hold a wreath, colonnades on either side, views of city and battle in distance. Engraving by Johann Burka after Grimmer; Francis II, in robes of Order of Golden Fleece, presenting sword to Archduke Charles, over whose head Prince Eugene and Laudon hold a wreath, colonnades on either side, views of city and battle in distance. Upright folio; margins intact; clean, slightly worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
Hand-colored engraved by Rados after Galliari and Bosio; view of water-races in flooded arena, small figures of spectators and soldiers in foreground. Hand-colored engraved by Rados after Galliari and Bosio; view of water-races in flooded arena, small figures of spectators and soldiers in foreground. Oblong folio; margins; clean. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.
2nd of 2 sheets, each with 3 original unsigned watercolor uniform figures; rear of projected uniform for musicians of a Hungarian regiment. 2nd of 2 sheets, each with 3 original unsigned watercolor uniform figures; rear of projected uniform for musicians of a Hungarian regiment. Oblong medium folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuU1810f-1a]; margins; creased, slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
1st of 2 sheets, each with 3 original unsigned watecolor uniform figures; front of projected uniform for musicians of a Hungarian regiment. 1st of 2 sheets, each with 3 original unsigned watecolor uniform figures; front of projected uniform for musicians of a Hungarian regiment. Oblong medium folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuU1810f-1b]; margins; creased, slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, white and yellow with rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, white and yellow with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and white with rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and white with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in brown and red with sword and rifle, left hand insige jacket. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in brown and red with sword and rifle, left hand insige jacket. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
3rd in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of infantryman in pale blue coat, scarlet trim, white leggings, tricorn, holding grounded rifle. 3rd in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of infantryman in pale blue coat, scarlet trim, white leggings, tricorn, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in gray and white with rifle and sword from behind. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in gray and white with rifle and sword from behind. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and white with rifle, right hand on hip. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and white with rifle, right hand on hip. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red and white with sword and rifle, facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red and white with sword and rifle, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groome, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in white and red holding grenade. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in white and red holding grenade. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in khaki and red with spear, left hand on hip. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in khaki and red with spear, left hand on hip. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groome, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in black, white and red leaning on rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in black, white and red leaning on rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword, gun, backpack, frying pan and flask, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword, gun, backpack, frying pan and flask, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.
Original unsigned pencil and sepia wash drawing heightened with chalk (by Naudet?); scene on or near battlefield showing wounded soldiers, distraught women and children, etc. in foreground and soldiers streaming towards ships in distance. Original unsigned pencil and sepia wash drawing heightened with chalk (by Naudet?); scene on or near battlefield showing wounded soldiers, distraught women and children, etc. in foreground and soldiers streaming towards ships in distance. Large oblong folio, mounted on tan paper; no margins; mount foxed. Brussels, P. van der Perre, 1961.
Unsigned original gouache painting (attributed to Langendyck); view showing crowds of spectators watching garrison marching out of surrendered fort in background to pass between lines of conquering soldiers and lay down guns. Unsigned original gouache painting (attributed to Langendyck); view showing crowds of spectators watching garrison marching out of surrendered fort in background to pass between lines of conquering soldiers and lay down guns. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; crease, slight flaking. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
Hand-colored copper-engraving (crude in style); imaginary perspective view of Yorktown surrender, with many massed troops and mounted officers on plain at left, warships close to shore at right; uniform coloring incorrect. Hand-colored copper-engraving (crude in style); imaginary perspective view of Yorktown surrender, with many massed troops and mounted officers on plain at left, warships close to shore at right; uniform coloring incorrect. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed. N.Y., Kennedy, 1950.
3rd of 6 mounted engraved plates by and after Chedel; victorious army entering walled gate of fortress or town at right. 3rd of 6 mounted engraved plates by and after Chedel; victorious army entering walled gate of fortress or town at right. Bound in beige cloth, brown leather label stamped brown; trimmed. Paris, Bihn, 1950.
Hand-colored engraving by Bovinet after Grenier; Napoleon, mounted and surrounded by staff and troops, receiving surrender delegation, city visible in right background. Hand-colored engraving by Bovinet after Grenier; Napoleon, mounted and surrounded by staff and troops, receiving surrender delegation, city visible in right background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946. Title: REDDITION D'ULM. Caption: Peint par Grenier Caption: Termmé (?) par Bovinet Stamp(s): Oestreicher's FINE PRINTS & PICTURE FRAMING 1208 SIXTH AVENUE
Poster cut along dotted lines in shape of shield; red five-pointed star at center of shield and dark-blue band at top. Poster cut along dotted lines in shape of shield; red five-pointed star at center of shield and dark-blue band at top. Printed in red and dark blue on white paper. Text in small lettering below blue band: Additional copies of this Red Star shield may be secured at the rate of [blank] cents each, with postage. Special prices in lots of 25 or more. National Headquarters, The American Red Star Animal Relief, Albany, N.Y. Title from first line of text. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence and because Brown University copies were acquired with World War I posters.
Unsigned watercolor drawing (after J. Cartwright); standing figure in military costume. Unsigned watercolor drawing (after J. Cartwright); standing figure in military costume. Small upright, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
A soldier is seen from the rear, seated on a chair at a table with a bottle on it. His coat lies across his lap. Pen and ink drawing with watercolor applied in certain areas. A soldier is seen from the rear, seated on a chair at a table with a bottle on it. His coat lies across his lap. Pen and ink drawing with watercolor applied in certain areas.
composed for the piano and dedicated to the Albany Burgesses Corps by George William Warren. For piano. Color lithograph on title page of a ballroom scene, with two men in red military dress uniforms among dancers in foreground / Engraved and printed in colours by Harry E. Pease, 74 State Street, Albany. "Pearson, Eng'r."--Colophon.
1 ink and wash drawing (by Henneberg); soldiers standing and sitting around a campfire 1 ink and wash drawing (by Henneberg); soldiers standing and sitting around a campfire Small upright folio. Boston, Childs Gallery, 2017 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/)
