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.
Lithograph by and after Severn; central illustration of King(?) and officers, mounted arriving, 8 border illustrations of views, military scenes and trophies etc., including 2 uniform figures. Lithograph by and after Severn; central illustration of King(?) and officers, mounted arriving, 8 border illustrations of views, military scenes and trophies etc., including 2 uniform figures. Oblong folio; margins; creased. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1962.
One of a pair of lithographs of parade and court procession. View in the courtyard of the Hofburg Palace, Vienna with the arrival of the Royal household, with numerous mounted and dismounted soldiers, men, women and children spectators including two Turks wearing turbans. One of a pair of lithographs of parade and court procession. View in the courtyard of the Hofburg Palace, Vienna with the arrival of the Royal household, with numerous mounted and dismounted soldiers, men, women and children spectators including two Turks wearing turbans. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean, margins foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
One of a pair of lithographs of parade and court procession, published March 2, 1832. One of a pair of lithographs of parade and court procession, published March 2, 1832. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean, margins foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Color lithograph by and after Angas, printed by Hanhart; 3 figures in warrior dress, with weapons, showing side and rear views. Color lithograph by and after Angas, printed by Hanhart; 3 figures in warrior dress, with weapons, showing side and rear views. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1948.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in gray with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in gray with rifle facing right. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
Original pen drawing signed and dated by Hoffmann; royal coaches and military escort moving across countryside. Original pen drawing signed and dated by Hoffmann; royal coaches and military escort moving across countryside. Narrow oblong folio; no margins; worn, soiled. Munich, Wölfle, 1954.
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Soldiers and their wives, some walking, some on horseback, moving to the left. Inscribed and dated 'FB 1559' One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Soldiers and their wives, some walking, some on horseback, moving to the left. Inscribed and dated 'FB 1559' Oblong; worn, torn. Title supplied by cataloger.
4th in collection of 15 mounted color plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing figures of officer and infantryman, both in blue uniforms, red facings; walled town in background. 4th in collection of 15 mounted color plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing figures of officer and infantryman, both in blue uniforms, red facings; walled town in background. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.
Hand-colored engraving by Franz Barth; equestrian portrait in magyar military dress, riding toward left, sword in upraised hand. Hand-colored engraving by Franz Barth; equestrian portrait in magyar military dress, riding toward left, sword in upraised hand. Upright; margins severely trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
"Cartes de visite." Full-length figure in uniform leaning on pedestal in studio "Cartes de visite." Full-length figure in uniform leaning on pedestal in studio
From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of zouaves, in blue jackets, red pantaloons, turbans, with rifles. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of zouaves, in blue jackets, red pantaloons, turbans, with rifles. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'Orlando Norie'; zouaves arriving at hummock and sitting to rest, one in foreground filling canteen in stream. Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'Orlando Norie'; zouaves arriving at hummock and sitting to rest, one in foreground filling canteen in stream. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed bottom left: 'C. Goebel'; 2 seated Zouaves playing cards and being watched by another who leans on rifle at right, tents in background. Original watercolor signed bottom left: 'C. Goebel'; 2 seated Zouaves playing cards and being watched by another who leans on rifle at right, tents in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Camden, Me., Staack, 1955.
Original watercolor signed bottom: 'Orlando Norie'; zouaves at right firing through barricade, other soldiers in left background. Original watercolor signed bottom: 'Orlando Norie'; zouaves at right firing through barricade, other soldiers in left background. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.
Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'C. Goebel à Paris'; 3 zouaves relaxing in camp, tents and other soldiers in background. Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'C. Goebel à Paris'; 3 zouaves relaxing in camp, tents and other soldiers in background. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1955. title provided by cataloger
composed by Wm. Dressler. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration: scene of a Zouave regiment in battle against the Confederates / Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Lith. Engraver of music noted at bottom of page 8 as "J.J. Lemon."
11th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; three Zouaves advancing down narrow street. 11th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; three Zouaves advancing down narrow street. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of a set of 3 original watercolors of uniform groups. [See also: Infantry, voltigeurs, grenadiers and Chasseurs]. One of a set of 3 original watercolors of uniform groups. [See also: Infantry, voltigeurs, grenadiers and Chasseurs]. Small oblong, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Maggs, 1952.
21st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; standing zouave in teal jacket, red trousers, smoking cigarette, facing right. 21st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; standing zouave in teal jacket, red trousers, smoking cigarette, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
One of a collection of 3 modern color prints of uniform group or figures. One of a collection of 3 modern color prints of uniform group or figures. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Lebanon, N.H., Wilson, 1962.
26th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing zouave officer in dark green uniform with red trim, red cap; arms crossed, with grounded rifle. 26th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing zouave officer in dark green uniform with red trim, red cap; arms crossed, with grounded rifle. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
22nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; standing zouave in field (desert) uniform, wearing backpack, holding grounded rifle, facing right. 22nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; standing zouave in field (desert) uniform, wearing backpack, holding grounded rifle, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Color print after Detaille, dated 1886 by artist; Zouave drum-major, hand on hip, drummers etc. in background. Color print after Detaille, dated 1886 by artist; Zouave drum-major, hand on hip, drummers etc. in background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger
Original pastel, unsigned (by Gaildrau?); zouave, grounded gun in left hand, drinking from canteen. Original pastel, unsigned (by Gaildrau?); zouave, grounded gun in left hand, drinking from canteen. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger
2nd in pair of original aquarelles; standing uniform figure, rear view of infantryman with backpack, holding rifle. 2nd in pair of original aquarelles; standing uniform figure, rear view of infantryman with backpack, holding rifle. On tracing paper; clean. Paris, presented by Alex Cart, 1950.
by A.J. Vaas. Conductor of the Light Guard Band. At head of title: Ninth edition. Plate no.: 15. For piano solo. Preceding the title page is a chromolithographed, illustrated leaf, with wording: United States Zouave Cadets Chicago. Published by Root & Cady. Lith of Edw. Mendel, 162 Lake St. Chicago (after Fabrionius) Artist's name not present on the colored illustration.
by A.J. Vaas. Conductor of the Light Guard Band. At head of title: Ninth edition. Plate no.: 15. For piano solo. Preceding the title page is a chromolithographed, illustrated leaf, with wording: United States Zouave Cadets Chicago. Published by Root & Cady. Lith of Edw. Mendel, 162 Lake St. Chicago (after Fabrionius) Artist's name not present on the colored illus.
1st of pair of colored lithographs (perhaps from Trachten-Album), by and after Kollarz, printed by Reiffenstein & Rösch; student drinking group carousing outside tavern (or heuriger). 1st of pair of colored lithographs (perhaps from Trachten-Album), by and after Kollarz, printed by Reiffenstein & Rösch; student drinking group carousing outside tavern (or heuriger). Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1859mf-1b]; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
20th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?), with brown crossed hammers; brown t-square; brown spotlight symbol, respectively. 20th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?), with brown crossed hammers; brown t-square; brown spotlight symbol, respectively. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
