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 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; rear view of standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, with grounded rifle. One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; rear view of standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, with grounded rifle. Folio; clean; bound in 1/4 red morocco st; gold and marble boards. Paris, auction, 1951.
One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; standing uniform figure of infantryman navy blue jacket, with bedroll, shouldered rifle. One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; standing uniform figure of infantryman navy blue jacket, with bedroll, shouldered rifle. Folio; clean; bound in 1/4 red morocco st; gold and marble boards. Paris, auction, 1951.
One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; standing figure of infantryman in midnight blue uniform, top hat, with shouldered rifle. One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; standing figure of infantryman in midnight blue uniform, top hat, with shouldered rifle. Folio; clean; bound in 1/4 red morocco st; gold and marble boards. Paris, auction, 1951.
24th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old soldier examining books in street book stall, young vendor looking on at left, other soldiers marching behind. 24th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old soldier examining books in street book stall, young vendor looking on at left, other soldiers marching behind. Folio, unbound; some pl. slightly foxed or soiled, in blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
14th 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 French infantryman in blue jacket, white facings, red trim, holding shouldered rifle. 14th 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 French infantryman in blue jacket, white facings, red trim, holding shouldered rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
One of 2 color lithograph plates, one being by Guitti after G.C., of uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Finanziere]. One of 2 color lithograph plates, one being by Guitti after G.C., of uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Finanziere]. Small upright folio, one of 2 prints, matted; margins; soiled. Paris, Roulleau, 1960.
Original unsigned (crude) ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure with musket, outdoors. Original unsigned (crude) ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure with musket, outdoors. Small upright folio, mounted on board to size; no margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Original water-color by Dupervant; revolutionary soldier in ragged irregular uniform including red-and-white striped trousers, wooden shoes. Original water-color by Dupervant; revolutionary soldier in ragged irregular uniform including red-and-white striped trousers, wooden shoes. Upright, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Lithograph caricature numbered 87 by and after de Ridder, printed by Delaporte; 3 seated soldiers in conversation in gun-room. Lithograph caricature numbered 87 by and after de Ridder, printed by Delaporte; 3 seated soldiers in conversation in gun-room. Small oblong folio; margins intact; foxed, and top edge has several tears: in "French Caricatures c. 1830-48." S. Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.
Lithograph by and after Maurin; Lafayette embracing (or presenting to the public) King Louis Phillip, both in military uniform. Lithograph by and after Maurin; Lafayette embracing (or presenting to the public) King Louis Phillip, both in military uniform. Margins; wrinkled; slightly browned and faded. title: Voilà le Roi qu'il nous fallait, C'est la meilleure des républiques. caption: A. Maurin del. caption: Lith. de Lemercier.
Color lithograph humorous print by Benard after Pruche, dated 1837 by artist; infantrymen on hill overlooking city and bay. Color lithograph humorous print by Benard after Pruche, dated 1837 by artist; infantrymen on hill overlooking city and bay. Small oblong folio; margins; clean, tear at bottom; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "...French Caricatures...ca. 1830-48." New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
Lithograph by Brandt after Schierz; standing zouave figure, leaning on gun, smaller figures in background. Lithograph by Brandt after Schierz; standing zouave figure, leaning on gun, smaller figures in background. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958.
LIthograph caricature plate after Grandville; militia drill before throne platform watched over by politicians at left, peasant women at right. From 'La Caricature', No. 155, plate 324 & 325, October 24, 1833. LIthograph caricature plate after Grandville; militia drill before throne platform watched over by politicians at left, peasant women at right. From 'La Caricature', No. 155, plate 324 & 325, October 24, 1833. Oblong folio; margins intact; creased. title: Vive la rrrroi! Vive le rouâ! vive le roâ! Vive l'roué! viv' le roué! caption: De ses bienfaits chez nous tout parle: Quc le jour de la paix vienne, et Notre bonheur sera fait par le Grand Roâ que chante Viennet. caption: La Caricature (Journal) No. 155. slogan: Evreax. Lisieux. sign: RESURRECTION DE L'EDIT DE 1666.; POURSUITE DES AMIS DU PEUPLE; LAFAYETTE DESTITUE; assommeurs pangés; Procès aux journaux PROGRAMME; NON INTERU...; DISSOLUTION DES GARDE NATIONALE; NATIONALITE POLONAISE; ETAT DE siege de Paris; Mise en Libe label: EPITRE label: IMPOPULATIRE... printed signature: J. J. G. (illeg) AD number: 1,000 number: PL. 324 et 325
Hand-colored engraved caricature (after Rowlandson). 'A tall French soldier, swarthy, mustachioed, muscular, and sinister stands almost full-face, his mouth open as if shouting. In his large cocked hat are three large favours, one white inscribed 'Vive Le Roi', one tricolour inscribed 'Vive Le Empereur', the uppermost and largest, 'Vive Le Diable', is pink. He holds his musket by the barrel, the butt resting on the ground, in his left hand he holds out a snuff-box. His uniform is neat, but his feet are bare, except for remnants of leather across the instep. By his head in large letters: 'French Constancy' (left) and 'French Integrity' (right). Behind and on a smaller scale are emblems of fickleness: a windmill (left) represents 'French Stability'; an ape and cat embracing, both on their hind-legs, represents: 'French Union between the National Guard and Troops of the Line' -- British Museum. Hand-colored engraved caricature (after Rowlandson). 'A tall French soldier, swarthy, mustachioed, muscular, and sinister stands almost full-face, his mouth open as if shouting. In his large cocked hat are three large favours, one white inscribed 'Vive Le Roi', one tricolour inscribed 'Vive Le Empereur', the uppermost and largest, 'Vive Le Diable', is pink. He holds his musket by the barrel, the butt resting on the ground, in his left hand he holds out a snuff-box. His uniform is neat, but his feet are bare, except for remnants of leather across the instep. By his head in large letters: 'French Constancy' (left) and 'French Integrity' (right). Behind and on a smaller scale are emblems of fickleness: a windmill (left) represents 'French Stability'; an ape and cat embracing, both on their hind-legs, represents: 'French Union between the National Guard and Troops of the Line' -- British Museum. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; margins worn.
Stipple-engraving (from book?); shield-shaped central ill. of 3 soldiers drinking toast, statue of woman in left background, enframement of trophies and foliage. Stipple-engraving (from book?); shield-shaped central ill. of 3 soldiers drinking toast, statue of woman in left background, enframement of trophies and foliage. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled.
Photogravure after painting by Meissonier dated 1875 by artist; Napoleon mounted and with staff, raising hat to acknowledge sword salute and cheers of cavalry galloping by in right foreground, several hussars in left foreground, other soldiers in background Photogravure after painting by Meissonier dated 1875 by artist; Napoleon mounted and with staff, raising hat to acknowledge sword salute and cheers of cavalry galloping by in right foreground, several hussars in left foreground, other soldiers in background Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean, some creases
3rd in collection of 3 lithographs by and after Charlet, lithograph by Gihaut frères; French infantry troop halted on country road by fence, house in background; 2 women carrying small barrels, and children standing beside heavily-loaded pack horse in foreground. 3rd in collection of 3 lithographs by and after Charlet, lithograph by Gihaut frères; French infantry troop halted on country road by fence, house in background; 2 women carrying small barrels, and children standing beside heavily-loaded pack horse in foreground. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs."
Hand-colored wood-engraved illustration on paper for folding fan; seated figure of liberty on pedestal handing laurel or olive wreaths to soldiers, peasant volunteers and young women at left and right. Hand-colored wood-engraved illustration on paper for folding fan; seated figure of liberty on pedestal handing laurel or olive wreaths to soldiers, peasant volunteers and young women at left and right. Oblong folio; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1961.
Colored lithograph; half-length portrait of King and son in uniform. Colored lithograph; half-length portrait of King and son in uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Redfern, 1955. title provided by cataloger
Engraving by 'Phts. Thomassinus,exc', after Maestro del Dado (Bernardo Daddi), monogram 'B' inspired by 'Raphael Urbinas inventor'; Roman foot soldiers and cavalry in combat with Numidians, led by their king, outside city walls. Engraving by 'Phts. Thomassinus,exc', after Maestro del Dado (Bernardo Daddi), monogram 'B' inspired by 'Raphael Urbinas inventor'; Roman foot soldiers and cavalry in combat with Numidians, led by their king, outside city walls. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; somewhat soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
15th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of standing infantryman in plumed hat wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, hand on hip, leaning on small bureau, facing left, indoors. 15th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of standing infantryman in plumed hat wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, hand on hip, leaning on small bureau, facing left, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)
Lithograph by Serrano(?), printed by Lopes, from book; soldiers forming on quayside, arriving by boat from ships anchored in background. Lithograph by Serrano(?), printed by Lopes, from book; soldiers forming on quayside, arriving by boat from ships anchored in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
Hand-colored imagerie-type engraving by Mde. Ve. Chereau (widow of Jacques Simon Chereau); Napoleon and staff, mounted in center, on battlefield littered with dead, troops drawn up in left background, buildings in right background. Hand-colored imagerie-type engraving by Mde. Ve. Chereau (widow of Jacques Simon Chereau); Napoleon and staff, mounted in center, on battlefield littered with dead, troops drawn up in left background, buildings in right background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; corner torn, stained, very yellowed. N.Y., Argosy, 1955. Title: VISITE DU CHAMP DE BATAILLE DE PRUSS-EYLAN, LE 17 MARS 1807. Caption: Le Gal. en chef après avoir passé en revue plusieurs divisions des Corps des Maréchaux Soult, Augereau et Davoust qui se trouvaient encore sur le champ de Bataille, parcourut toutes les Positions qu 'avaient occupés la veille les differens Corps français ou Russes. Il s'arretait à chaque pas devant les blessés, les faisait consoler et secourir à ses yeux. Annotation: The field covered with dead, and wounded , after the battle of Eylan, between the french and Russian armies Caption: A Paris chez la Ve. Chéreau Mde. d'Estampes Rue St. Jacques No. 10. près la Fontaine St. Severin aux deux Colonnes. Number: III
Unsigned wood-engraved print; two rows of figures walking in royal procession, including king, queen, dignitaries and soldiers; title below. Unsigned wood-engraved print; two rows of figures walking in royal procession, including king, queen, dignitaries and soldiers; title below. Oblong folio; no margins; wrinkled, clean.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed white robe. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed white robe. Folio, unbound, in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
Original gouache miniature painting on yellow background with red border; Vishnu in canopied carriage at upper left with soldier escort, prince in another covered carriage with escort at upper right, personages in open carriage or mounted, with escorts at bottom. Original gouache miniature painting on yellow background with red border; Vishnu in canopied carriage at upper left with soldier escort, prince in another covered carriage with escort at upper right, personages in open carriage or mounted, with escorts at bottom. Oblong, matted; margins. N.Y., Doris Wiener Gallery, 1970. Title supplied by cataloger
6th in collection of color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; mounted officer galloping down country road on white horse, followed by 2 mounted soldiers. 6th in collection of color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; mounted officer galloping down country road on white horse, followed by 2 mounted soldiers. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker, Gallery, 1955.
Lithograph by and after Zalder, printed by J. Rauh; large equestrian group portrait of Franz Joseph and generals, view of Vienna in background. Lithograph by and after Zalder, printed by J. Rauh; large equestrian group portrait of Franz Joseph and generals, view of Vienna in background. Giant oblong folio; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1974.
composed & arranged for the voice & piano forte by F.W. Rosier, Richmond, VA. For voice and piano. Title from cover. Verses [2-3] printed as text at bottom of p. [4] First line of text: Virginia hears the dreadful summons. First line of refrain: To arms, brothers dear. Illustration on cover: Confederate officer holding a Confederate flag on a battlefield.
