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.
2nd set of 3 in collection of 6 engraved illustrations on 2 sheets (possibly for pocket-almanach), numbered 1-6, showing military scenes with captions below. 2nd set of 3 in collection of 6 engraved illustrations on 2 sheets (possibly for pocket-almanach), numbered 1-6, showing military scenes with captions below. Oblong, matted together; margins intact; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
1st set of 3 in collection of 6 engraved illustration on 2 sheets (possibly for pocket-almanach), being numbered 1-6 and showing military scenes with captions below. 1st set of 3 in collection of 6 engraved illustration on 2 sheets (possibly for pocket-almanach), being numbered 1-6 and showing military scenes with captions below. Oblong, matted together; margins intact; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure, outdoors, regiment in background. Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure, outdoors, regiment in background. Upright folio; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger
39th 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 grenadier in blue coat, buff trousers, red facings, holding grounded rifle. 39th 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 grenadier in blue coat, buff trousers, red facings, holding grounded rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Original watercolor sketch signed by Carl Friedrich Schindler; mounted uniform figure, facing right. Original watercolor sketch signed by Carl Friedrich Schindler; mounted uniform figure, facing right. Upright, mounted on white paper; no margins; upper left portion trimmed away. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger
Original crude watercolor drawing of uniform figures of officer and man, ink manuscript list of commanders at right, garrison location noted at bottom; unsigned. Original crude watercolor drawing of uniform figures of officer and man, ink manuscript list of commanders at right, garrison location noted at bottom; unsigned. Oblong; margins; repaired tears, soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1966. Title supplied by cataloger
Collection of 4 small hand-colored engraved plates (evidently from pocket almanac or taschenbuch), as follows: a) Frédéric Guillaume II Roi de Prusse; mounted facing right. b) Frédéric Guillme. Prince Rl de Prusse; mounted, facing left. c) Frédéric Guillaume Louis Frére du Prince Royal de Prusse; mounted, facing right and pointing. d) Frédéric Guillaume Louis 2e Fils du Roi de Prusse. Collection of 4 small hand-colored engraved plates (evidently from pocket almanac or taschenbuch), as follows: a) Frédéric Guillaume II Roi de Prusse; mounted facing right. b) Frédéric Guillme. Prince Rl de Prusse; mounted, facing left. c) Frédéric Guillaume Louis Frére du Prince Royal de Prusse; mounted, facing right and pointing. d) Frédéric Guillaume Louis 2e Fils du Roi de Prusse. 4 prints; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures of Prussian infantry, in blue coats and helmets, smaller 3rd figure in background. 1st in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures of Prussian infantry, in blue coats and helmets, smaller 3rd figure in background. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
Colored lithograph; parade with men, women and children spectators in foreground, Royal Palace in background. Colored lithograph; parade with men, women and children spectators in foreground, Royal Palace in background. Oblong, mounted on gray paper; margins severely trimmed; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor; mounted hussars escorting calèche, with coachman in livery and containing 2 men, through country hamlet, farm wagon containing prisoners(?) following carriage, young woman and two men talking in right foreground. Original watercolor; mounted hussars escorting calèche, with coachman in livery and containing 2 men, through country hamlet, farm wagon containing prisoners(?) following carriage, young woman and two men talking in right foreground. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned wash drawing; hussars with drawn swords advancing to battle in background. Original unsigned wash drawing; hussars with drawn swords advancing to battle in background. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. title provided by cataloger
2nd in collection of 3 hand-colored aquatint plates of uniform groups by J.B. Hoessel (Hössel) after Ramberg; group of four Prussian cavalrymen, outdoors, getting ready to advance. 2nd in collection of 3 hand-colored aquatint plates of uniform groups by J.B. Hoessel (Hössel) after Ramberg; group of four Prussian cavalrymen, outdoors, getting ready to advance. Oblong, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger
3rd in set of 3 watercolors, one signed and dated by Lt. H.E., 1828, perhaps copied after Henry Heath; uniform figure of Prussian cavalryman, standing. 3rd in set of 3 watercolors, one signed and dated by Lt. H.E., 1828, perhaps copied after Henry Heath; uniform figure of Prussian cavalryman, standing. Square, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor; 3 hussar officers, mounted, in conversation with male civilian and 2 women on country road. Original unsigned watercolor; 3 hussar officers, mounted, in conversation with male civilian and 2 women on country road. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
5th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; combat scene between standing Prussian hussar, firing carbine, and mounted British dragoon, swinging sword; smaller figures fighting in background. 5th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; combat scene between standing Prussian hussar, firing carbine, and mounted British dragoon, swinging sword; smaller figures fighting in background. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 red leather stamped gold and red marble boards, red leather cover stamped gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963. title provided by cataloger
11th (duplicate) in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; combat scene between standing Prussian hussar, firing carbine, and mounted British dragoon, swinging sword; smaller figures fighting in background. 11th (duplicate) in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; combat scene between standing Prussian hussar, firing carbine, and mounted British dragoon, swinging sword; smaller figures fighting in background. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 red leather stamped gold and red marble boards, red leather cover stamped gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963. title provided by cataloger
One of a set of 3 mounted original watercolors signed by Oudry of uniform figures. One of a set of 3 mounted original watercolors signed by Oudry of uniform figures. Large upright folio, mounted on blue board. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Original ink and watercolor drawing, unsigned; 2 standing grenadiers and seated drummer at right, unfinished pencil sketch of officer figure at left. Original ink and watercolor drawing, unsigned; 2 standing grenadiers and seated drummer at right, unfinished pencil sketch of officer figure at left. Small upright, mounted on gray paper; soiled; margins. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Original wash drawing signed by R. C(aton) W(oodville); 3/4 rear view of mounted galloping uniform figure, right arm extended, looking over left shoulder. Original wash drawing signed by R. C(aton) W(oodville); 3/4 rear view of mounted galloping uniform figure, right arm extended, looking over left shoulder. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Henckel, 1906; 5 uniform figures, indoors, showing troopers and trumpeter in palace dress and officer in gala uniform. Original watercolor signed by Henckel, 1906; 5 uniform figures, indoors, showing troopers and trumpeter in palace dress and officer in gala uniform. Oblong medium folio; margins; mounted on gray board; matted; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.
Color lithograph; mounted garde-hussar riding towards left; incorrectly colored: dolman should be red instead of blue. Color lithograph; mounted garde-hussar riding towards left; incorrectly colored: dolman should be red instead of blue. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; creased; soiled, lower right corner torn. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original wash drawing signed by Kuechler; mounted officer talking with lady seated in Victoria carriage in foreground, review taking place in background. Original wash drawing signed by Kuechler; mounted officer talking with lady seated in Victoria carriage in foreground, review taking place in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1957. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by C.K.; standing uniform figure with rifle in sling, right hand on hip. Original watercolor signed by C.K.; standing uniform figure with rifle in sling, right hand on hip. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
Colored lithograph by de Baux after Krüger; cavalryman leading saddled horse from stable, 2nd soldier grooming another horse in right background. Colored lithograph by de Baux after Krüger; cavalryman leading saddled horse from stable, 2nd soldier grooming another horse in right background. Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned ink and wash drawing; 3 dragoon figures, showing front and rear of uniform. Original unsigned ink and wash drawing; 3 dragoon figures, showing front and rear of uniform. Oblong; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger
3rd in collection of 3 hand-colored aquatint plate of uniform groups by J.B. Hoessel (Hössel) after Ramberg; group of 8 cavalrymen resting by log, inspecting map. 3rd in collection of 3 hand-colored aquatint plate of uniform groups by J.B. Hoessel (Hössel) after Ramberg; group of 8 cavalrymen resting by log, inspecting map. Oblong, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger
34th 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; mounted figure of dragoon in pale blue coat, white trousers, red trim, holding upraised sabre, facing left. 34th 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; mounted figure of dragoon in pale blue coat, white trousers, red trim, holding upraised sabre, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
8th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; mounted uniform figure of Prussian cavalryman in blue uniform, on black horse, holding uplifted sabre, facing left. 8th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; mounted uniform figure of Prussian cavalryman in blue uniform, on black horse, holding uplifted sabre, facing left. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 red leather st. gold and red marble boards, red leather cover st. gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963. title provided by cataloger
Original col. pencil sketch, in red and black, signed by Krüger; back view of standing cuirassier, wearing helmet with eagle crest, raising gloved left arm. Original col. pencil sketch, in red and black, signed by Krüger; back view of standing cuirassier, wearing helmet with eagle crest, raising gloved left arm. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Langendyck; dismounted hussar standing beyond horse in left foreground, in countryside, troop of dragoons at right riding off into distance. Original watercolor signed and dated by Langendyck; dismounted hussar standing beyond horse in left foreground, in countryside, troop of dragoons at right riding off into distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Nebehay, 1970.
