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.
Color lithograph; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, with rifle, standing before low wall. Color lithograph; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, with rifle, standing before low wall. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed.
One of two engravings (Prospectus ad Fossum Fori vulgò Ad Fossam) and (Prospectus Interioris Partis Arcis Caesareae alias Area Arcis) by G. D. Henmann after Kleiner; views of square and palace courtyard, showing ecclesiastical and court procession of Emperor Charles VI. From: Augustae Vindelicorum : in lucem edita à Iohanne Andrea Pfeffel, S. Caes. Maj. Chalcographo Aulico 1725. One of two engravings (Prospectus ad Fossum Fori vulgò Ad Fossam) and (Prospectus Interioris Partis Arcis Caesareae alias Area Arcis) by G. D. Henmann after Kleiner; views of square and palace courtyard, showing ecclesiastical and court procession of Emperor Charles VI. From: Augustae Vindelicorum : in lucem edita à Iohanne Andrea Pfeffel, S. Caes. Maj. Chalcographo Aulico 1725. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Titles also in German
3rd in collection of 3 hand-colored optique-type engraved plate of views; view of cathedral buildings, troops and elaborate carriage on parade in foreground. 3rd in collection of 3 hand-colored optique-type engraved plate of views; view of cathedral buildings, troops and elaborate carriage on parade in foreground. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
1st in collection of 3 hand-colored optique-type engraved plates of views; massive government building with small figures of soldiers and civilians in foreground. 1st in collection of 3 hand-colored optique-type engraved plates of views; massive government building with small figures of soldiers and civilians in foreground. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Colored engraving by G.D. Heümann after Kleiner; view through city square bordered by buildings, with monuments in centre, small figures of infantry and Arcieren-Garde visible in foreground; title in Latin and German. From: 'Augustae Vindelicorum : in lucem edita à Iohanne Andrea Pfeffel, S. Caes. Maj. Chalcographo Aulico, 1725'. Colored engraving by G.D. Heümann after Kleiner; view through city square bordered by buildings, with monuments in centre, small figures of infantry and Arcieren-Garde visible in foreground; title in Latin and German. From: 'Augustae Vindelicorum : in lucem edita à Iohanne Andrea Pfeffel, S. Caes. Maj. Chalcographo Aulico, 1725'. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly foxed. Title also in German Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of two engravings (Prospectus ad Fossum Fori vulgò Ad Fossam) and (Prospectus Interioris Partis Arcis Caesareae alias Area Arcis) by G. D. Henmann after Kleiner; views of square and palace courtyard, showing ecclesiastical and court procession of Emperor Charles VI. From: Augustae Vindelicorum : in lucem edita à Iohanne Andrea Pfeffel, S. Caes. Maj. Chalcographo Aulico 1725. One of two engravings (Prospectus ad Fossum Fori vulgò Ad Fossam) and (Prospectus Interioris Partis Arcis Caesareae alias Area Arcis) by G. D. Henmann after Kleiner; views of square and palace courtyard, showing ecclesiastical and court procession of Emperor Charles VI. From: Augustae Vindelicorum : in lucem edita à Iohanne Andrea Pfeffel, S. Caes. Maj. Chalcographo Aulico 1725. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Titles also in German
Engraving by F. Bartolozzi; view of canopy, trophies, allegorical figures etc. supporting and surrounding oval bust portrait of Wellington in uniform. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi; view of canopy, trophies, allegorical figures etc. supporting and surrounding oval bust portrait of Wellington in uniform. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; marginal stain. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Original watercolor, signed by Schütz; panoramic view of attack on river town and tent encampment on hills in background by cavalry and infantry formations and artillery. Original watercolor, signed by Schütz; panoramic view of attack on river town and tent encampment on hills in background by cavalry and infantry formations and artillery. Oblong folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuB1789f-4a]; margins clean. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1976.
Hand-colored engraving after Schütz; panoramic view of attack on river town and tent encampment on hills in background by cavalry and infantry formations and artillery; accompanied by original watercolor of the same, signed by Schütz, mounted on board with border. Hand-colored engraving after Schütz; panoramic view of attack on river town and tent encampment on hills in background by cavalry and infantry formations and artillery; accompanied by original watercolor of the same, signed by Schütz, mounted on board with border. Oblong folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuB1789f-4b]; margins clean. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1976.
Unsigned original watercolor drawing; perspective view of military camp on hillside facing river or bay in Ceylon, showing troops on display to receive Sinhalese ambassador, arriving in small barge of ceremony. Unsigned original watercolor drawing; perspective view of military camp on hillside facing river or bay in Ceylon, showing troops on display to receive Sinhalese ambassador, arriving in small barge of ceremony. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn; repaired tears; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Copper-engraving; view towards Tower and adjoining buildings, execution platform with corpse, headsman, guards and clergy in foreground, surrounded by pikemen and spectators. Copper-engraving; view towards Tower and adjoining buildings, execution platform with corpse, headsman, guards and clergy in foreground, surrounded by pikemen and spectators. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Mancini; view showing fortifications on hill in foreground and below, looking across river and island towards city before hills in distance. Hand-colored engraving by and after Mancini; view showing fortifications on hill in foreground and below, looking across river and island towards city before hills in distance. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Kraus, 1953.
Hand-colored engraving by Mechel after Schütz; troops with mortars within fortifications in foreground, laying siege to fortified town across river. Hand-colored engraving by Mechel after Schütz; troops with mortars within fortifications in foreground, laying siege to fortified town across river. Oblong medium folio; margins; creased, clean; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Wood engraving; King Frederick III in procession from castle at right to throne-dais on steps of Copenhagen Stock Exchange at left, preceded by attendants with regalia, soldiers in left foreground and background. Wood engraving; King Frederick III in procession from castle at right to throne-dais on steps of Copenhagen Stock Exchange at left, preceded by attendants with regalia, soldiers in left foreground and background. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean, creased. Copenhagen, Branner, 1981.
Crudely hand-colored engraving (imagerie-type); battle scene on plain, city of Zurich and lake in upper right distance. Crudely hand-colored engraving (imagerie-type); battle scene on plain, city of Zurich and lake in upper right distance. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, top margin trimmed; very browned, worn, foxed, some tears, worm-holes, creases. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
One of three original watercolor drawings signed by Graf of uniform group. [See also: French Marine soldier, c.1786 (and) French troops in Africa, II empire]. One of three original watercolor drawings signed by Graf of uniform group. [See also: French Marine soldier, c.1786 (and) French troops in Africa, II empire]. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Unsigned original watercolor sketch; 2 uniform figures, small ink sketch of rear of jacket in lower left margin. Unsigned original watercolor sketch; 2 uniform figures, small ink sketch of rear of jacket in lower left margin. Upright, matted; margins; creased, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
The setting is a landscape with the "Pyrennian Mountains" in the far distance. On the left of the image, five European rulers of Wirtenberg, Saxony, Holland, Bavaria, and Prussia--identified as "The five that are fall'n," are seated or sprawled on the ground--the "Slough of Disgrace and Ridicule"--behind the figure of Napoleon, who stands in profile at the center of the image. King Joe is on the right of the image and he reaches with raised arms to take back the crown lifted from his head by the flying allegorical figure of "Spanish Liberty." Liberty is shown according to tradition as a female figure; in addition to the crown of Spain, she carries a liberty cap on a pole. The setting is a landscape with the "Pyrennian Mountains" in the far distance. On the left of the image, five European rulers of Wirtenberg, Saxony, Holland, Bavaria, and Prussia--identified as "The five that are fall'n," are seated or sprawled on the ground--the "Slough of Disgrace and Ridicule"--behind the figure of Napoleon, who stands in profile at the center of the image. King Joe is on the right of the image and he reaches with raised arms to take back the crown lifted from his head by the flying allegorical figure of "Spanish Liberty." Liberty is shown according to tradition as a female figure; in addition to the crown of Spain, she carries a liberty cap on a pole. Inscription: Pubd Sept. 17th 1808 by R. Ackermann, N. 101 Strand. Quotation: And there are Seven Kings, five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come, and when he cometh he must continue but a short space. Revelations, Chap 17. Verse 10.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; charcoal sketch of 2 propellers resting on equipment truck in front of large tent, silhouette of soldier at far right. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; charcoal sketch of 2 propellers resting on equipment truck in front of large tent, silhouette of soldier at far right. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
The scene is a crowded London street. The two buildings that border the image are White's coffee house (left), a Tory establishment, and Brooke's coffee house (right) a Whig establishment. French soldiers storm into White's and leave a bloody trail in their wake. As they enter they cut throats with their bayonets. An equally horrifying fate has come to George Canning and Lord Hawkesbury, who hang from a light post. Even the Royal princes face a terrible demise as they are stabbed and thrown from the balcony. Brooke's is also a center of nefarious industry. Thelwall (?), Landerdale and Stanhope parade the bloody head and truncated bottom half of Lord Grenville on the ends of a balance while the Duke of Bedford (in the guise of a bull) gores Edmund Burke, and Richard Sheridan carries sacks of money looted from the Treasury. The Tower of London can be seen burning in the center far distance of the image. This image plays on the exaggerated predictions of Edmund Burke. In this scene prominent Whig politicians join in on the rabble rousing and on the regicide that characterized the French Revolution in England. In the center of the image Fox, who is dressed in plebeian clothing, has tied Pitt to a "liberty tree"--a pole topped by a garland of flowers and the bonnet rouge of the revolution. Pitt is martyred for his party as Fox scourges his bare back with a bundle of twigs. A bloody ax lies on the cobble stones along with the heads of victims. The Whigs have even gone so far as to erect a guillotine on the balcony of Brooke's. A key has been inscribed by hand at the far left border of the sheet. Each of the twenty-three names listed in pen and ink corresponds to a numbered figure in the satire. The scene is a crowded London street. The two buildings that border the image are White's coffee house (left), a Tory establishment, and Brooke's coffee house (right) a Whig establishment. French soldiers storm into White's and leave a bloody trail in their wake. As they enter they cut throats with their bayonets. An equally horrifying fate has come to George Canning and Lord Hawkesbury, who hang from a light post. Even the Royal princes face a terrible demise as they are stabbed and thrown from the balcony. Brooke's is also a center of nefarious industry. Thelwall (?), Landerdale and Stanhope parade the bloody head and truncated bottom half of Lord Grenville on the ends of a balance while the Duke of Bedford (in the guise of a bull) gores Edmund Burke, and Richard Sheridan carries sacks of money looted from the Treasury. The Tower of London can be seen burning in the center far distance of the image. This image plays on the exaggerated predictions of Edmund Burke. In this scene prominent Whig politicians join in on the rabble rousing and on the regicide that characterized the French Revolution in England. In the center of the image Fox, who is dressed in plebeian clothing, has tied Pitt to a "liberty tree"--a pole topped by a garland of flowers and the bonnet rouge of the revolution. Pitt is martyred for his party as Fox scourges his bare back with a bundle of twigs. A bloody ax lies on the cobble stones along with the heads of victims. The Whigs have even gone so far as to erect a guillotine on the balcony of Brooke's. A key has been inscribed by hand at the far left border of the sheet. Each of the twenty-three names listed in pen and ink corresponds to a numbered figure in the satire. October 20, 1796 Inscription: Pubd. Octr. 20th 1796. by H. Humphrey New Bond Street. Printed Signature: Js. Gy. d.& fect. Annotation: 1. ....... 2. Lord Hawkesbury 3. Mr. Canning 4. Duke of Richmond 5. Mr. Fox 6. Mr. M. A. Taylor 7. Mr. Pitt 8. Mr. Thetwall 9. Ld. Landerdale 10. Ld. Stanhope 11. Ld. Grenville 12. Duke of Bedford 13. Mr. Burke 14. Ld. Sydney 15. Mr. Windham 16. Master of the Rolls 17. Mr. Erskine 18. Ld. Lansdown 19. Duke of Grafton 20. Dule of Norfolk 21. Lord Darby (?) 22. Mr. Sheridan 23. Mr. Dundas Text: Inscribed on a piece of paper over the hanged men: "New March to Paris by Betty Canning & Jenny Jenkison" Inscribed on the flags: "Vive La Republique" "Vive [La] Nation" Inscribed on the ribbon over the balance with Grenville's dismembered body: "Vive L'Egalité" Inscribed on the bonnet rouge topping the liberty pole: "LI/BER/TAS" Inscribed on the papers held by Erskine: "Magna Chart..." (l.), and "New Code of Laws" (r.). Inscribed on a paper under the plate holding three heads: "Killed Off for the Public Good" Inscribed on the books dropped by Burke: "Reflections upon a Regicide Peace" and "Letter to the Duke of Bedford." Inscribed on the collar of the ox: "Great Bedfordshire Ox." Inscribed on the sacks carried by Sheridan: "Remains of the Treasury" and "Requisition from the Bank of England." Inscribed on a gold basin filled with crowns: "J. Hall Apothecary to the New Constitution." Bundled as waste paper: "Acts of Parliament," "Bill of Rights," "Statutes..." Tag on basket containing head and bagpipes: "To the Care of Citizen Horne Tooke."
Colored engraving by Lerouge after Garneray; 'The 'aerial walks', a roller-coaster built in 1817 in Paris, with two tracks curving down on either side of a central tower; several figures strolling around in the foreground; in the background, at right, a mill' -- British Museum Colored engraving by Lerouge after Garneray; 'The 'aerial walks', a roller-coaster built in 1817 in Paris, with two tracks curving down on either side of a central tower; several figures strolling around in the foreground; in the background, at right, a mill' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted; plates mark, margins; slightly soiled. Paris, Bihn, 1952.
One of three unsigned original oval watercolors (somewhat crude). Promenade near harbor, with small figures of infantry drilling at right. [See also: Tent encampment adjoining hayfield and View in military compound on hill over harbor, man, woman and child walking.] One of three unsigned original oval watercolors (somewhat crude). Promenade near harbor, with small figures of infantry drilling at right. [See also: Tent encampment adjoining hayfield and View in military compound on hill over harbor, man, woman and child walking.] Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.
Colored line- and stipple-engraved caricature; 3 very corpulent personages, one in uniform, walking together. Colored line- and stipple-engraved caricature; 3 very corpulent personages, one in uniform, walking together. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Bessel "G...."--bottom right. Caption: Déposé à la Direction de l'Imprimerie Royale
Colored lithograph by and after Katzler and Sandmann, printed by Rauh; dead infantryman lying under tree in foreground, injured dog nearby, skirmishing soldiers in shrubbery in background. Colored lithograph by and after Katzler and Sandmann, printed by Rauh; dead infantryman lying under tree in foreground, injured dog nearby, skirmishing soldiers in shrubbery in background. Oblong folio; margins intact; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
Engraving half-title vignette (?); circle centering small military bust portrait flanked by banners, 3 lozenges and shield with resume or list of contents. Engraving half-title vignette (?); circle centering small military bust portrait flanked by banners, 3 lozenges and shield with resume or list of contents. Square, mounted on blue paper; margins; clean. title: Progression de l'Ecole du soldat caption: L'ecole du soldat est divisée en 3 partis. La 1re comprend ce qu'on enseigne à l'homme de recrue, avant de lui faire porter l'arme. La 2e maniemnt des armes, la charge et les feux. La 3e les différens pas, les principes de la marche de front et de flanc, des alignements, des conversions et des changements de directions label: 1re partie 1re leçon, Position du soldat sans armes movements de têtes à droits et à gauche. 2e leçon, A droite, à gauche demi tour à droite. 3e leçon, Principes du pas ordinre direct. 4e leçon, Prines du pas obliques label: IIIme partie. 1re leçon Réunion de 5 à 9 hommes pour la marche à différents pas. 2e leçon, Marche de flanc. 3e leçon, Principes d'alignement. 4e leçon, Principes des conversons et changements de directions label: II partie. 1re leçon, Principes du port d'armes. 2e leçon, Le maniment des armes. 3e leçon, Les charges précipitées. 4e leçon, Les feux dirts obliques et de deux rangs
Original watercolor signed by Opitz; group at gambling-table at right, includes standing Prussian officer, peasant woman on knees at left, other peasants in courtyard in left background; scene is probably in Poland. Original watercolor signed by Opitz; group at gambling-table at right, includes standing Prussian officer, peasant woman on knees at left, other peasants in courtyard in left background; scene is probably in Poland. Upright folio, mounted on tan paper; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Nebehay, 1972.
Printed program with col. border after M. de Fonrémis of hussars of various periods in procession. Printed program with col. border after M. de Fonrémis of hussars of various periods in procession. Upright medium folio; margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
63rd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 full-length uniform figures of officer in black jacket, blue trousers, red epaulettes, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. 63rd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 full-length uniform figures of officer in black jacket, blue trousers, red epaulettes, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Soldier, c. 1860; bust profile, cut out of blue paper, heightened in gold, mounted on white board and marbled paper. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Soldier, c. 1860; bust profile, cut out of blue paper, heightened in gold, mounted on white board and marbled paper. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
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/)