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 a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue/gray and wearing white gloves facing right. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue/gray and wearing white gloves facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
9th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing Private facing forward. 9th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing Private facing forward.
One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; mint condition. Paris, 1954.
1 watercolor; soldier walking to the right carrying package 1 watercolor; soldier walking to the right carrying package Oblong medium folio. Holte, Denmark, gift of Anita Tauber, 1997 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 a suite of 4 unsigned primitive but detailed gouache or watercolor drawings of uniform figures; private standing with rifle, barracks behind with three small soldier figures. One of a suite of 4 unsigned primitive but detailed gouache or watercolor drawings of uniform figures; private standing with rifle, barracks behind with three small soldier figures. Upright medium folio, matted; margins,slightly soiled, right margins torn and worn, in red cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped red. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
4th in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of private in dark blue uniform and cap, scarlet sash, facing left. 4th in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of private in dark blue uniform and cap, scarlet sash, facing left. Unbound; slightly soiled; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather labels st. gold. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.
Lithograph proof by and after Raffet signed and dated 'Sheerness 17 September 1854'; 4 standing figures in uniform drawn at Sheerness, Kent, where 1,140 Russian prisoners captured at Bomarsund were being held on the prison ships Devonshire and Benbow. Lithograph proof by and after Raffet signed and dated 'Sheerness 17 September 1854'; 4 standing figures in uniform drawn at Sheerness, Kent, where 1,140 Russian prisoners captured at Bomarsund were being held on the prison ships Devonshire and Benbow. From the collection of Hector Giacomelli. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.
Three figures kneeling on ground, over an open map. Three figures kneeling on ground, over an open map. Bohrod was one of the original artists employed in the 1943 War Art Program serving in the South Pacific. Following the suspension of the program, his contract was taken over by Life magazine and he saw action in 1944 and 1945 in Europe and the Pacific. His pictures of these campaigns appeared in the magazine.
A landscape scene of a prisoner of war camp with barracks and bare trees. There is a white margin around the main image. Signed and dated. A landscape scene of a prisoner of war camp with barracks and bare trees. There is a white margin around the main image. Signed and dated. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.
12th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); prisoner being forced between 2 rows of pikemen. 12th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); prisoner being forced between 2 rows of pikemen. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of 3 prints; mounted Prussian dragoon on galloping horse hauling mounted French cavalryman by the arm toward Prussian lines in background. 3rd in collection of 3 prints; mounted Prussian dragoon on galloping horse hauling mounted French cavalryman by the arm toward Prussian lines in background. Oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. EuP1870f-1a-b], matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
Several depictions of prison camp buildings and a guard tower, as well as several figure studies. This is the verso of a work entitled "Reclining and Seated Figure Studies." Several depictions of prison camp buildings and a guard tower, as well as several figure studies. This is the verso of a work entitled "Reclining and Seated Figure Studies." Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.
At the top of the sheet is a drawing of the gates of a prisoner of war camp. At the bottom are three German soldiers in uniform, the one at the left is carrying a rifle over this shoulder. The one in the center and on the right are officers. At the top of the sheet is a drawing of the gates of a prisoner of war camp. At the bottom are three German soldiers in uniform, the one at the left is carrying a rifle over this shoulder. The one in the center and on the right are officers. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.
On the left a group of soldiers stand and sit around a table with long benches in a mess hall. On the right a group of soldiers are seen from behind. This is the recto of the work entitled "Polish Refugees; Forced March, Slept in Barns." On the left a group of soldiers stand and sit around a table with long benches in a mess hall. On the right a group of soldiers are seen from behind. This is the recto of the work entitled "Polish Refugees; Forced March, Slept in Barns." Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.
A corner of a military prison camp with watchtower and barbed wire. Includes autumn foliage and birch trees. Signed and dated. Surrounded by a white border several inches wide (varies on each side) 29 x 22.6 cm. full page. 21.5 x 16 cm. image only. A corner of a military prison camp with watchtower and barbed wire. Includes autumn foliage and birch trees. Signed and dated. Surrounded by a white border several inches wide (varies on each side) 29 x 22.6 cm. full page. 21.5 x 16 cm. image only. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.
A corner of a military prison camp with watchtower and barbed wire. Signed and dated. Capece was in a German POW camp beginning in 1944 so the date of 1942 is curious. A corner of a military prison camp with watchtower and barbed wire. Signed and dated. Capece was in a German POW camp beginning in 1944 so the date of 1942 is curious. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.
Hand coloured copper envgraving; view in city showing combat and conflagration, massacre of citizens in foreground, woman being attacked. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; yellowed. Hand coloured copper envgraving; view in city showing combat and conflagration, massacre of citizens in foreground, woman being attacked. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; yellowed. Title: Prise et Pillage de la Ville de Bergop-zoom. Caption: PILLAGE DE BERGOPZOM Number: 200 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
A view of the Ponte Milvio during the Siege of Rome, June 4, 1849 A view of the Ponte Milvio during the Siege of Rome, June 4, 1849 From Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849
Remains of a battery with dead bodies, soldiers advancing beyond Remains of a battery with dead bodies, soldiers advancing beyond Sub-title reads: "Les Romains eurent, dans cette affaire, environs 400 morts qui demeurerent épats sur tout le terrain parcouru par nos colonnes. Les cannoniers de la batterie du mur Aurélien furent presque tous tués sur leurs pièces; quelques-uns, appartenant a l'artillerie Suisse, tenteren vainement d'emmener deux de leurs canons." From Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849.
One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Battle of Valenciennes. One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Battle of Valenciennes. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, foxed.
One of a collection of 22 double-paged engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink and in bottom margins. Victory at Tournai. One of a collection of 22 double-paged engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink and in bottom margins. Victory at Tournai. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, yellowed.
Engraving by Le Beau after Nodet [sic], numbered 19; officers near 2 tents in right foreground, cavalry, infantry and artillery attacking city in background, bay in distance. Engraving by Le Beau after Nodet [sic], numbered 19; officers near 2 tents in right foreground, cavalry, infantry and artillery attacking city in background, bay in distance. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; stained, foxed Paris, Grangié sale, 1965
Hand-colored engraving; group of mounted officers in foreground with army and town in distance; all surrounded by floral surround, to supporters, eagle, etc. Hand-colored engraving; group of mounted officers in foreground with army and town in distance; all surrounded by floral surround, to supporters, eagle, etc. Measurement with plate-mark: 39.8 x 24.8 cm.
21st in collection of 38 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates by and after Rugendas, 1 engraved by Küpfer; panoramic view of siege of walled town (Regensburg); Napoleon in left foreground, seated on crate, issuing orders to staff. Title below also in German. 21st in collection of 38 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates by and after Rugendas, 1 engraved by Küpfer; panoramic view of siege of walled town (Regensburg); Napoleon in left foreground, seated on crate, issuing orders to staff. Title below also in German. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plates I-XX in orange marble board portfolio, plates XXI ff. in blue marble board portfolio, black cloth backs; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1951.
1 of 3 colored aquatint plates by Charon after Martinet, showing Napoleon with staff, battles in background below town, 8 small medallion portraits of commanders in border. 1 of 3 colored aquatint plates by Charon after Martinet, showing Napoleon with staff, battles in background below town, 8 small medallion portraits of commanders in border. Oblong folio, plate mark, margins; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1953. Title: PRISE DE RATISBONNE Par l'Armée Française Le 23 Avril, 1809. Caption: La Veille l'Armée Autrichienne, ayant été battue toute la journé près d'Eckmül, fut forçée de fuir dans le plus horrible désordre sur Ratisbonne, où elle s'occupa toute la nuit à construire un second pont pour façiliter sa retraite. Le 23 à huit heures du matin elle commençait à le traverser ainsi que celui de Ratisbonne quand Napoléon mit de nouveau ses troupes en mouvement pour attaquer les grenadiers de la reserve et toute la Cavalerie ennemie qui s'etait mis en bataille pour protèger la retraite; mais notre avant garde les força á rentrer dans la Ville ainsi que son arrière garde harcelée par le Duc de Montébello qui vint former ses troupes en bataille à 800 pas des ports de la Ville. des Officiers qui avaient remarqué une bréche entre ces mêmes portes vinrent de suite en prevenir le Maréchal qui à la tête d'un bataillon descend dans le fosse, aborde la bréche, passé par cette ouverture, gagne une Poterne l'ouvre malgré le feu de l'ennemi et pénétre dans la Ville où nous fumes bientõt en force, tout ce qui fut résistance fut sabré, l'ennemi n'eut pas les tems de couper le pont et nos Soldats passérent pêle mêle avec lui sur la rive gauche. Napoléon fut blessé au pied droit; le premier Chirurgien Ivan le pensa, mais il était si impatient qu'il monta à cheval avant que l'appareil fut entiérement place. Comme on lui représentait qu'il s'exposait trop, il répondit en souriant: Que voulez vous? il faut bien que je voye ce qui se passe. l'Ennemi perdit dans ces deux journées 7 à 8 mille homes tués ou blesses et 22 mille prisonniers. Le M.al Davoust dont les dispositions savants etaient cause du success, reçut le titre de Prince d'Eckmül, nom du principal champ de bataille. Caption: Martinet del Caption: Déposé Caption: Charon sculp. Label(s): Mal. Duroc, Mal. Masséna, Mal. Davoust, Mal. Oudinot, Ian Ier Chirurgien, Lieut. Gal Corbineau
Color lithograph by and after Adam, printed by Delarme; zouaves capturing fortifications. Color lithograph by and after Adam, printed by Delarme; zouaves capturing fortifications. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1955.
One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma showing battle scenes in France and Flanders. Depicts the capture of Neuss by the army of the Duke of Parma on July 26 1586. with skirmishes and besieging troops in the foreground 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Battle scene along river. One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma showing battle scenes in France and Flanders. Depicts the capture of Neuss by the army of the Duke of Parma on July 26 1586. with skirmishes and besieging troops in the foreground 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Battle scene along river. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, yellowed.
Colored lithograph by Cheyère; wounded and retreating Greek infantry at left, battle near fortified town in background, sea and warships in distance. Colored lithograph by Cheyère; wounded and retreating Greek infantry at left, battle near fortified town in background, sea and warships in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Victory at Maastricht. One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Victory at Maastricht. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, yellowed.
