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.
Military post headquarters building with an ambulance, truck and automobiles parked in front. Pencil on paper, edges outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same piece of cardboard as the work entitled "Jeep and Planes at Military Post." Military post headquarters building with an ambulance, truck and automobiles parked in front. Pencil on paper, edges outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same piece of cardboard as the work entitled "Jeep and Planes at Military Post."
7th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted lancer in tan coat, red jacket, helmet, facing left. 7th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted lancer in tan coat, red jacket, helmet, facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson, from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.
11th in collection of 12 chromolithograph prints or posters; caricature showing giant Russian seated with cannon on coastline of Manchuria and Port Arthur, tiny figure of Japanese officer, with sword, is shouting warning at Russian, and is restrained by John Bull while Uncle Sam looks on. 11th in collection of 12 chromolithograph prints or posters; caricature showing giant Russian seated with cannon on coastline of Manchuria and Port Arthur, tiny figure of Japanese officer, with sword, is shouting warning at Russian, and is restrained by John Bull while Uncle Sam looks on. Large oblong and upright folio, matted; edges repaired. London, Francis Edwards, 1967. text and title in Russian; translation by cataloger
1st in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; group of 8 standing and 2 mounted uniform figures, 1 holding reins of horse, standing figure at far left leaning elbow on low column; penciled identifying notations underneath. 1st in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; group of 8 standing and 2 mounted uniform figures, 1 holding reins of horse, standing figure at far left leaning elbow on low column; penciled identifying notations underneath. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.
Depicts trucks being loaded onto transport ships for the D-Day Invasion. Blimps hover in the air above. Depicts trucks being loaded onto transport ships for the D-Day Invasion. Blimps hover in the air above. Bierly served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion at Fort Meade during most of 1943 before joining the 635th Engineer Camouflage Company in England.
A set of drawings on five pieces of paper, mounted onto thin cardboard. Upper left and right drawings depict seated soldiers. Center right depicts a soldier's head in profile. Lower left depicts a soldier's head, full face, wearing goggles on his forehead. Lower right depicts a soldier in profile wearing a helmet and headphones. 35.4 x 27.8 cm overall (mount size) A set of drawings on five pieces of paper, mounted onto thin cardboard. Upper left and right drawings depict seated soldiers. Center right depicts a soldier's head in profile. Lower left depicts a soldier's head, full face, wearing goggles on his forehead. Lower right depicts a soldier in profile wearing a helmet and headphones. 35.4 x 27.8 cm overall (mount size)
Lithographic offprint of photograph; full-length portrait of cavalryman wearing Prussian spiked helmet, pistol in holster at waist in front, shoulder-belt pack, cavalry boots; right hand on sabre; plain studio backdrop. Lithographic offprint of photograph; full-length portrait of cavalryman wearing Prussian spiked helmet, pistol in holster at waist in front, shoulder-belt pack, cavalry boots; right hand on sabre; plain studio backdrop. Upright, on black paper mat; no margins; clean.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, half-length portrait of woman in striped blouse, facing left, looking forward. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, half-length portrait of woman in striped blouse, facing left, looking forward. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Mezzotint by Clint after Lonsdale; full-length portrait in civilian dress, standing near rocket-firing guns, besieged city and fires in distance. Mezzotint by Clint after Lonsdale; full-length portrait in civilian dress, standing near rocket-firing guns, besieged city and fires in distance. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
Bust portrait pencil sketch on blue paper of soldier signed and dated by Day. Bust portrait pencil sketch on blue paper of soldier signed and dated by Day. Upright folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch; port. of soldier wearing cap, in near-profile facing left. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch; port. of soldier wearing cap, in near-profile facing left. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
1 watercolor inscribed 'Shell Pace -41'; head and shoulders of soldier 1 watercolor inscribed 'Shell Pace -41'; head and shoulders of soldier Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)
Sepia photograph of 14 soldiers standing outside of a tent. Notation on back reads: 'New York 7th Regiment; Drill at Peekskill, taken between 1885 and 1898' (probably 1883). Sepia photograph of 14 soldiers standing outside of a tent. Notation on back reads: 'New York 7th Regiment; Drill at Peekskill, taken between 1885 and 1898' (probably 1883). Oblong medium folio; mounted on tan paper; worn, torn, faded, spotted.
Original albumen or carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; portrait of officer in uniform, with 3 medals, standing beside white pedestal at right, left hand on hilt of sabre, spiked helmet (with Hessian coat-of-arms) on pedestal; studio background. Original albumen or carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; portrait of officer in uniform, with 3 medals, standing beside white pedestal at right, left hand on hilt of sabre, spiked helmet (with Hessian coat-of-arms) on pedestal; studio background. Upright, on black paper mat; not margins; clean.
Original albumen or carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; portrait of officer in uniform, seated beside small round table at right, left hand on hilt of sabre, spiked helmet (with Hessian coat-of-arms) on table; studio background. Original albumen or carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; portrait of officer in uniform, seated beside small round table at right, left hand on hilt of sabre, spiked helmet (with Hessian coat-of-arms) on table; studio background. Upright, on black paper mat; not margins; clean.
Original pencil sketch of a man with headphones facing left. Original pencil sketch of a man with headphones facing left. Upright medium folio; matted; margins; soiled and torn.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Clark; uniform figure of king, wearing uniform of 18th King George's Own Lancers, and turban, domed building in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Clark; uniform figure of king, wearing uniform of 18th King George's Own Lancers, and turban, domed building in background. Upright folio on board, matted.
Albumen print photograph by Charles Photographe, 46, allées de Tourny, Bordeaux; half-length portrait of soldier in uniform, wearing kepi and medals. Handwritten note on verso reads : "A Monsieur Chotard, souvenir de bonne amitié et m'entière sympathie."; signed, Gab'l Cremery, 16 Mar. '71. Albumen print photograph by Charles Photographe, 46, allées de Tourny, Bordeaux; half-length portrait of soldier in uniform, wearing kepi and medals. Handwritten note on verso reads : "A Monsieur Chotard, souvenir de bonne amitié et m'entière sympathie."; signed, Gab'l Cremery, 16 Mar. '71. Upright, in envelope; margins; faded, soiled. title provided by cataloger
Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann mounted on card; soldier sitting, inscribed New Guinea May (?) 43 Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann mounted on card; soldier sitting, inscribed New Guinea May (?) 43 Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
Sepia photograph of ballroom, women in gowns, and men in dress uniforms - American flags draped on the walls, gilt birdcages hanging from chandeliers. Sepia photograph of ballroom, women in gowns, and men in dress uniforms - American flags draped on the walls, gilt birdcages hanging from chandeliers. Oblong medium folio; mounted on gray board; margins trimmed; clean.
Original chalk drawing; head and shoulders on man in uniform Original chalk drawing; head and shoulders on man in uniform Small upright folio. London, Meridian Rare Books, 2017. 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/)
Original watercolor signed and dated July, 1841 by Bone; 3/4-length portrait of officer, outdoors, with headgear under arm. Original watercolor signed and dated July, 1841 by Bone; 3/4-length portrait of officer, outdoors, with headgear under arm. Large upright, matted; no margins; clean; exhibited at Royal Academy, 1842 (No. 621). London, Parker Gallery, 1955. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor caricature signed 'Geo. H. Haslewood, Bridgnorth' (after James Gillray); standing figure in military costume, gesturing, farm burning in right distance. Original watercolor caricature signed 'Geo. H. Haslewood, Bridgnorth' (after James Gillray); standing figure in military costume, gesturing, farm burning in right distance. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; somewhat worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
1 original miniature on ivory behind glass mounted in oval laquered wood and gilt metal frame; half-length portrait in uniform 1 original miniature on ivory behind glass mounted in oval laquered wood and gilt metal frame; half-length portrait in uniform 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/)
Engraving by and after King; oval bust portrait of Dewey in enframement of nautical trophies, allegorical figure flanked by illustration of naval battle and view of arch below. Engraving by and after King; oval bust portrait of Dewey in enframement of nautical trophies, allegorical figure flanked by illustration of naval battle and view of arch below. Upright, in cream paper folder printed black and red; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Bennett, 1956.
Head and shoulders of a sleeping Marine with hand on helmet. Head and shoulders of a sleeping Marine with hand on helmet. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Censor's stamp. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
Original oil on paper bust portrait of a soldier in profile. Original oil on paper bust portrait of a soldier in profile. Upright large folio; margins; yellowed. Title provided by cataloger.
In this composite profile bust, the profile of the Duke of Wellington is constructed out of military fortifications and heraldry. In the place of hair the head sprouts laurel, and a drum grows in the place of an ear. The sheet is in relatively good condition, but has darkened with age In this composite profile bust, the profile of the Duke of Wellington is constructed out of military fortifications and heraldry. In the place of hair the head sprouts laurel, and a drum grows in the place of an ear. The sheet is in relatively good condition, but has darkened with age Published by Thomas McLean, n.d.. For another composite profile, see Broadley 569. Caption: "I should think this head possest some talent for Military affairs." Phrenological Lecture
Watercolor signed and dated by Bailly, 1836; three-quarter-length figure in full dress uniform seated near window by curtain, ship in distance Watercolor signed and dated by Bailly, 1836; three-quarter-length figure in full dress uniform seated near window by curtain, ship in distance Upright medium folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2018 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/)
Mezzotint; equestrian portrait of unidentified prince in uniform (the caption has been cut-off), on a rearing horse facing left, Schonbrunn Palace in landscape background. Mezzotint; equestrian portrait of unidentified prince in uniform (the caption has been cut-off), on a rearing horse facing left, Schonbrunn Palace in landscape background. Large upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; worn, edges repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.