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.
Engraving by Mogalli after Velázquez; full-length portrait in part-armor on rearing horse, attendant with helmet at left, allegorical figures above. Engraving by Mogalli after Velázquez; full-length portrait in part-armor on rearing horse, attendant with helmet at left, allegorical figures above. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.
Stipple-engraving by Thos. Williamson; grouping of 11 bust portraits of King and Royal Family, of whom 4 are in uniform. Stipple-engraving by Thos. Williamson; grouping of 11 bust portraits of King and Royal Family, of whom 4 are in uniform. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title: Phillip I King of the French & His Family caption: 1. The King. 2. The Queen. 3. The King's Sister. 4. Duke d'Orleans. 5. Mad. d'Orleans. 6. Mad de Valois. 7. Duke de Nemours. 8. Mad. de Beaugelois. 9. Prince de Joinville. 10. Duke de Aumale. 11. Duke de Montpensier
Copper engraving; group of princes, aides and officers conferring in foreground, panorama of city under siege in background, vignettes of sieges, military scenes and plans below, with almanac table for (1690?). Copper engraving; group of princes, aides and officers conferring in foreground, panorama of city under siege in background, vignettes of sieges, military scenes and plans below, with almanac table for (1690?). Large upright folio, folded; margins; creased, slightly stained. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1962.
Engraving; equestrian portrait, riding towards left, wearing Order of the Golden Fleece, panorama of city in background. Engraving; equestrian portrait, riding towards left, wearing Order of the Golden Fleece, panorama of city in background. Large, mounted on cream paper, margins severely trimmed; from Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman, 1969.
Engraving (from book); bust portrait in armor, waring Order of the Golden Fleece, hatless, in oval enframement. Engraving (from book); bust portrait in armor, waring Order of the Golden Fleece, hatless, in oval enframement. Small upright folio, mounted on cream paper; plate mark, margins trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Engraving by Petrus Persetti of Piacenza after Peroni of Parma; half-length portrait in armor and orders in oval enframement with arms below. Engraving by Petrus Persetti of Piacenza after Peroni of Parma; half-length portrait in armor and orders in oval enframement with arms below. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Uncolored lithograph by Engelmann after Jacob; oval bust portrait in uniform. Uncolored lithograph by Engelmann after Jacob; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio; margins; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
Copper-engraving by Duflos after Santerre: oval half-length portrait in armor, arms at bottom. Copper-engraving by Duflos after Santerre: oval half-length portrait in armor, arms at bottom. Upright medium folio, mounted on cream paper, in white board mount; margins trimmed close; yellowed, slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: Philippe Duc d'Orléans, Petit Fils de France. Régent du Royaume. Caption: A Paris chez Duflos rue St. Jacques 1716. Caption: Santerre Pinx. Caption: Duflos sculp.
Sepia aquatint by and after Ziegler; man with sword and musket, outdoors, small figures of farmers armed with pitchforks etc. in right background. Sepia aquatint by and after Ziegler; man with sword and musket, outdoors, small figures of farmers armed with pitchforks etc. in right background. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; browned, soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
Engraving by Franciscus Spierre; 3/4-length portrait in armor and large plumed hat, holding baton, helmet and gauntlet on table at left. Engraving by Franciscus Spierre; 3/4-length portrait in armor and large plumed hat, holding baton, helmet and gauntlet on table at left. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed close; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Regamey; woman standing with official and naval officer in center, talking to child drum major and cadet, cadets, French and others, officers in background and nearby. Original watercolor signed and dated by Regamey; woman standing with official and naval officer in center, talking to child drum major and cadet, cadets, French and others, officers in background and nearby. Small oblong folio, mounted on cream paper; narrow margins; slight foxing. Camden, Me., Staack, 1961.
arranged for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to Captain Geo. Cadwalader by Francis Johnson. For piano. Cover title. Illustration on cover: lithograph of Capt. Cadwalader in front of his troops on a military camp.
arranged for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to Captain Geo. Cadwalader by Francis Johnson. For piano. Cover title. Illustration on cover: lithograph of Capt. Cadwalader in front of his troops on a military camp.
B.W. Thayer's Lithography Boston; A.F. Winnemore, Engr. B.W. Thayer's Lithography Boston; A.F. Winnemore, Engr. For piano. Composed by Edward L. White. As performed by the Boston Brass Band.
B.W. Thayer's Lithography Boston; A.F. Winnemore, Engr. B.W. Thayer's Lithography Boston; A.F. Winnemore, Engr. For piano. Composed by Edward L. White. As performed by the Boston Brass Band.
37th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of military musicians; fifer at left, in black and yellow outfit, drummer at right, in red and blue. 37th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of military musicians; fifer at left, in black and yellow outfit, drummer at right, in red and blue. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
5th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of fifer in blue jacket with elaborate trim, yellow trousers and waistcoat, cocked hat, playing fife. 5th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of fifer in blue jacket with elaborate trim, yellow trousers and waistcoat, cocked hat, playing fife. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure holding boxing gloves. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure holding boxing gloves. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. 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/)
17th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in light blue coat, black trim, pale yellow trousers, tricorn hat, holding paper and pen. 17th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in light blue coat, black trim, pale yellow trousers, tricorn hat, holding paper and pen. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
2nd in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, frontal view, pointing baton with right hand; town in background. 2nd in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, frontal view, pointing baton with right hand; town in background. Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed.
4th in collection of 4 copper-engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Abraham and Pierre Aubry; mounted general, Petrus Serin, (Petar Zrinski, Pieter Zerin), wearing felt cap, waving sword, 2 wounded foot soldiers in foreground, battle in background. 4th in collection of 4 copper-engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Abraham and Pierre Aubry; mounted general, Petrus Serin, (Petar Zrinski, Pieter Zerin), wearing felt cap, waving sword, 2 wounded foot soldiers in foreground, battle in background. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed close; slightly worn and foxed; New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
Copper engraving by Jo. Bapt. Cecchi and Benedictus Eredi after Tonelli; conversation-piece court group portrait showing Archduke Peter Leopold of Austria with wife Maria Aloysia of Spain and numerous children, some of male figures in uniform. Copper engraving by Jo. Bapt. Cecchi and Benedictus Eredi after Tonelli; conversation-piece court group portrait showing Archduke Peter Leopold of Austria with wife Maria Aloysia of Spain and numerous children, some of male figures in uniform. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Lithograph; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoor background with smaller figures of soldiers around campfire at left, sentry at right. Lithograph; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoor background with smaller figures of soldiers around campfire at left, sentry at right. Upright folio; margins intact; 2 repaired tears. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
Lithograph (by and) after V. Adam from the above series, numbered 21; standing figure of hussar, outdoors facing left, small figure of hussar and horse in background. Lithograph (by and) after V. Adam from the above series, numbered 21; standing figure of hussar, outdoors facing left, small figure of hussar and horse in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Sepia lithograph (proof before letters?); 3/4-length portrait in national costume, with sabre. Sepia lithograph (proof before letters?); 3/4-length portrait in national costume, with sabre. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
2nd of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of sharpshooter in dark blue-green uniform, wearing rifle, pointing toward right, in mountain landscape. 2nd of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of sharpshooter in dark blue-green uniform, wearing rifle, pointing toward right, in mountain landscape. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F. L(lull); partially kneeling woman in uniform. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F. L(lull); partially kneeling woman in uniform. Depicts Candelaria Pérez (1810-1870), a Chilean soldier, who served in the War of the Confederation (1836–39) against the Peru–Bolivian Confederation. Initially, she was a cantinière but she took up a rifle and fought alongside the men she served with. She was considered the hero of the Battle of Yungay, during which when she led an assault against the entrenched Confederate troops. She was given official recognition and the rank of sergeant after the battle -- Wikipedia Presented, 1969, by Llull.
Bird's-eye view of encampment and artillery target-shooting Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. Large oblong folio; bound in 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".
Original unsigned watercolor; grenadiers in defensive array inside square masonry fortification on plain in landscape, attacking troops approaching in distance, artillery explosion on right of redoubt. Original unsigned watercolor; grenadiers in defensive array inside square masonry fortification on plain in landscape, attacking troops approaching in distance, artillery explosion on right of redoubt. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman, 1952.