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.
Copper-engraving; military maneuvers or review taking place on plain in countryside, men and women spectators, children, mounted officers, wagon and carriage in foreground, another carriage with black servant on right. Copper-engraving; military maneuvers or review taking place on plain in countryside, men and women spectators, children, mounted officers, wagon and carriage in foreground, another carriage with black servant on right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, creased.
Lithograph, numbered 118 and 22; standing uniform figures at left, artillerymen with small cannons mounted on camels in right background. Lithograph, numbered 118 and 22; standing uniform figures at left, artillerymen with small cannons mounted on camels in right background. Oblong, matted; margins; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
One of a collection of crude hand colored line prints of infantry or cadet uniform figures, showing officers, non-commissioned officers, color-bearer, private. Figure in black with red trim. One of a collection of crude hand colored line prints of infantry or cadet uniform figures, showing officers, non-commissioned officers, color-bearer, private. Figure in black with red trim. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold "Persian Uniforms, c. 1840"; worn, torn, yellowed, worm-holes, soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1955.
Gouache painting on leaf from book, manuscript inscriptions above and below; mounted prince and retinue killing wild animals. Gouache painting on leaf from book, manuscript inscriptions above and below; mounted prince and retinue killing wild animals. Upright, matted; margins; yellowed, some small wormholes. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
1st in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of mounted cavalryman in orange coat, blue shawl, tall black cap, with musket on shoulder, facing left. 1st in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of mounted cavalryman in orange coat, blue shawl, tall black cap, with musket on shoulder, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped green; clean. London, Lawson, 1965.
One of a collection of 3 color caricature portraits after Thomas; full-length figures in uniform. See also: Foch and Frankie. One of a collection of 3 color caricature portraits after Thomas; full-length figures in uniform. See also: Foch and Frankie. Upright; margins; clean.
Hand-colored engraving or line-lithograph numbered Pl. 9; illustration of 2 standing uniform figures at left; illustration of standing and galloping uniform figures at right. Hand-colored engraving or line-lithograph numbered Pl. 9; illustration of 2 standing uniform figures at left; illustration of standing and galloping uniform figures at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored engraving by Lawson after Birch, printed by B. Rogers; Perry and staff in small boat going from one ship to another, naval battle on lake in background. Colored engraving by Lawson after Birch, printed by B. Rogers; Perry and staff in small boat going from one ship to another, naval battle on lake in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; repaired tears in lower margin, margin soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1947.
composed by Wm. Dressler. For piano. Cover lith. ill. by Ehrgott, Forbriger and Co. after sculpture by William Walcutt: standing figure of Perry in uniform, sword on right hand, gesturing and point with left hand.
Copper-engraving by and after Buno; hatless figure with baton in half-armor on rearing horse, small figures in armor in battle in background. Copper-engraving by and after Buno; hatless figure with baton in half-armor on rearing horse, small figures in armor in battle in background. Small upright folio; top and side margins entirely trimmed away; worn, yellowed, torn and mended. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Hand-colored engraving; equestrian portrait in marshal's hat, holding baton, landscape background. Hand-colored engraving; equestrian portrait in marshal's hat, holding baton, landscape background. Upright folio; margins; wrinkled, slightly stained. Paris, Roulleau, 1968. title: Pérignon, Maréchal de l'Empire caption: A Paris chez Basset Md d'Estampes et Fabricant de Papiers Peints Rue St. Jacques au coin de celles des Mathurins No 670
One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure looking down at musket in his hands. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure looking down at musket in his hands. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a pair (Per Telescopium exhibitio partis inferioris armamentarii (and) Per Telescopium exhibitio partis superioris armamentarii) of hand-colored engravings by and after Probst; interior view of arsenal, showing lower room where cannon and mortars are in storage. One of a pair (Per Telescopium exhibitio partis inferioris armamentarii (and) Per Telescopium exhibitio partis superioris armamentarii) of hand-colored engravings by and after Probst; interior view of arsenal, showing lower room where cannon and mortars are in storage. Oblong folio, one of two prints, matted; margins trimmed. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a pair (Per Telescopium exhibitio partis inferioris armamentarii (and) Per Telescopium exhibitio partis superioris armamentarii) of hand-colored engravings by and after Probst; interior view of arsenal, showing lower room where cannon and mortars are in storage. One of a pair (Per Telescopium exhibitio partis inferioris armamentarii (and) Per Telescopium exhibitio partis superioris armamentarii) of hand-colored engravings by and after Probst; interior view of arsenal, showing lower room where cannon and mortars are in storage. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Two pensioners standing and talking, one with a wooden leg; another one sitting on a bench, building behind them. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Two pensioners standing and talking, one with a wooden leg; another one sitting on a bench, building behind them. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn, plate mark. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
Certificate covering service from 1848 to 1851 with color lithographic illustration of uniform group by P.S. Duval after A. Newsam. Certificate covering service from 1848 to 1851 with color lithographic illustration of uniform group by P.S. Duval after A. Newsam. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; stained, edges worn. title provided by cataloger
Original sketch in brown ink, signed and dated by Stevenson; back view of soldiers seated inside train compartment. Original sketch in brown ink, signed and dated by Stevenson; back view of soldiers seated inside train compartment. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of street on military base, showing various small buildings, telephone poles, etc. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of street on military base, showing various small buildings, telephone poles, etc. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of military base, showing various buildings, electrical or phone lines and poles in foreground. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of military base, showing various buildings, electrical or phone lines and poles in foreground. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean.
Unsigned pencil sketch by Day; bust portrait of man. Unsigned pencil sketch by Day; bust portrait of man. Upright folio; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 3 unsigned drawings by Hoffbauer after contemporary documents: Pencil and crayon drawing of officer of garde française, 1785. See also: b) Pencil drawing or tracing of dragoon; c) Pencil drawing or tracing of hussar. One of a collection of 3 unsigned drawings by Hoffbauer after contemporary documents: Pencil and crayon drawing of officer of garde française, 1785. See also: b) Pencil drawing or tracing of dragoon; c) Pencil drawing or tracing of hussar. Small upright folio; matted. Title supplied by cataloger. Presented, '58, by Mrs. Hoffbauer.
One of a suite of 12 mounted copper engraved plates by Heinrich Ullrich, one or more after Mayr, showing military dress of various ranks. Figure facing right holding pole or spear with both hands. One of a suite of 12 mounted copper engraved plates by Heinrich Ullrich, one or more after Mayr, showing military dress of various ranks. Figure facing right holding pole or spear with both hands. Bound in 3/4 red morocco decorated gold and red marble boards, no title. London, 1949
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in salmon costume holding halberd. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in salmon costume holding halberd. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
Original watercolor sketch by Chirm; mounted prince at head of cavalry at left, slain enemy falling from horse at centre, infantry fleeling at right. Original watercolor sketch by Chirm; mounted prince at head of cavalry at left, slain enemy falling from horse at centre, infantry fleeling at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.
Hand-colored steel engraving; 2 peeresses in robes, each carrying coronet. Hand-colored steel engraving; 2 peeresses in robes, each carrying coronet. Small upright; margins trimmed; clean.
Composed by Kuffner. For piano. Cover lith. ill.: officer in regimental dress uniform, small figures of soldiers, horses, and tents in landscape background.
