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.
Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Reeks, of naked soldiers diving into the water off the bow of a transport ship. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Reeks, of naked soldiers diving into the water off the bow of a transport ship. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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.
One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. One soldier on horseback killing another while his horse runs off. One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. One soldier on horseback killing another while his horse runs off. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates, including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates, including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. Unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.
Original charcoal pencil sketch on folded sheet, signed and dated by Greenhalgh; cartoon showing soldier in pup tent at night, writing; poem written in pencil below image Original charcoal pencil sketch on folded sheet, signed and dated by Greenhalgh; cartoon showing soldier in pup tent at night, writing; poem written in pencil below image Ink caption reads : "On Green Island with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the South Pacific". Published in Yank, April 21, 1944, page 20 as: "This Kiwi was doing some poetic speculating during the first night the Jap bombers came over."
Original photograph of a Royal Air Force nurse unfastening her harness after parachuting to the ground from a plane. Original photograph of a Royal Air Force nurse unfastening her harness after parachuting to the ground from a plane. Medium oblong folio; margins; clean.
Original photograph of Royal Air Force nurse landing on the ground after parachuting from a plane, medical equipment on the ground in the distance. Original photograph of Royal Air Force nurse landing on the ground after parachuting from a plane, medical equipment on the ground in the distance. Medium oblong folio; margins; clean.
Engraving by George Bickham the younger; standing uniform figure with standard and musket, 4 designs of standards at top. Engraving by George Bickham the younger; standing uniform figure with standard and musket, 4 designs of standards at top. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.
One Marine in the foreground sleeps, leaning against the back of a trench; another is seen from the rear, keeping watch beside a machine gun. One Marine in the foreground sleeps, leaning against the back of a trench; another is seen from the rear, keeping watch beside a machine gun. 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. Title from typed label affixed to verso. It continues: 'Yama is covered by two Joes and their light machine gun. One guards while the other relaxes'. Also includes censor's stamp.
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Day, of soldier outdoors, on maneuvers at Camp Howze, Texas. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Day, of soldier outdoors, on maneuvers at Camp Howze, Texas. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean.
One of a collection of 6color lithograph caricatures after Harry Payne from the series 'Reynolds' British Army', this one dated 1881 by the artist. Three soldiers in stable dress rushing to squeeze through canteen door. One of a collection of 6color lithograph caricatures after Harry Payne from the series 'Reynolds' British Army', this one dated 1881 by the artist. Three soldiers in stable dress rushing to squeeze through canteen door. Upright medium folio, matted; trimmed, yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of a Marine seated on the ground, looking to his left, after an explosion. Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of a Marine seated on the ground, looking to his left, after an explosion. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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 watercolor signed and dated by Reeks; Japanese soldier with arms raised, led at gunpoint by U.S. soldier; 2 more soldiers in background; sea in distance; dead men and blasted vehicle in foreground. Original watercolor signed and dated by Reeks; Japanese soldier with arms raised, led at gunpoint by U.S. soldier; 2 more soldiers in background; sea in distance; dead men and blasted vehicle in foreground. 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.
English version by E. Frankford. For voice and piano. German and English words. First line of text: At dead of night when on my beat = Steh' ich in finstrer Mitternacht. Cover lithograph illustration printed black and green: sentry standing outside camp at night.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks of boxes and shells on a field. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks of boxes and shells on a field. Title from typed label affixed to verso. It continues: "The boxes in the foreground contain picnic acid mines. In the background are yardstick mines and five-inch shells." 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.
A Marine lies dead, sprawled across the foreground of the work, in front of a cave entrance. Another Marine stands in the left background and looks back at him. A Marine lies dead, sprawled across the foreground of the work, in front of a cave entrance. Another Marine stands in the left background and looks back at him. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. One figure on horseback holding sword, another figure standing holding pendant; buildings in background. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. One figure on horseback holding sword, another figure standing holding pendant; buildings in background. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
words and music by Geo. F. Root. For voice, optional chorus (SATB)--and piano. "Sequel to Tramp, tramp, tramp." First line of text: O! the day it came at last. First line of chorus: On, on, on the boys came marching. Wood-engraved cover design by Copcutt-Williams, with 5 vignettes of military and sentimental scenes, scrolls, foliage, etc.
inscribed to the memory of Major Ringgold, late of the U.S. Light Artillery, by John H. Hewitt. Song; for voice and piano. First line of text: On to the charge, our bugle rang. Cover lith. illustration by Bufford: battlefield scene, with an eagle perched next to a grave and an American flag with black bunting over it. Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 7 as "Webb, graveur"
A partial view of a troop transport ship, with Marines seen in silhouette, looking into the distance. Another ship is seen in the background. A partial view of a troop transport ship, with Marines seen in silhouette, looking into the distance. Another ship is seen in the background. Title from manuscript label affixed to verso. 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.
Subject: Mounted yeomanry trooper on veldt; letter 'O' of title superimposed on Royal Crest and two lances. Subject: Mounted yeomanry trooper on veldt; letter 'O' of title superimposed on Royal Crest and two lances. Title continues: words by R. Welsh, music by G. E. Scholes. Price 4/-
Marines appear in dense foliage. Numbered 1/5 and signed. Marines appear in dense foliage. Numbered 1/5 and signed. Gibney served as a combat artist with the United States Marine Corps and participated in the battles for Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. At the end of the war, he was with the occupation forces in Japan. Gift of the artist, 1995.
1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; supply wagon, soldiers and encampment, captioned on verso: 'On the road'. 'Lager Bier Wagon' Reproduced in Harper's Weekly, June 22, 1861, page 392 1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; supply wagon, soldiers and encampment, captioned on verso: 'On the road'. 'Lager Bier Wagon' Reproduced in Harper's Weekly, June 22, 1861, page 392 Small folio. New Haven, William Reese & Co., 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/)
Original unsigned ink drawing; naval non-com. or coast-guardsman with sword and pistols patrolling beach. Original unsigned ink drawing; naval non-com. or coast-guardsman with sword and pistols patrolling beach. Square; no margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
by E.H. Bailey. For piano. Cover title. "The favorite two-step." Lithographic cover illustration showing oval bust portrait of civilian, and image of advancing troops.
One of a suite of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by R. Wymer showing Guards and uniforms. Battalion of guards marching down dusty country lane by a farm, windmill in distance. One of a suite of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by R. Wymer showing Guards and uniforms. Battalion of guards marching down dusty country lane by a farm, windmill in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958.
1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; soldiers on a country road near farm buildings, captioned: 'On the March to Manassas. Union pickets approaching the deserted earthwork at Centerville, Va'. Caption on verso reads: 'I send another package of sketches by same mail'. 1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; soldiers on a country road near farm buildings, captioned: 'On the March to Manassas. Union pickets approaching the deserted earthwork at Centerville, Va'. Caption on verso reads: 'I send another package of sketches by same mail'. Small folio. New Haven, William Reese & Co., 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/)
American soldiers in full gear stand aboard a ferry taking them to their transport ship. American soldiers in full gear stand aboard a ferry taking them to their transport ship. Gold was inducted into the U.S. Army in May 1942, and was selected by the War Department Art Advisory Committee to serve as a war artist in Europe. Assigned to the Historical Branch, ETO, he traveled through the United Kingdom, France and Germany. His work also appeared in Yank magazine. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Wash drawing by Dickinson, signed F.C.D.; peasant in cart at left distributing bread to company of soldiers. Wash drawing by Dickinson, signed F.C.D.; peasant in cart at left distributing bread to company of soldiers. After sketch by Lionel James, for The Graphic, November 21, 1903. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
