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.
A group of US soldiers aboard a transport ship. Very loosely rendered. A group of US soldiers aboard a transport ship. Very loosely rendered. Tompkins served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army').
Original pen and ink sketch, dated by Stevenson, of two soldiers, one holding a rifle. Original pen and ink sketch, dated by Stevenson, of two soldiers, one holding a rifle. 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.
Color lithograph caricature after Lavrate, No. 4; sergeant and soldier, who holds out hands, in conversation. From a series of 20 plates titled 'Nos Troupiers' Color lithograph caricature after Lavrate, No. 4; sergeant and soldier, who holds out hands, in conversation. From a series of 20 plates titled 'Nos Troupiers' Upright; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Caption: Chez A. Boivin, Editeur, Passage des Panoramas, 34 Paris
Lithograph after Neuman, printed by Devambez; French infantryman in tattered uniform standing on guard with rifle in winter battlefield landscape. Lithograph after Neuman, printed by Devambez; French infantryman in tattered uniform standing on guard with rifle in winter battlefield landscape. Giant folio, one of 21 pieces; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.
Original watercolor sketch, dated and signed by John Cullen Murphy; profile view of soldier with cap and backpack, wearing glasses, resting, seated cross legged in grass, facing left. Original watercolor sketch, dated and signed by John Cullen Murphy; profile view of soldier with cap and backpack, wearing glasses, resting, seated cross legged in grass, facing left. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
Colored humorous lithograph by Villain after Raffet; recruit in sentry-box while another pretends to measure him for uniform, laughing soldier and other recruits etc. in background. Colored humorous lithograph by Villain after Raffet; recruit in sentry-box while another pretends to measure him for uniform, laughing soldier and other recruits etc. in background. Small oblong, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Caption: Lith. de Villain
Lithograph after Faivre, by Devambez; infantryman with rifle leading charge, gesturing forward and looking back over shoulder. Lithograph after Faivre, by Devambez; infantryman with rifle leading charge, gesturing forward and looking back over shoulder. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.
One of 3 original watercolors initialed C.P. F(oley), showing officer of Scots Guards stretching and yawning. One of 3 original watercolors initialed C.P. F(oley), showing officer of Scots Guards stretching and yawning. Upright; no margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
words by M.E.J. ; music by U.C. Burnap. Caption title. "To the members of the 23rd Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y."--above caption. For voice and piano. Photogravure cover illustration in lithographic enframement: oval bust portrait of Col. Ward.
words by M.E.J. ; music by U.C. Burnap. Caption title. "To the members of the 23rd Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y."--above caption. For voice and piano. Photogravure cover illustration in lithographic enframement: oval bust portrait of Col. Ward.
Chromolithograph on paper, signed by Montbard; uniform figure standing in pith helmet with rifle, desert background. Chromolithograph on paper, signed by Montbard; uniform figure standing in pith helmet with rifle, desert background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after W.O. (?) (William O'Keefe?), dated 1787 by artist; dandified officer with long pigtail, espontoon and sword, prancing towards left. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after W.O. (?) (William O'Keefe?), dated 1787 by artist; dandified officer with long pigtail, espontoon and sword, prancing towards left. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Robt. W. Edwards ; arr. by Wm. Foden. Caption title. Engraved cover design with oval illustration of drum major. "Dedicated to Charles Drumheller, St. Louis, Mo."--cover.
Original pen and ink drawing, signed by Shannon, of wounded soldiers sitting around deck, not to stay below in the foul and hot hold of the ship, where they are quartered; returning from Noumea, New Caledonia to Army Hospital, San Francisco. Original pen and ink drawing, signed by Shannon, of wounded soldiers sitting around deck, not to stay below in the foul and hot hold of the ship, where they are quartered; returning from Noumea, New Caledonia to Army Hospital, San Francisco. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
Halftone illustration after Remington; group of officers on deck, looking at search-light beams in distance. Halftone illustration after Remington; group of officers on deck, looking at search-light beams in distance. From Harper's Pictorial History of the War with Spain Amityville, N.Y., Greenvale, 1956.
Lithograph caricature plate by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 96; 2 French soldiers creeping up on 2 German soldiers who are observing balloon overhead. Lithograph caricature plate by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 96; 2 French soldiers creeping up on 2 German soldiers who are observing balloon overhead. Upright; margins intact; yellowed and soiled; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures c. 1830-48." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Woman holding spear in left hand; Three Spanish heads with helmets on table. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Woman holding spear in left hand; Three Spanish heads with helmets on table. See Martha Moffitt Peacock, The Maid of Holland and Her Heroic Heiresses [https://brill.com/view/book/edcoll/9789004391352/BP000012.xml?lang=en]
Color lithograph by H. Valentine, printed by Turgis; half-length portrait in uniform, small figures of soldiers near tents in background. Color lithograph by H. Valentine, printed by Turgis; half-length portrait in uniform, small figures of soldiers near tents in background. Upright folio; margins intact; soiled, worn, repaired tears. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1957.
Lithograph print by Bès et Dubreuil; Omer Pasha, mounted, directing soldiers in battle. [See also: Bataille d'Ankara]. Lithograph print by Bès et Dubreuil; Omer Pasha, mounted, directing soldiers in battle. [See also: Bataille d'Ankara]. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; a few brown spots and light surface dirt.
Color lithograph (from book); half-length portrait in uniform, fez and cape. Color lithograph (from book); half-length portrait in uniform, fez and cape. Small upright; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
2nd in suite of 3 chromolithographic plartes after A. Sutherland '98; long line of British infantry, facing right, with back to riverbank, facing attacking Sudanese. 2nd in suite of 3 chromolithographic plartes after A. Sutherland '98; long line of British infantry, facing right, with back to riverbank, facing attacking Sudanese. Giant oblong folio, matted; some margins trimmed or worn; clean. From 'Bacon's Sudan War Pictures'. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.
Steel engraving; half length portrait in uniform. Title also in Turkish script. Steel engraving; half length portrait in uniform. Title also in Turkish script. Upright, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
1 watercolor; soldier running past damaged landing craft. Inscribed 'Omaha Beach. Bromberg 44'. Stamped on verso: "Released to the Artist by the War Department." 1 watercolor; soldier running past damaged landing craft. Inscribed 'Omaha Beach. Bromberg 44'. Stamped on verso: "Released to the Artist by the War Department." Small folio. Gift of Tina Bromberg, 2022 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 (or ink and wash?) signed by Bromberg; 2 American infantrymen on beach next to landing craft; sign posted in German, warning of mines; dead soldier on beach at left. Original watercolor (or ink and wash?) signed by Bromberg; 2 American infantrymen on beach next to landing craft; sign posted in German, warning of mines; dead soldier on beach at left. Bromberg entered the U.S. Army in April 1942, becoming an official war artist in April 1943 assigned to air force stations in England and Ireland. He covered the Normandy landings and saw action with the Third Army in France and Germany. title provided by cataloger
Soldiers in action, Omaha Beach. Soldiers in action, Omaha Beach. Bromberg entered the U.S. Army in April 1942, becoming an official war artist in April 1943 assigned to air force stations in England and Ireland. He covered the Normandy landings and saw action with the Third Army in France and Germany.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a trumpet, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a trumpet, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
arranged & respectfully dedicated to Captain J.N. Olney of the Brooklyn City Guard, by Allen Dodworth. For piano. Cover lith. illustration by Bufford: oval 3/4 length seated port. of Captain Olney surrounded by flags.