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.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and holding walking stick in left hand and sword in right hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and holding walking stick in left hand and sword in right hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with sword facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with sword facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; mint condition. Paris, 1954.
54th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, holding scrolled paper, facing right. 54th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, holding scrolled paper, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and blue facing right. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and blue facing right. Unbound, some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
Hand-colored engraving; officer (possibly of Régiment de Berwick) in walking-out dress, hat in left hand, walking stick in right. Hand-colored engraving; officer (possibly of Régiment de Berwick) in walking-out dress, hat in left hand, walking stick in right. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; soiled, worn, portions of margin torn off, repaired. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in blue holding sword, and figure on right in blue and white holding rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in blue holding sword, and figure on right in blue and white holding rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure of officer on left in blue and white with sword; figure on right of Voltigeur in red, white and blue with rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure of officer on left in blue and white with sword; figure on right of Voltigeur in red, white and blue with rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
Original unsigned watercolor (or gouache); 2 standing uniform figures of officer in blue jacket, at left, and infantryman, in white jacket, at right, holding shouldered rifle, outdoors. Original unsigned watercolor (or gouache); 2 standing uniform figures of officer in blue jacket, at left, and infantryman, in white jacket, at right, holding shouldered rifle, outdoors. Upright folio; no margins; clean.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in bleu and white of officer with sword; figure on right in red, green, blue and white of Voltigeur with rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in bleu and white of officer with sword; figure on right in red, green, blue and white of Voltigeur with rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure on left in blue and white with sword, figure on right in red and white with rifle. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure on left in blue and white with sword, figure on right in red and white with rifle. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Officer in blue and white with sword and Grenadier in green and white with rifle. inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Officer in blue and white with sword and Grenadier in green and white with rifle. inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in blue and white of officer with sword; figure on right in red, white and blue of Grenadier with rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in blue and white of officer with sword; figure on right in red, white and blue of Grenadier with rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in blue and white holding sword on left and figure in red, white and blue holding rifle on right. Pencil notations in upper right. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in blue and white holding sword on left and figure in red, white and blue holding rifle on right. Pencil notations in upper right. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure on left in blue holding sword, figure on right in red, white and blue holding rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure on left in blue holding sword, figure on right in red, white and blue holding rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slightly soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
6th in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portraits and uniform figures, this one printed by Mariette; full-length uniform figure of officer with walking stick, in light green cloak, looking toward right, outdoors by imposing buildings. 6th in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portraits and uniform figures, this one printed by Mariette; full-length uniform figure of officer with walking stick, in light green cloak, looking toward right, outdoors by imposing buildings. Small folio, 19 prints, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left next to woman in white dress on right. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left next to woman in white dress on right. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Original ink drawing signed and dated by de Neuville; standing figure of officer in hussar dolman studying map. Original ink drawing signed and dated by de Neuville; standing figure of officer in hussar dolman studying map. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
Hand-colored aquatint by Levachez after Vernet; mounted officer galloping toward right, tent encampment and small soldier figures in background. Hand-colored aquatint by Levachez after Vernet; mounted officer galloping toward right, tent encampment and small soldier figures in background. Oblong, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red and gray with sword; horse and wagon in background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red and gray with sword; horse and wagon in background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, standing.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in salmon, gold and white facing forward and holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in salmon, gold and white facing forward and holding sword in right hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather labels stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue facing slightly to the left. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue facing slightly to the left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1951.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue holding sword in right hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; foxed, small stain in right margin. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red and white facing forward and holding sword against right shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red and white facing forward and holding sword against right shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; right edge foxed. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with walking stick in right hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with walking stick in right hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and gold holding walking stick in left hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and gold holding walking stick in left hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
2nd in collection of 1 colored and 4 uncolored (including 1 duplicate) aquatint and engraved plates of uniform figures. 'A Free Corps officer of Austria and Styria, known as a redcoat , modelling a military costume of a blue trousers and jacket lined with red, over a white chemise and with a black hat decorated with green foliage; his weapons are held by a waistbelt and his rifle hangs by a strap on his shoulder' -- British Museum 2nd in collection of 1 colored and 4 uncolored (including 1 duplicate) aquatint and engraved plates of uniform figures. 'A Free Corps officer of Austria and Styria, known as a redcoat , modelling a military costume of a blue trousers and jacket lined with red, over a white chemise and with a black hat decorated with green foliage; his weapons are held by a waistbelt and his rifle hangs by a strap on his shoulder' -- British Museum Small upright folio, matted folio and small folio; plate marks on some, all margins trimmed; clean. Leictenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
50th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, gray trousers, looking through field glass, facing right. 50th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, gray trousers, looking through field glass, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
43rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in in Highland uniform, holding claymore planted on ground. 43rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in in Highland uniform, holding claymore planted on ground. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.