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.
38th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, black trim, looking toward right. 38th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, black trim, looking toward right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, green and white on gray horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, green and white on gray horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
33rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, one hand on hip, the other holding drawn sword. 33rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, one hand on hip, the other holding drawn sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
28th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, facing right. 28th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; 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 in red and green on gray horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red and green on gray horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
26th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, wiping brow with handkerchief. 26th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, wiping brow with handkerchief. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in partial armor, with left arm raised; figure and horse in background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in partial armor, with left arm raised; figure and horse in background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding sword in right hand. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding sword in right hand. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. Raoul Brunon, 1985.
3rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, white trousers, hands on hips, facing right. 3rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, white trousers, hands on hips, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with hand on left hip. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with hand on left hip. Small, yellowed, bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Original unsigned watercolor for Plate 286 of Troupes Françaises. Premier Empire. Original unsigned watercolor for Plate 286 of Troupes Françaises. Premier Empire. Upright; margins; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1967.
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 gray from behind. 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 gray from behind. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray, with sword, facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray, with sword, facing left. Unbound; clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
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 gray holding sword under his left arm. 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 gray holding sword under his left arm. Unbound; clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of 6 colored lithographic plates by Anatole et Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, showing standing uniform figure outdoors, each with title in Turkish. One of 6 colored lithographic plates by Anatole et Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, showing standing uniform figure outdoors, each with title in Turkish. Lith en couleur par Anatole et Bocquin.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in white from behind, right hand extended. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in white from behind, right hand extended. Unbound, some spotting; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray and white with sword, troops in formation and tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray and white with sword, troops in formation and tents in background. Unbound, some spotting; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer from behind. Unbound; clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer with right hand inside jacket, standing looking to the left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer with right hand inside jacket, standing looking to the left. Unbound; clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
3rd in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; officer in dark blue uniform and bearskin, facing right, holding sabre against shoulder. 3rd in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; officer in dark blue uniform and bearskin, facing right, holding sabre against shoulder. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather backstrip stamped gold.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in tan coat with sword facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in tan coat with sword facing left. Unbound, yellowed; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red-plumed hat, sword in right hand. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red-plumed hat, sword in right hand. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
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 white with sword facing left. 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 white with sword facing left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned gouache drawing on vellum (by Hoffmann); mounted uniform figure riding toward left, small standing figures in left background. Original unsigned gouache drawing on vellum (by Hoffmann); mounted uniform figure riding toward left, small standing figures in left background. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man in red coat on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man in red coat on horseback facing right. Upright folio, margins trimmed, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction, 1964.
7th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, standing, feet spread, holding grounded spear in right hand; title in pencil on verso. 7th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, standing, feet spread, holding grounded spear in right hand; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
Original oil painting, unsigned; full-length portrait of unidentified officer in uniform, landscape background, lettered on back "agé de 28 ans, 1774". Original oil painting, unsigned; full-length portrait of unidentified officer in uniform, landscape background, lettered on back "agé de 28 ans, 1774". In gilt wooden frame. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Duplicate of 1 in suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; Russian cavalry officer at top of marble steps. Duplicate of 1 in suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; Russian cavalry officer at top of marble steps. Upright medium folio, matted. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 5 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. Officer on rearing horse holding sword above his head. Maconnerie and MC on back of drawing. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. Officer on rearing horse holding sword above his head. Maconnerie and MC on back of drawing. Upright medium folio, slightly soiled, right margin uneven; mounted in blue cloth album, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967
