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.
From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Two wagons carrying prisoners down road, escorted by mounted cavalrymen, house at left background. From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Two wagons carrying prisoners down road, escorted by mounted cavalrymen, house at left background. Oblong, unbound; margins intact; clean, in maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "A. Sauerweid & L. Beyer, Militär-Gruppen, 1813-1815". Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954. title provided by cataloger
Albumen print photograph; group portrait of 15 Gurkha and British soldiers, seated and standing, in dark uniforms, outside brick entrance to house or building. Albumen print photograph; group portrait of 15 Gurkha and British soldiers, seated and standing, in dark uniforms, outside brick entrance to house or building. Oblong; no margins; clean, backing slightly warped. title provided by cataloger
Original sepia photograph of officers of the 75th Regiment of Foot, sitting and standing outside of a building, leopard skins draped over chairs and steps, two black servants on right. Original sepia photograph of officers of the 75th Regiment of Foot, sitting and standing outside of a building, leopard skins draped over chairs and steps, two black servants on right. Medium oblong folio; margins trimmed close; clean.
16th (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 2 British officers in conversation at shoreline; coastal town along opposite shore in background. Title and note on verso. 16th (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 2 British officers in conversation at shoreline; coastal town along opposite shore in background. Title and note on verso. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1953-1954.
Sepia photographic print; view of row of canvas huts with moss walls, some officers standing nearby, 3 women, and view of water's edge. (Camp Seymour, Hilton Head, SC, Beaufort County.) Sepia photographic print; view of row of canvas huts with moss walls, some officers standing nearby, 3 women, and view of water's edge. (Camp Seymour, Hilton Head, SC, Beaufort County.) Oblong medium folio, mounted on cream board; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
Hand-colored (tinted albumen?) photograph; 4 officers standing and 1 seated. Study for the painting in Powerscourt House, Ireland Hand-colored (tinted albumen?) photograph; 4 officers standing and 1 seated. Study for the painting in Powerscourt House, Ireland Upright medium folio. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2019 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 sepia photograph; standing figure in uniform, with sword and stick, outdoor background. Original sepia photograph; standing figure in uniform, with sword and stick, outdoor background. Upright, on white mount; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
1 of 4 pen, ink and watercolor drawings on paper by Baskerville, this one titled 'Capt. Walwyn'; full-length figure in uniform looking left; after a watercolor by Robert Dighton, Sr. in the Royal Collection, London 1 of 4 pen, ink and watercolor drawings on paper by Baskerville, this one titled 'Capt. Walwyn'; full-length figure in uniform looking left; after a watercolor by Robert Dighton, Sr. in the Royal Collection, London Reference: A.E. Haswell-Miller and N.P. Dawney. Military Drawings and Paintings in the Royal Collection (1970), Vol. Two, No. 733, plate 261 Upright medium folio. London, Grosvenor Gallery, 2017 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/)
One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.
2nd in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing officer and private facing forward. 2nd in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing officer and private facing forward.
One of a collection of 7 original watercolors signed by Hoffmann of uniform groups. 3 figures, one with rifle, one with notepad. One of a collection of 7 original watercolors signed by Hoffmann of uniform groups. 3 figures, one with rifle, one with notepad. Small folio; unbound, soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969. Title supplied by cataloger.
2nd in collection of 8 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (perhaps by R. Wymer), of which most appear to be copied after sketches for or figures in the painting by Dighton of a regimental uniform group in the Royal Collection; standing uniform figure of grenadier, hands on hips. 2nd in collection of 8 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (perhaps by R. Wymer), of which most appear to be copied after sketches for or figures in the painting by Dighton of a regimental uniform group in the Royal Collection; standing uniform figure of grenadier, hands on hips. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.
8th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing officer and private facing forward. 8th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing officer and private facing forward.
Unsigned original ink and watercolor portrait silhouette; profile half-length portrait of officer in uniform. Unsigned original ink and watercolor portrait silhouette; profile half-length portrait of officer in uniform. Upright, matted; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1966. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a pair of tempera paintings on gray-green board signed by Clifton; mounted Dragoon Guard figure, outdoors, facing right. [See also: Officer, 13th Hussars, Review Order.] One of a pair of tempera paintings on gray-green board signed by Clifton; mounted Dragoon Guard figure, outdoors, facing right. [See also: Officer, 13th Hussars, Review Order.] Oblong folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
2nd in a collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure with feathered hat, maroon sash, holding heavy sword, wearing short sword. 2nd in a collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure with feathered hat, maroon sash, holding heavy sword, wearing short sword. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure of hussar. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure of hussar. Small upright folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a pair of tempera paintings on gray-green board signed by Clifton; mounted hussar uniform figure galloping towards left. [See also: Officer, 6th Dragoon Guards-Carabiniers.] One of a pair of tempera paintings on gray-green board signed by Clifton; mounted hussar uniform figure galloping towards left. [See also: Officer, 6th Dragoon Guards-Carabiniers.] Small oblong folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta) in an album; officer seated at desk writing, small figure in right foreground 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta) in an album; officer seated at desk writing, small figure in right foreground Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)
One of a collection of 10 numbered engraved plates by S. Savery and J. Tangena after Savery or Quast of male costume figures, including 7 showing military costume. Figure with plumed hat and walking stick, soldiers beating woman, horses and carriage in background. One of a collection of 10 numbered engraved plates by S. Savery and J. Tangena after Savery or Quast of male costume figures, including 7 showing military costume. Figure with plumed hat and walking stick, soldiers beating woman, horses and carriage in background. Small, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, orange leather label stamped gold; clean, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Bihn, 1951.
2nd of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); standing figure of soldier or officer, feet widespread, holding Austrian imperial banner, aide carrying pack on shoulder in background. 2nd of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); standing figure of soldier or officer, feet widespread, holding Austrian imperial banner, aide carrying pack on shoulder in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting blank escutcheons and crests, one set having ornamental strap-work borders. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting blank escutcheons and crests, one set having ornamental strap-work borders. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) Small folio, 3/4 red morocco stamped gold "H. Goltzius & T. de Bry - Wappenbuch - c. 1600". Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting blank escutcheons and crests, one set having ornamental strap-work borders. Officer in plate armor holding baton. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting blank escutcheons and crests, one set having ornamental strap-work borders. Officer in plate armor holding baton. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) Small folio, 3/4 red morocco stamped gold "H. Goltzius & T. de Bry - Wappenbuch - c. 1600". Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original unsigned watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of officer leaning against railing, right hand on hip, helmet in left hand. Original unsigned watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of officer leaning against railing, right hand on hip, helmet in left hand. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1967.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Dighton; officer in uniform of 7th Hussars (incorrectly colored) and oversize hat driving tandem curricle. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Dighton; officer in uniform of 7th Hussars (incorrectly colored) and oversize hat driving tandem curricle. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; light soiling. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Unsigned watercolor ; full-length figure of man in uniform Unsigned watercolor ; full-length figure of man in uniform Upright medium folio. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Bryant, 2015. 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/)
One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings initialled and dated by R.T.M.'32; standing officer figure, facing left, outdoors. [See also: 7th--Queen's Own--Hussars, 1823.] One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings initialled and dated by R.T.M.'32; standing officer figure, facing left, outdoors. [See also: 7th--Queen's Own--Hussars, 1823.] Small upright, matted together; margins intact; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
One of a suite of 4 original unsigned watercolor or ink drawings. One of a suite of 4 original unsigned watercolor or ink drawings. Oblong; margins; clean. Faint pencil notation on right reads: 'Lt. Horseman, Peshawur, Dec. 1858'. Possibly by Capt. Francis Augustus Fane (1824-1893). N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
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