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 pair of original watercolor caricatures by Draner? (Jules Renard), unsigned; hussar emerging from brook after being thrown from horse running off in background. One of a pair of original watercolor caricatures by Draner? (Jules Renard), unsigned; hussar emerging from brook after being thrown from horse running off in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; some damage to edges. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original gouache drawing on tan board signed and dated by Macdonald; standing uniform figure. Original gouache drawing on tan board signed and dated by Macdonald; standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins; slightly yellowed or soiled. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952.
Original unsigned watercolor, thought to be by artist in circle of Frederick Taylor; full-length portrait in uniform, standing with hand on shako, smaller soldier figures and tents in left background. Original unsigned watercolor, thought to be by artist in circle of Frederick Taylor; full-length portrait in uniform, standing with hand on shako, smaller soldier figures and tents in left background. Upright folio; no margins; upper left corner torn. title provided by cataloger Southsea, UK, Stephen Wood, 2008
2nd in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates of uniform figures, by and after Dighton; full-length profile of standing uniform figure, with sword, outdoors [another impression of GB-U1804mf-1a]. 2nd in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates of uniform figures, by and after Dighton; full-length profile of standing uniform figure, with sword, outdoors [another impression of GB-U1804mf-1a]. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; some worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. Subtitle supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Harding (lower left); standing figure in uniform, landscape background with small cavalry figures galloping in right background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Harding (lower left); standing figure in uniform, landscape background with small cavalry figures galloping in right background. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
1 original miniature gouache portrait mounted in gilt metal and black wood frame; three-quarter-length portrait of young officer, fur-topped bonnet under right arm, outdoors 1 original miniature gouache portrait mounted in gilt metal and black wood frame; three-quarter-length portrait of young officer, fur-topped bonnet under right arm, outdoors Small square. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962 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/)
2nd in set of 3 original gouache drawings signed and one dated by D.W.C. Falls; standing uniform figure wearing helmet, with sword. 2nd in set of 3 original gouache drawings signed and one dated by D.W.C. Falls; standing uniform figure wearing helmet, with sword. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor (slightly crude), signed on back by Howson; full-length portrait of officer figure leaning against horse, landscape background. Original watercolor (slightly crude), signed on back by Howson; full-length portrait of officer figure leaning against horse, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
5th in set of 5 lithographs by and after Edler, of uniform figures; standing officer in long coat, cape, plumed hat, facing right. 5th in set of 5 lithographs by and after Edler, of uniform figures; standing officer in long coat, cape, plumed hat, facing right. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Uniform Arcieren Leibgarde c.1825". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. title provided by cataloger
7th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; full-length figure of officer, facing forward, in overcoat and cap, smoking extremely long pipe. 7th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; full-length figure of officer, facing forward, in overcoat and cap, smoking extremely long pipe. Small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in navy jacket with blue pants holding cigarette in left hand. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in navy jacket with blue pants holding cigarette in left hand. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings, this one signed and dated by Kollmann, of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Officer riding in a open vehicle with driver and being pulled by two horses. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings, this one signed and dated by Kollmann, of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Officer riding in a open vehicle with driver and being pulled by two horses. Oblong; bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
Gelatin DOP print photograph by Foto (Oscar) Tellgmann; mounted officer in dress uniform directing widely-spaced infantrymen in dress uniform, standing on large field or parade-ground, massive building in distance; description on verso : "Der Rahmen für die Parade-Aufstellung des Ersten Garde-Regiments zu Fuss wird eingerichtet. Foto Tellgman, Eschwege." Gelatin DOP print photograph by Foto (Oscar) Tellgmann; mounted officer in dress uniform directing widely-spaced infantrymen in dress uniform, standing on large field or parade-ground, massive building in distance; description on verso : "Der Rahmen für die Parade-Aufstellung des Ersten Garde-Regiments zu Fuss wird eingerichtet. Foto Tellgman, Eschwege." Oblong; margins; clean.
10th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; officer in blue coat, red trim, holding scabbard, pointing toward left. 10th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; officer in blue coat, red trim, holding scabbard, pointing toward left. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger
Charcoal and white chalk on gray paper; full-length figure running; two studies of heads, one half-length figure wearing hat. Charcoal and white chalk on gray paper; full-length figure running; two studies of heads, one half-length figure wearing hat. Oblong medium folio; matted; slight soiling. Title supplied by cataloger. Boston, Childs Gallery. 1998.
Unsigned watercolor of officer looking to right holding riding crop and paper. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Unsigned watercolor of officer looking to right holding riding crop and paper. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2011. 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/)
Color lithograph by Concanen, Lee & Siebe after Towell, published May 1st, 1864 standing uniform figure, leaning against cannon. [See also: Infantry of the Line and Deputy Lieutenant.] Color lithograph by Concanen, Lee & Siebe after Towell, published May 1st, 1864 standing uniform figure, leaning against cannon. [See also: Infantry of the Line and Deputy Lieutenant.] Upright folio, matted; marings intact; clean. From 'Standard uniforms & patterns of the army, navy, militia, volunteer, civil services, &c', (London, William Jones & Co., 1864). London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; officer seated in window talking to two sepoys, smaller figure of sepoy by wall 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; officer seated in window talking to two sepoys, smaller figure of sepoy by wall 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/)
Original watercolor signed and dated by Macdonald; mounted officer approaching saluting trooper on sentry duty outside building at left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Macdonald; mounted officer approaching saluting trooper on sentry duty outside building at left. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated (bottom left) by Tylor, 1839; officer riding towards right at head of row of troopers stretching left to right. Original watercolor signed and dated (bottom left) by Tylor, 1839; officer riding towards right at head of row of troopers stretching left to right. Upright, matted; no margins; corners repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953
Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 uniform figures. Upright painted in oval; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
17th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; pencil sketch of 2 standing uniform figures of officer and private, with 3 smaller soldier figures at lower right, civilian in coat, seen from behind, at left. 17th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; pencil sketch of 2 standing uniform figures of officer and private, with 3 smaller soldier figures at lower right, civilian in coat, seen from behind, at left. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.
4th in suite of 7 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of 13th Foot (Somerset L.I.); 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman, in scarlet jackets, white trousers. 4th in suite of 7 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of 13th Foot (Somerset L.I.); 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman, in scarlet jackets, white trousers. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953. title provided by cataloger
1st in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; officer in white uniform, gold facings, conversing with grenadier in green coat, red trim, with grounded rifle; seashore and ship in background. 1st in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; officer in white uniform, gold facings, conversing with grenadier in green coat, red trim, with grounded rifle; seashore and ship in background. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957. title provided by cataloger
3rd in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; Russian officer in white uniform, red facings, gold sash, and Cossack in red jacket, blue pantaloons, holding lance, outdoors. 3rd in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; Russian officer in white uniform, red facings, gold sash, and Cossack in red jacket, blue pantaloons, holding lance, outdoors. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor of mounted uniform figure, facing right, signed by Wymer. Original watercolor of mounted uniform figure, facing right, signed by Wymer. Upright folio, matted; margins; tape residue at top margin; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1970.
Original watercolor of mounted uniform figure facing left, signed R. Wymer. Original watercolor of mounted uniform figure facing left, signed R. Wymer. Upright folio, matted; margins; tape at top margin and surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger.
12th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; mounted officer and lancer, in blue coats and turbans, red and gold trim, riding toward right. 12th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; mounted officer and lancer, in blue coats and turbans, red and gold trim, riding toward right. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.
Original unsigned watercolor; three-quarter length figure of soldier with right hand on stick; troop of dragoons practicing sword drill in the background by an encampment on the right Original unsigned watercolor; three-quarter length figure of soldier with right hand on stick; troop of dragoons practicing sword drill in the background by an encampment on the right Manchester by the Sea, MA, Christopher Bryant, 2016 Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)