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 5 original watercolor drawings of mounted uniform figures by Scharf. One of a collection of 5 original watercolor drawings of mounted uniform figures by Scharf. Small and medium upright folio, mounted folio on brown paper; margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.
One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates; lithograph by and after F. Hofbauer; dismounted soldiers resting near brook or puddle. One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates; lithograph by and after F. Hofbauer; dismounted soldiers resting near brook or puddle. Large oblong folio; margins intact' slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
Color lithograph after F. de Habermann; soldiers relaxing at night around small fire in countryside. Color lithograph after F. de Habermann; soldiers relaxing at night around small fire in countryside. Large oblong folio, one of 3 prints; margins intact' slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
25th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in scarlet uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with light blue saddle blanket. 25th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in scarlet uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with light blue saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
27th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing soldiers, infantryman in green jacket, red trousers on left, cavalryman in light blue, with carbine, on right. 27th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing soldiers, infantryman in green jacket, red trousers on left, cavalryman in light blue, with carbine, on right. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
7th in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; officer pointing sabre at fallen soldier in foreground; 2 cavalrymen galloping in left background. 7th in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; officer pointing sabre at fallen soldier in foreground; 2 cavalrymen galloping in left background. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
price 25 cts nett. "Entered according to act of congress in the 1843 by J.L. Hewitt & Co. in ... New York." Illustrated title page with lithograph by G. & W. Endicott after J. Britton, showing soldiers and officers parading by harbor with ships in the background. Imprint from caption title: New York, published by James L. Hewitt & Co., 239 Broadway. "G.W. Quidor, engvr." Pages [2] and [6] are blank. Dealer's stamp on title page: Geo. Oates' Book & Music Store, 218 King St., Charleston, S.C.
Hand-colored engraving; 2 scenes of soldiers in camp: receiving instructions etc. at top, playing cards and fencing etc. at bottom. Hand-colored engraving; 2 scenes of soldiers in camp: receiving instructions etc. at top, playing cards and fencing etc. at bottom. Small oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled, worn. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
Hillside scene of jeep, tents, and a lookout tower with the US flag flying overhead. Hillside scene of jeep, tents, and a lookout tower with the US flag flying overhead. Pencil inscription on verso: "Fixed with shellac or some varnish I found amongst our meagre, odd-ball collection of equipment, and may have used some alcohol from medicine - who would have been very suspicious." Published in Yank, May 5, 1944. Crown served in the South Pacific as an infantry artist and Staff Sergeant. He was also a field correspondent for Yank magazine. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Sepia aquatint caricature; return from Russia by sledge with numerous representative of symbolic military and other figures. Sepia aquatint caricature; return from Russia by sledge with numerous representative of symbolic military and other figures. Narrow oblong medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins intact; creased. Paris, Bessel, 1955. Caption: Observation et Reflection. Madame Renommé sur son retour. faux pas de la mule imperiale. Escorte de cavallerie legere. Cadre d'un Regiment d'Infanterie en perspective. le char tragique. Excellence et Complaisance. en Egypte il fâit trop froid. Vu par derrière. voix publique. Esperance. Sign: NACH POSEN
2 wood-engraved illustrations after Theo. Davis and Robert Lewis; funeral procession with military escort in New York City, and lying-in-state in Boston. 2 wood-engraved illustrations after Theo. Davis and Robert Lewis; funeral procession with military escort in New York City, and lying-in-state in Boston. From Harper's Weekly, December 18, 1875, page 1020. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
Three allegorical women greeting a man on the left, and a tree bearing the fruit of French atrocities above Death on the right; a plate from the journal "Ireland's Mirror" of 1804 Three allegorical women greeting a man on the left, and a tree bearing the fruit of French atrocities above Death on the right; a plate from the journal "Ireland's Mirror" of 1804 Lettered with title and below: "Ireland's Foster Father introducing to her Commerce & Agriculture / The Gallic Tree of Liberty & its fruits" and "Published by Holmes & Charles Mary St". "Inv.t by G.S." Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2013
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue-and-white uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue-and-white uniform with a sword, 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.
12th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia patches with star-and-leaf pattern, on yellow background. 12th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia patches with star-and-leaf pattern, on yellow background. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
3rd in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of general in green uniform, gold trim, and cap, facing left. 3rd in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of general in green uniform, gold trim, and cap, facing left. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Original oil painting signed by Clanner; full-length portrait in red hussar uniform with gold trim, fur hat, right hand holding glove. Original oil painting signed by Clanner; full-length portrait in red hussar uniform with gold trim, fur hat, right hand holding glove. In wooden frame. title provided by cataloger
Original oil painting signed and dated by H(elmet?) Jürgens; bust portrait of German officer in uniform; painted shields behind under title 'Infanterie Ersatz Regiment 25'. Original oil painting signed and dated by H(elmet?) Jürgens; bust portrait of German officer in uniform; painted shields behind under title 'Infanterie Ersatz Regiment 25'. In wooden frame.
Mezzotint by and after Bodenehr; Menzel mounted, baton in right hand, riding toward left, accompanying woman rider and attendants at right, landscape background. Verses in German below. [See also: Hochwohlgebohrne Herr Iohann Daniel von Menzel for another version] Mezzotint by and after Bodenehr; Menzel mounted, baton in right hand, riding toward left, accompanying woman rider and attendants at right, landscape background. Verses in German below. [See also: Hochwohlgebohrne Herr Iohann Daniel von Menzel for another version] Medium upright folio, matted folio; margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Color lithograph by and after Adam, signed and dated 1852 by artist; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, 2 mounted soldier figures in right background. Color lithograph by and after Adam, signed and dated 1852 by artist; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, 2 mounted soldier figures in right background. Upright folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, repaired tears. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Wolfle, 1958.
13th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of lieutenant general in blue jacket, white trousers, elaborate cocked hat, facing left. 13th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of lieutenant general in blue jacket, white trousers, elaborate cocked hat, facing left. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.
Color aquatint by J. Sonne after de la Belle; Colonel Engelstedt mounted and in close combat with two mounted cossacks, dragoons and cossacks fighting in background. Color aquatint by J. Sonne after de la Belle; Colonel Engelstedt mounted and in close combat with two mounted cossacks, dragoons and cossacks fighting in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled, stained, worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
1st in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of officer in green short coat and cap, blue trousers, boots, walking toward left. 1st in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of officer in green short coat and cap, blue trousers, boots, walking toward left. upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.
2nd in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with stars on scarlet and maroon backgrounds. 2nd in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with stars on scarlet and maroon backgrounds. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
21st in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of artillery officer, wearing sword, facing left. 21st in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of artillery officer, wearing sword, facing left. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
15th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; back view, standing figure of music master in long gray coat over blue uniform, with sword. 15th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; back view, standing figure of music master in long gray coat over blue uniform, with sword. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing two figure in green, one from the side, one from the rear. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing two figure in green, one from the side, one from the rear. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.
4th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with stars on yellow and brown backgrounds, gold borders. 4th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with stars on yellow and brown backgrounds, gold borders. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.