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.
36th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; sketch of brown horse, saddled, facing left; saddle sketch at top; descriptive notes. 36th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; sketch of brown horse, saddled, facing left; saddle sketch at top; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, white and red, holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, white and red, holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
33rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; jacket details at left and right; descriptive notes. 33rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; jacket details at left and right; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
32nd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, elaborate yellow trim, holding trumpets; details of sleeve and instruments at top and left; descriptive notes. 32nd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, elaborate yellow trim, holding trumpets; details of sleeve and instruments at top and left; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
31st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black overcoat and cape; coat details on top and either side; descriptive notes. 31st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black overcoat and cape; coat details on top and either side; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
30th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, elaborate yellow trim; sketch of sleeve details at left; descriptive notes. 30th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, elaborate yellow trim; sketch of sleeve details at left; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red and white holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red and white holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
28th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, yellow trim, leaning arm on brick wall; descriptive notes. 28th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, yellow trim, leaning arm on brick wall; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
26th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; sketches of jacket elements around edges; descriptive notes. 26th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; sketches of jacket elements around edges; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
24th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim, leaning with one arm on fence; descriptive notes. 24th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim, leaning with one arm on fence; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue and yellow holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue and yellow holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in right hand and sword in left. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in right hand and sword in left. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
23rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, yellow trim; jacket details at right and left; descriptive notes. 23rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, yellow trim; jacket details at right and left; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in green and red holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in green and red holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean, in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
21st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars in black uniforms, yellow trim; details of uniforms and equipment around margins; descriptive notes. 21st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars in black uniforms, yellow trim; details of uniforms and equipment around margins; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
Lithograph signed and dated by and after Jonas; standing figure in helmet and kilted field dress. Lithograph signed and dated by and after Jonas; standing figure in helmet and kilted field dress. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean; impression no. 63 from edition of 100, autographed by artist. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in long gray coat holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in long gray coat holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
2nd in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of cavalrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. 2nd in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of cavalrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 uniform figures, 2 from the front and one from behind, two holding rifles. Uniform details in margins. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 uniform figures, 2 from the front and one from behind, two holding rifles. Uniform details in margins. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth clip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
17th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; profile view of brown horse, facing left, in scarlet blanket, saddle, straps, etc.; descriptive notes. 17th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; profile view of brown horse, facing left, in scarlet blanket, saddle, straps, etc.; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in black, white and red holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in black, white and red holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in flue and red holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in flue and red holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold:"Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold:" Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
14th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of infantrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. 14th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of infantrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
14th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of medical officer, in black greatcoat, with coat details on either side; descriptive notes. 14th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of medical officer, in black greatcoat, with coat details on either side; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.
13th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of military officer, in black uniform, gold trim; uniform details on either side; descriptive notes. 13th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of military officer, in black uniform, gold trim; uniform details on either side; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.F. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.F. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.