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.
12th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes, this one published Novr. 1st, 1846; several illustrations of standing and marching uniform groups of Highlanders, showing individual figures, military scenes, etc. 12th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes, this one published Novr. 1st, 1846; several illustrations of standing and marching uniform groups of Highlanders, showing individual figures, military scenes, etc. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1948.
One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J.O. Clerk after S(t). Exchauzier. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J.O. Clerk after S(t). Exchauzier. Oblong, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A mounted soldier in uniform and carrying sword, marching from the left towards the right. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A mounted soldier in uniform and carrying sword, marching from the left towards the right. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
11th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes, ths one published Octr. 1st, 1846; several illustrations of standing and marching uniform groups of light infantrymen, showing individual figures, military scenes, etc. 11th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes, ths one published Octr. 1st, 1846; several illustrations of standing and marching uniform groups of light infantrymen, showing individual figures, military scenes, etc. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
11th 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 medical officer, showing front and back views, surrounded by details of helmets, belts, insignia, etc.; descriptive notes. 11th 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 medical officer, showing front and back views, surrounded by details of helmets, belts, insignia, 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 gray, 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 gray, 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 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J. O. Clerk after Sl.. Eschauzier. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J. O. Clerk after Sl.. Eschauzier. Oblong, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
10th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes, this one published July 21st, 1846; several illustrations of standing and marching uniform groups of Fusiliers, showing individual figures, military scenes. 10th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes, this one published July 21st, 1846; several illustrations of standing and marching uniform groups of Fusiliers, showing individual figures, military scenes. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J.O. Clerk after S. Eschauzier. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J.O. Clerk after S. Eschauzier. Oblong, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
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 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J.O. Clerk after S. Eschauzier. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates by W. & J.O. Clerk after S. Eschauzier. Oblong, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
Original photograph of Royal Marine Commandos outside a house in Sicily, getting ready to force open a door. Soldiers kneeling with rifles ready, one soldier lying face down on the ground. Original photograph of Royal Marine Commandos outside a house in Sicily, getting ready to force open a door. Soldiers kneeling with rifles ready, one soldier lying face down on the ground. Medium oblong folio; no margins; bottom edge rippled.
1st in suite of 6 color aquatint plate of soldier and camp scenes by Schutz after Rowlandson, published April 1, 1798, some humorous; soldiers cooking over fire, stream bank in foreground where 2 women wash clothes, tents and smaller figures in left background. 1st in suite of 6 color aquatint plate of soldier and camp scenes by Schutz after Rowlandson, published April 1, 1798, some humorous; soldiers cooking over fire, stream bank in foreground where 2 women wash clothes, tents and smaller figures in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
62nd in collection of 67 matted plates; infantry officer in green jacket, standing beside mounted hussar officer, in red jacket, facing left. Subtitle at top margin : "Troupes etrangères 62". 62nd in collection of 67 matted plates; infantry officer in green jacket, standing beside mounted hussar officer, in red jacket, facing left. Subtitle at top margin : "Troupes etrangères 62". In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
61st in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 cavalry officers, 1st standing at left in rose jacket, gray trousers, 2nd mounted at left, back view, in white jacket, dragoon helmet. Subtitle at top margin : "Troupes etrangères 61". 61st in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 cavalry officers, 1st standing at left in rose jacket, gray trousers, 2nd mounted at left, back view, in white jacket, dragoon helmet. Subtitle at top margin : "Troupes etrangères 61". In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
1st 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, gold trim, showing front and back views; notes and uniform details around periphery. 1st 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, gold trim, showing front and back views; notes and uniform details around periphery. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger
42nd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; 2 figures of Cossacks, 1st standing at left in blue coat, with lance, 2nd mounted, back view, in tattered gray coat, with lance. 42nd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; 2 figures of Cossacks, 1st standing at left in blue coat, with lance, 2nd mounted, back view, in tattered gray coat, with lance. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plate trimmed. 'Troupes Russes', plate 42. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
music by C.C. Mera. Cover title. For voice and piano. First line of text: Ever constant, ever true. Cover illustration by Dunn & Compy: two battle scenes: a Confederate officer leading his men into battle and a naval shelling of a fort.
words by L.B. Arthur ; music by B.S. Edwards. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for another song: p. [6] Cover illustration: drawing of a soldier saying goodbye to his sweetheart / E.H. Pfeiffer, N.Y.
One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding musket. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding musket. Upright; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."
One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in navy, maroon and white holding sword. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in navy, maroon and white holding sword. Upright, in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."
4th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; lancer in green jacket, white trousers, red turban, galloping toward left. 4th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; lancer in green jacket, white trousers, red turban, galloping toward left. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.
1 watercolor inscribed 'T/Sgt. Stephen Pace -42'; row of Nissen huts in distance, soldiers running in foreground 1 watercolor inscribed 'T/Sgt. Stephen Pace -42'; row of Nissen huts in distance, soldiers running in foreground Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)
composed by Roland May. For piano. Caption title. Color illustration: state seal of New Jersey, set on a blue flag with two small, oval-framed scenes: one of Roanoke harbor, Feb. 8, 1862 and the other of the battle of New Bern, N.C., March 14, 1862 / (Evans & Hassall) ; T. Sinclair's lith. "Presented by New Jersey to her Ninth Regt."--Banner on title page "In remembrance of Roanoke & New Bern"--Banner on title page
by B. Beer ; arrd. for military band by Geo. Wiegand. Cover title. Color lithographic cover illustration by Thos. Hassell after L. Geissler: Colonel Wilcox in uniform, landscape background.
Color engraved print 'drawn by Edw. Dayes, Draughtsman to H.R.H. the Duke of York', engraved by Hodges, published Decr. 1st, 1782; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, in red coats, outdoors, castle in left background; tents in right background. Color engraved print 'drawn by Edw. Dayes, Draughtsman to H.R.H. the Duke of York', engraved by Hodges, published Decr. 1st, 1782; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, in red coats, outdoors, castle in left background; tents in right background. Oblong folio; folded at center; margins; slight foxing. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2010
One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure holding hat in right hand and holding musket. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure holding hat in right hand and holding musket. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Etching. 'Portrait of John IV, King of Portugal, whole-length, on horseback, wearing armour, sash and plumed hat, staff in right hand, horse rearing; battle on the background; coat of arms between two naked boys and weapons (including cannons, barrels, cannon balls, spears and flags); illustration to page [650] of Antonio de Sousa de Macedo, 'Lusitania Liberata' (London, Richard Heron, 1645)' -- British Museum. Etching. 'Portrait of John IV, King of Portugal, whole-length, on horseback, wearing armour, sash and plumed hat, staff in right hand, horse rearing; battle on the background; coat of arms between two naked boys and weapons (including cannons, barrels, cannon balls, spears and flags); illustration to page [650] of Antonio de Sousa de Macedo, 'Lusitania Liberata' (London, Richard Heron, 1645)' -- British Museum. Small upright folio, mounted on cream paper; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure holding musket, building in right background. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure holding musket, building in right background. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close; yellowed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
