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.
Engraving after van der Meulen; standing figure in military dress with flag. Engraving after van der Meulen; standing figure in military dress with flag. Upright, mounted on small folio white paper; margins; slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Colored line-engraving; equestrian portrait of Lafayette in uniform, facing right, sword upraised, small figure of sans-culotte soldier in lower right holding a staff on which is a Phrygian cap Colored line-engraving; equestrian portrait of Lafayette in uniform, facing right, sword upraised, small figure of sans-culotte soldier in lower right holding a staff on which is a Phrygian cap Upright, matted; margins intact; soiled. title: Mr. DE LA FAYETTE Deputé de la Sénéchaussée de Riom, à l'Assemblée Nationale, Elu Par Acclamation: COMMANDANT GENERAL de la Garde Nationale Parisienne caption: Dans ces Traitées et dans sa Vie l'Europe connoit son Genie Règne la droiture et l'honneur Et les Infortunées son Coeur label: Constitution et Confederation Nationale. a Paris, ce 14 Juillet 1790.
Aquatint caricature numbered 7 by (and after) Cruikshank, published Augt. 1st, 1835; young man in naval uniform inspecting self in cheval-glass while family and household look on. Aquatint caricature numbered 7 by (and after) Cruikshank, published Augt. 1st, 1835; young man in naval uniform inspecting self in cheval-glass while family and household look on. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
One of a collection of 16 unsigned ink or pencil military portraits of officers attributed to Schell, including 1 of Lord Acton, Lord High Admiral of the Two Sicilies. This one numbered B 36; each accompanied by 1 page of typewritten biographical information by Hans von Bourcy, Vienna. One of a collection of 16 unsigned ink or pencil military portraits of officers attributed to Schell, including 1 of Lord Acton, Lord High Admiral of the Two Sicilies. This one numbered B 36; each accompanied by 1 page of typewritten biographical information by Hans von Bourcy, Vienna. Unbound; in white paper wrapper lettered black; slightly soiled and yellowed; in red cloth case, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
One of a collection of 16 unsigned ink or pencil military portraits of officers attributed to Schell, including 1 of Lord Acton, Lord High Admiral of the Two Sicilies. This one numbered S 48; each accompanied by 1 page of typewritten biographical information by Hans von Bourcy, Vienna. One of a collection of 16 unsigned ink or pencil military portraits of officers attributed to Schell, including 1 of Lord Acton, Lord High Admiral of the Two Sicilies. This one numbered S 48; each accompanied by 1 page of typewritten biographical information by Hans von Bourcy, Vienna. Unbound; in white paper wrapper lettered black; slightly soiled and yellowed; in red cloth case, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
A line of Marines walks from left to right in single file, each carrying equipment and rifles. A line of Marines walks from left to right in single file, each carrying equipment and rifles. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Shannon, of three Rangers of the 127th Infantry, moving through the jungle brush and stream, stalking a Japanese sniper; dead Japanese soldier in right foreground; Invasion of Rendova, Solomon Islands Campaign. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Shannon, of three Rangers of the 127th Infantry, moving through the jungle brush and stream, stalking a Japanese sniper; dead Japanese soldier in right foreground; Invasion of Rendova, Solomon Islands Campaign. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
Original watercolor signed by Michael; Marines driving open truck full of lightly-clad island women; island boy on soldier's lap, helping to steer. Original watercolor signed by Michael; Marines driving open truck full of lightly-clad island women; island boy on soldier's lap, helping to steer. Upright folio; no margins; clean.
Original watercolor signed and dated 1945 by Reeks; battle scene on Iwo Jima, U.S. infantry moving along beach, dead Japanese soldier buried in debris by ridge in foreground, bomb exploding in water. Original watercolor signed and dated 1945 by Reeks; battle scene on Iwo Jima, U.S. infantry moving along beach, dead Japanese soldier buried in debris by ridge in foreground, bomb exploding in water. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign. title provided by cataloger
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako, pointing with sabre. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako, pointing with sabre. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.
One of 3 (4) hand-colored engravings of uniform groups by Thiebaud after Finart. From 'Maison du Roi'. One of 3 (4) hand-colored engravings of uniform groups by Thiebaud after Finart. From 'Maison du Roi'. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, auction, 1964.
Hand-colored engraved caricature, published April 16th, 1798; portly Scots Guard soldier of c. 1735 in guard positions above, dandified soldier of c. 1798 below. Hand-colored engraved caricature, published April 16th, 1798; portly Scots Guard soldier of c. 1735 in guard positions above, dandified soldier of c. 1798 below. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean.
One of a pair of chromolithograph plates after Harry & Arthur Payne; military scene showing Life Guards and Horse Guards at Horse Guards Building. One of a pair of chromolithograph plates after Harry & Arthur Payne; military scene showing Life Guards and Horse Guards at Horse Guards Building. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean, edges worn. Paris, Cart, 1948.
Unsigned original ink sketch of mounted trumpeter figure in foreground. Evidently for : Young guard chasseurs on picket, 1814 (FrO1814mf-6). Now attributed to Vernet; attributed to Géricault at time of purchase. Unsigned original ink sketch of mounted trumpeter figure in foreground. Evidently for : Young guard chasseurs on picket, 1814 (FrO1814mf-6). Now attributed to Vernet; attributed to Géricault at time of purchase. Upright square; matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Charles Hamilton, 1958.
Original watercolor frontispiece by de Verger; mounted troops holding sword. In mansucript diary. Original watercolor frontispiece by de Verger; mounted troops holding sword. In mansucript diary. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1964. 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 frontispiece by de Verger; mounted troops holding sword. In mansucript diary. Original watercolor frontispiece by de Verger; mounted troops holding sword. In mansucript diary. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1964. 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 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Verso of first painting, a sketch of an mounted soldier in uniform and with sword, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Verso of first painting, a sketch of an mounted soldier in uniform and with sword, standing.
Original unsigned watercolor by Zauerveid (Sauerweid), 20th in set of 22; mounted Saxon general in royal blue uniform, looking toward left. Original unsigned watercolor by Zauerveid (Sauerweid), 20th in set of 22; mounted Saxon general in royal blue uniform, looking toward left. Upright folio, on gray paper mount with watercolor border; collector's stamp of Tsar Alexander I; in marble board case, green leather back stamped gold. Saffron Walden, Littlebury Antiques, 1974. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 6 small engravings by and after d(e) B(ruyn); mounted figures in armour or part-armour, outdoors, against dusky background. From series: Horsemen in Antique Dresses One of a collection of 6 small engravings by and after d(e) B(ruyn); mounted figures in armour or part-armour, outdoors, against dusky background. From series: Horsemen in Antique Dresses Upright, matted together; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 6 small engravings by and after d(e) B(ruyn); mounted figures in armor and part-armor, outdoors, against dusky background. From series: Horsemen in Antique Dresses One of a collection of 6 small engravings by and after d(e) B(ruyn); mounted figures in armor and part-armor, outdoors, against dusky background. From series: Horsemen in Antique Dresses Upright, matted together; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
4th in collection of 6 original pencil drawings signed and dated by Walker; rear view of 3 mounted cavalrymen leaping over wooden fence, 1 on left falling. 4th in collection of 6 original pencil drawings signed and dated by Walker; rear view of 3 mounted cavalrymen leaping over wooden fence, 1 on left falling. Oblong medium folio; margins; yellowed; in large folio slipcase of blue cloth, dark blue morocco back st. gold "Civil War drawings. James Walker".
3rd in suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also including suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates, by same; group of 4 mounted officers in right foreground, with staff, consulting another officer standing with them; hilly landscape in left background. 3rd in suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also including suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates, by same; group of 4 mounted officers in right foreground, with staff, consulting another officer standing with them; hilly landscape in left background. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
Lithograph by and after W.B., L.2.G; mounted uniform figure facing left, mounted troop of guards advancing in left distance. Lithograph by and after W.B., L.2.G; mounted uniform figure facing left, mounted troop of guards advancing in left distance. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.
Original unsigned watercolor drawing of mounted officer (possibly the Marquis of Wellesley) on parade ground in park, small figures of infantry formation in left background. Companion portrait to one of William Pitt. Original unsigned watercolor drawing of mounted officer (possibly the Marquis of Wellesley) on parade ground in park, small figures of infantry formation in left background. Companion portrait to one of William Pitt. Upright folio glued on gray/green board ; no margins; slightly worn or scratched. Title supplied by cataloger. London, W. M. Sabin, 1950.
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 oblong 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/)
One of a pair of original pen caricatures, slightly crude; mounted dragoon in dress uniform with ink manuscript caption below: 'A B..r in Armour!' (Originally identified as 23rd Royal Welsh Fusilier). One of a pair of original pen caricatures, slightly crude; mounted dragoon in dress uniform with ink manuscript caption below: 'A B..r in Armour!' (Originally identified as 23rd Royal Welsh Fusilier). Oblong; margins; slightly soiled and yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. lady and gentlemen on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. lady and gentlemen on horseback facing right. Unbound; in russet cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954 Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Lady and gentleman on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Lady and gentleman on horseback facing right. Unbound; in russet cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954 Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Dadd; kneeling infantryman firing rifle, while another soldier, mounted, leads 2nd horse in background. Original watercolor signed by Dadd; kneeling infantryman firing rifle, while another soldier, mounted, leads 2nd horse in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1958. Title provided by cataloger.
1st in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; mounted uniform figure of hussar, on brown horse, facing left. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. 1st in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; mounted uniform figure of hussar, on brown horse, facing left. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. Upright folio, unbound in album; no margins; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman, 1951. title provided by cataloger