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.
9th 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.; hussar in uniform riding horse toward right. 9th 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.; hussar in uniform riding horse toward right. 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
1st of 2 original pencil drawings, heightened with chalk (studies for paintings), on front and back of one sheet, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts); rear view of mounted cavalry officer, c. 1732. Study for painting 1st of 2 original pencil drawings, heightened with chalk (studies for paintings), on front and back of one sheet, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts); rear view of mounted cavalry officer, c. 1732. Study for painting Small upright folio, 2 drawings on 1 sheet [cf. FrO1890sf02b], matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
62nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted dragoon in dark green uniform, red trim, riding toward left. 62nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted dragoon in dark green uniform, red trim, riding toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger
61st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cuirassier in black and red uniform, seen from behind. 61st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cuirassier in black and red uniform, seen from behind. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger
Photograph, c. 1890 of a mounted field officer in summer fatique uniform, probably Lt. Colonel George M. Smith. On a field with trees and hills in the background. Photograph, c. 1890 of a mounted field officer in summer fatique uniform, probably Lt. Colonel George M. Smith. On a field with trees and hills in the background. Square photograph on cream mount; mount yellowed, trimmed and worn; photograph faded.
One of a collection of 7 original, unsigned mounted small watercolor and ink caricatures (of which 2 may be printed proofs). Dragoon Guards officer on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 7 original, unsigned mounted small watercolor and ink caricatures (of which 2 may be printed proofs). Dragoon Guards officer on brown horse facing right. Mounted on white paper, unbound; in red cloth folio portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "British Military Caricatures, c. 1825. Original Water-colors. Anon."; clean. London, Spencer, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 10 original pencil and chalk studies for paintings, on 8 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts). One of a collection of 10 original pencil and chalk studies for paintings, on 8 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts). Upright medium folio, matted;no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a collection of 10 original pencil and chalk studies for paintings, on 8 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts). One of a collection of 10 original pencil and chalk studies for paintings, on 8 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts). Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
11th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; mounted cuirassier in gray trousers, red trim, on brown horse facing right. 11th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; mounted cuirassier in gray trousers, red trim, on brown horse facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Two men on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Two men 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 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Alken?); one mounted and one dismounted soldier in snowy landscape. One of a collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Alken?); one mounted and one dismounted soldier in snowy landscape. Oblong; gray margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
2nd of 8 original watercolors, signed by Lajoux; mounted African cavalryman on camel in foreground, wearing loose-fitting white uniform and blue head-scarf, holding carbine; camel cavalry troop in background. 2nd of 8 original watercolors, signed by Lajoux; mounted African cavalryman on camel in foreground, wearing loose-fitting white uniform and blue head-scarf, holding carbine; camel cavalry troop in background. Folio, matted, unbound; in beige cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Lajoux - Les Africains - Original Watercolors"; clean. Paris, Cart, 1955. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts). Incomplete sketch of soldier on horseback holding trumpet in right hand. One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts). Incomplete sketch of soldier on horseback holding trumpet in right hand. Study for painting of 'Wellington's March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo' (Royal Academy, 1878). N.Y., Argosy, 1965.
One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts). Soldier, from behind, on horse. One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts). Soldier, from behind, on horse. Study for painting of 'Wellington's March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo' (Royal Academy, 1878). N.Y., Argosy, 1965.
88th in series of 115 <mods:subject> <mods:name type="corporate"> <mods:namePart>France. Armée. Troupes coloniales</mods:namePart> </mods:name> <mods:topic>Uniforms</mods:topic> </mods:subject> prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted Life Guard in dress uniform, riding black horse toward left. 88th in series of 115 <mods:subject> <mods:name type="corporate"> <mods:namePart>France. Armée. Troupes coloniales</mods:namePart> </mods:name> <mods:topic>Uniforms</mods:topic> </mods:subject> prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted Life Guard in dress uniform, riding black horse toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges badly frayed. title provided by cataloger
Unsigned original watercolor; mounted hussar in gray jacket, holding sabre to shoulder, facing left; more hussars riding in background. Unsigned original watercolor; mounted hussar in gray jacket, holding sabre to shoulder, facing left; more hussars riding in background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original sepia photograph; mounted and dismounted band of Yeomanry troops in a field with trees behind. Original sepia photograph; mounted and dismounted band of Yeomanry troops in a field with trees behind. Oblong small folio; no margins; some spotting. Title provided by cataloger.
Unsigned watercolor by McNeill (1 of 4); soldiers with mules carrying artillery pieces down mountain path Unsigned watercolor by McNeill (1 of 4); soldiers with mules carrying artillery pieces down mountain path Small upright folio. London, David Cohen Fine Art, 2013 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/)
Hand-colored oval engraving by B.T. Pouncy after Hay; view of small fort on hill overlooking inlet or channel, small soldier figures on shore in foreground. Hand-colored oval engraving by B.T. Pouncy after Hay; view of small fort on hill overlooking inlet or channel, small soldier figures on shore in foreground. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Engraving; half-length portrait in military costume, staff in right hand. Engraving; half-length portrait in military costume, staff in right hand. Upright, mounted on white board; matted; margins severely trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1973.
One of a collection of three photographs. Black and white photograph of motorcycle riders in front of a shed with a sign that reads: Motorcycle parc slow-down. One of a collection of three photographs. Black and white photograph of motorcycle riders in front of a shed with a sign that reads: Motorcycle parc slow-down. Oblong medium folio; mounted on cream paper; margins; slightly soiled.
One of a collection of 10 (of 12) lithographic plates by and after Adam, printed by A. Godard, numbered 3-12 (nos. 1 and 12 lacking); numerous sketches of French and native military scenes, battles, women, types etc. One of a collection of 10 (of 12) lithographic plates by and after Adam, printed by A. Godard, numbered 3-12 (nos. 1 and 12 lacking); numerous sketches of French and native military scenes, battles, women, types etc. Folio, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio stamped red; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. Colored impressions of numbers 3, 7, 10. Soiled, foxed.
One of a collection of 10 (of 12) lithographic plates by and after Adam, printed by A. Godard, numbered 3-12 (nos. 1 and 12 lacking); numerous sketches of French and native military scenes and types including battles, drummer boy, romantic scenes, etc. One of a collection of 10 (of 12) lithographic plates by and after Adam, printed by A. Godard, numbered 3-12 (nos. 1 and 12 lacking); numerous sketches of French and native military scenes and types including battles, drummer boy, romantic scenes, etc. Folio, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio stamped red; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. Colored impressions of numbers 3, 7, 10. Soiled, foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
One of a collection of 10 (12) lithographic plates by and after Adam, printed by A. Godard, numbered 3-12 (nos. 1 and 12 lacking); numerous sketches of French and native military scenes and types etc. One of a collection of 10 (12) lithographic plates by and after Adam, printed by A. Godard, numbered 3-12 (nos. 1 and 12 lacking); numerous sketches of French and native military scenes and types etc. Folio, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio stamped red; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. Colored impressions of numbers 3, 7, 10. Soiled, foxed.
Original pen and ink sketch of two mothers, one seated, holding a baby and the other standing with a baby and a small child at her side. Original pen and ink sketch of two mothers, one seated, holding a baby and the other standing with a baby and a small child at her side. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings, this one signed by Kollmann, of peasant scenes etc. Woman wrapping child in cloth; other family members nearby. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings, this one signed by Kollmann, of peasant scenes etc. Woman wrapping child in cloth; other family members nearby. Bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 2 plates mounted on oblong folio sheets of white paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Zürich, Paul Alfred Hauser, 1967.
Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; watercolor of church; ink drawing of seated figure. Vignette for lithograph entitled 'Die Kirche der Altglaubigen. Den 3. October 1812.' Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; watercolor of church; ink drawing of seated figure. Vignette for lithograph entitled 'Die Kirche der Altglaubigen. Den 3. October 1812.' Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)
