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.
Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; group of civilians. Vignette for lithograph entitled 'Moskwa. Den 24. September 1812'. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; group of civilians. Vignette for lithograph entitled 'Moskwa. Den 24. September 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/)
Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches soldier, peasant, and buildings. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches soldier, peasant, and buildings. 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/)
Hand-colored copper-engraved plate (by Hogenberg after Georg Höfnagel, from Georg Braun's, 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum', volume 2); perspective view of city with figures of mounted warriors, cattle etc. in foreground, persons on skis and driving sleighs at right. Hand-colored copper-engraved plate (by Hogenberg after Georg Höfnagel, from Georg Braun's, 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum', volume 2); perspective view of city with figures of mounted warriors, cattle etc. in foreground, persons on skis and driving sleighs at right. Oblong folio; margins intact; creased.
Partially hand-colored lithograph by Trentsensky; composite of 15 small illustrations in 3 columns, including 13 of mounted king and magnates in gala costume and 2 illustrations of crown and regalia. Partially hand-colored lithograph by Trentsensky; composite of 15 small illustrations in 3 columns, including 13 of mounted king and magnates in gala costume and 2 illustrations of crown and regalia. Upright small folio, matted folio; margins. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.
Colored lithograph after Baynes by Simonau; large mortar and cannonballs in emplacement, 3 soldiers standing near [See also: Great Liege or Monster mortar]. Colored lithograph after Baynes by Simonau; large mortar and cannonballs in emplacement, 3 soldiers standing near [See also: Great Liege or Monster mortar]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat with red sash. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat with red sash. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Paris, Roulleau, 1956.
27th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; artilleryman standing between 2 large mortars, outdoors. 27th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; artilleryman standing between 2 large mortars, outdoors. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Aquatint; mounted prince receiving mortal sword wound from hussar officer on battlefield. Aquatint; mounted prince receiving mortal sword wound from hussar officer on battlefield. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; yellowed, N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Color copper engraving by G. Chevillet after Watteau; Montcalm expiring on mattresses outside tent on cliff, grieving officers and aides nearby, 2 Native Americans in left foreground, small vignette of Benjamin West's 'Death of Wolfe' in left background. [See also: FrP 1759 gf-1a] Color copper engraving by G. Chevillet after Watteau; Montcalm expiring on mattresses outside tent on cliff, grieving officers and aides nearby, 2 Native Americans in left foreground, small vignette of Benjamin West's 'Death of Wolfe' in left background. [See also: FrP 1759 gf-1a] Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Uncolored copper engraving by G. Chevillet after Watteau; Montcalm expiring on mattresses outside tent on cliff, grieving officers and sides nearby, 2 Native Americans in left foreground. Vignette of Benjamin West's 'Death of Wolfe' in left background. [See also: FrP 1759 gf-1] Uncolored copper engraving by G. Chevillet after Watteau; Montcalm expiring on mattresses outside tent on cliff, grieving officers and sides nearby, 2 Native Americans in left foreground. Vignette of Benjamin West's 'Death of Wolfe' in left background. [See also: FrP 1759 gf-1] Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1959.
One of a pair of hand-colored imagerie-type engravings; Lannes expiring in arms of attending officers, outdoors One of a pair of hand-colored imagerie-type engravings; Lannes expiring in arms of attending officers, outdoors Small oblong folio; margins; yellowed. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1958.
One of a collection of 5 original watercolor paintings; group of mounted officers surrounding fallen officer, battle raging all around. One of a collection of 5 original watercolor paintings; group of mounted officers surrounding fallen officer, battle raging all around.
Copper engraving by Robert Sayer after painting dated 1787 by Frisch; Schwerin expiring beneath tree, surrounded and attended by aides and soldiers. Copper engraving by Robert Sayer after painting dated 1787 by Frisch; Schwerin expiring beneath tree, surrounded and attended by aides and soldiers. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.
Lithograph; officer on one knee beneath tree in woods, under attack by soldiers. Depicts the death of Lieutenant Colonel Landerer of the Basler Cavalry at Muttenz in the Hardwaldnear near Basel during the civil war of 1833 Lithograph; officer on one knee beneath tree in woods, under attack by soldiers. Depicts the death of Lieutenant Colonel Landerer of the Basler Cavalry at Muttenz in the Hardwaldnear near Basel during the civil war of 1833 Small upright folio, matted; margins; marginal tears.
Stipple-engraving by A. Zaffonato after Casanova; d'Assas attacked in forest by grenadiers with bayonets, riflemen etc. Stipple-engraving by A. Zaffonato after Casanova; d'Assas attacked in forest by grenadiers with bayonets, riflemen etc. Hamburg, Schultz, 1955. Title: MORT DU CHEVALIER D'ASSAS Le 15 Octobre 1760 à Klostercamp près Wesel le bas Rhine. Caption: Dessinée par Casanova Caption: Gravée par A. Zaffonato
Female water-seller and nurse standing by a French North African soldier in hospital bed. Charcoal drawing signed right: L. Jonas. Female water-seller and nurse standing by a French North African soldier in hospital bed. Charcoal drawing signed right: L. Jonas. Upright folio.
Original watercolor on blue paper signed by J. Tapiró (y Baro); full-length figure in war costume, dagger in one hand, sword in the other. Original watercolor on blue paper signed by J. Tapiró (y Baro); full-length figure in war costume, dagger in one hand, sword in the other. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1952.
Original gouache painting signed and dated by (Sir) J. G(ilbert); 6 trumpeters in row seen in 3/4 rear view. Original gouache painting signed and dated by (Sir) J. G(ilbert); 6 trumpeters in row seen in 3/4 rear view. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1956. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by Labrousse after St. Sauveur; seated and standing figures in military costume, outdoors. [See also: Morlaque de canton de Segna.] One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by Labrousse after St. Sauveur; seated and standing figures in military costume, outdoors. [See also: Morlaque de canton de Segna.] Upright, Segna matted; plate marks, margins; slight foxing.
One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by Labrousse after St. Sauveur; seated and standing figures in military costume, outdoors. [See also: Morlaque du Canton de Zara.] One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by Labrousse after St. Sauveur; seated and standing figures in military costume, outdoors. [See also: Morlaque du Canton de Zara.] Upright, Segna matted; plate marks, margins; slight foxing.
One of a pair of hand-colored engraving by M.A. Lotter after Probst; equestrian portrait in uniform. [See also: Gideon Freyherr von Loudon.] One of a pair of hand-colored engraving by M.A. Lotter after Probst; equestrian portrait in uniform. [See also: Gideon Freyherr von Loudon.] Upright; matted; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 8 small mounted engravings, some by and after G.W., of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. One of a collection of 8 small mounted engravings, some by and after G.W., of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. Oblong; in red cloth album, maroon leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1963.
One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure holding sword in left hand, right hand extended. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure holding sword in left hand, right hand extended. Small upright folio; plate marks; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tear; in blue, beige and white decorated slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction, 1966.
Line and stipple engraving; 5 oval or octagonal bust military portraits against background of monument and trophies. Line and stipple engraving; 5 oval or octagonal bust military portraits against background of monument and trophies. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; corner crumpled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
Original oil painting, unsigned (by Hios); desolate landscape in aftermath of battle, wasteland of shell holes, pits, dead Japanese soldiers; group of American soldiers at upper left firing into caves. Original oil painting, unsigned (by Hios); desolate landscape in aftermath of battle, wasteland of shell holes, pits, dead Japanese soldiers; group of American soldiers at upper left firing into caves. Hios joined the USMC in 1942 and trained as a combat photographer. He saw action on the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. Promoted to sergeant, he received the Bronze Star for 'heroic and meritorious action in obtaining valuable combat photographs under hazardous conditions'. In wooden frame. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Color lithograph after Sanquirico; view of monument, showing military guard and ecclesiastics at base. Color lithograph after Sanquirico; view of monument, showing military guard and ecclesiastics at base. Upright folio; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Tinted lithograph by Giovanni Pagani after Bartezati; view of catafalque, draperies and decorations of trophies in church, small soldier and other figures in foreground. Tinted lithograph by Giovanni Pagani after Bartezati; view of catafalque, draperies and decorations of trophies in church, small soldier and other figures in foreground. Upright giant folio; margins intact; clean, tear at bottom. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
3rd in album of 9 watercolors by Landells, signed and dated by artist "Crimea July/56", for the Illustrated London News, of scenes at the end of Crimean War; 2 soldiers looking at memorial obelisk on ridge near bay, 2 more soldiers at upper left. 3rd in album of 9 watercolors by Landells, signed and dated by artist "Crimea July/56", for the Illustrated London News, of scenes at the end of Crimean War; 2 soldiers looking at memorial obelisk on ridge near bay, 2 more soldiers at upper left. Pasted at rear of album : "General Order, Headquarters, Balaclava, 12th July, 1856".
Color lithograph on paper by L. Prang & Co. after photo by A. Gardner. Color lithograph on paper by L. Prang & Co. after photo by A. Gardner. Matted; yellowed. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2005
