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.
Lithograph by and after Richardson; view of marble relief monument showing 2 standing figures of Rifle Brigade and Cape Mounted Rifles with standards and trophies above. Lithograph by and after Richardson; view of marble relief monument showing 2 standing figures of Rifle Brigade and Cape Mounted Rifles with standards and trophies above. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger.
Colored lithograph by Schultze after Charlemagne, printed by Lemercier; view of equestrian statue of Tsar Nicholas I in city square, sentry in right foreground. Colored lithograph by Schultze after Charlemagne, printed by Lemercier; view of equestrian statue of Tsar Nicholas I in city square, sentry in right foreground. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, torn, soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.
Subject: Group of six militiamen; Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, New York. Subject: Group of six militiamen; Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, New York. Title continues: Composed by Henry Prince. 'To Captain Lyman, the officers and gentlemen of the 1st Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of Montreal by Henry Prince'
2nd in pair of original unsigned watercolors (by Opitz); Russian soldiers sharing booty from blanket spread on ground while mounted Cossack stands watch, other soldiers harass civilians in background. [See also: Le Défilé]. 2nd in pair of original unsigned watercolors (by Opitz); Russian soldiers sharing booty from blanket spread on ground while mounted Cossack stands watch, other soldiers harass civilians in background. [See also: Le Défilé]. On gray watercolor mount, matted; slight margins; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1953.
Original ink and watercolor sketch on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; soldier and civilian woman, viewed from behind, standing together, drinking at bar. Original ink and watercolor sketch on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; soldier and civilian woman, viewed from behind, standing together, drinking at bar. Upright; no margins; clean.
Aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform, writing in book propped on knee, rocky outdoor background. Aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform, writing in book propped on knee, rocky outdoor background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. title: Montholon caption: Charles Tristan doué d'une perspicacité naturelle, annonçant valeur, et candeur d'esprit, débuta dans la carrière des armes en qualité d'aide de campe de Maréchal, chef de l'état Major général de l'armée. La sévérité de ses principes, la sagesse qu'il opporta dans les diverses missions importantes, dont il fut chargé, dans les quelles, il fut constantement heureux, lui méritèment le grade de Général. Les quatre mémorables batailles, ou l'armée française se couvrit du manteau de l'immortalité, furent témoins de ses exploits. L'histoire prononcera sur la fidélité de ses sentimens philantropique. caption: A Paris chez Esbrand Rue du Temple No 15 caption: Déposé à la Direction
One of collection of original watercolors signed by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing forward, riding down path. One of collection of original watercolors signed by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing forward, riding down path. Upright small folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger
Lithograph by and after Bellangé, numbered 6, print by Gihaut; Napoleon manning artillery piece on bastion at left, battle on plain in right background and near viaduct in center distance. Lithograph by and after Bellangé, numbered 6, print by Gihaut; Napoleon manning artillery piece on bastion at left, battle on plain in right background and near viaduct in center distance. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978. Title: Montereau. (18 février 1814) Napoléon Empereur Caption: allez mes amis, leur dit-il, ne craignez rien, le boulet qui tuera n'est pas encore fondu. Caption: Imp. lith. de Gihaut frères éditeurs, Boulevard des Staliens, No. 8
Lithograph after Leblanc (being no. 5 from Croquis d'après nature faits pendant trois ans de séfour en Grèce et dans le Levant); 2 armed men in national costume descending mountain slope. Lithograph after Leblanc (being no. 5 from Croquis d'après nature faits pendant trois ans de séfour en Grèce et dans le Levant); 2 armed men in national costume descending mountain slope. Upright small folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 3 original watercolors signed by Doviane; soldiers mounting cannon in fort. [See also: Le Drapeau (and) Le retour.] One of a collection of 3 original watercolors signed by Doviane; soldiers mounting cannon in fort. [See also: Le Drapeau (and) Le retour.] Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Cruikshank; men and women promenaders in Hyde Park wearing exaggerated costumes, including 1 figure of lancer. Hand-colored engraving by and after Cruikshank; men and women promenaders in Hyde Park wearing exaggerated costumes, including 1 figure of lancer. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean.
Engraving by Binck(?) after Lafréry; perspective view of tournament in multi-storied amphitheater, unfinished dome of St. Peter's Basilica in right background. Tournament held in the Belvedere courtyard of the Vatican on Monday, March 5, 1565, organized as part of the celebrations for the marriage of Annibale Altemps and Ortensia Borromeo. Engraving by Binck(?) after Lafréry; perspective view of tournament in multi-storied amphitheater, unfinished dome of St. Peter's Basilica in right background. Tournament held in the Belvedere courtyard of the Vatican on Monday, March 5, 1565, organized as part of the celebrations for the marriage of Annibale Altemps and Ortensia Borromeo. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed away; clean, creased. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Hand-colored engraving; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards right. Hand-colored engraving; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards right. Small upright folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed. title: Monsieur, Comte d'Artois, Lieutenant Général du Royaume, Colonel Général des Gardes Nationales, et des Suisses caption: à Paris, chez Mme Ve. Chereau, rue S. Jacques, No 10 caption: Déposé à la Direction Gnl. de l'im. et de la lib.
2nd in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portraits and uniform figures, this one printed by Mariette; full-length portrait in uniform, near tent, holding baton against folding chair, looking right, breastplate on ground in lower right. 2nd in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portraits and uniform figures, this one printed by Mariette; full-length portrait in uniform, near tent, holding baton against folding chair, looking right, breastplate on ground in lower right. Small folio, 19 prints, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1st in pair of engravings by Christian Hallbaur after Haidt, with rhymed captions; priest, woman breastfeeding child, soldier holding flag and boy in military costume, in ornamental outdoor setting. 1st in pair of engravings by Christian Hallbaur after Haidt, with rhymed captions; priest, woman breastfeeding child, soldier holding flag and boy in military costume, in ornamental outdoor setting. Small oblong folio; pl. marks, margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
Coloured lithographed caricature by V. Ratier after Pann; Charles X in conversation with Garde Suisse on terrace or balcony. Coloured lithographed caricature by V. Ratier after Pann; Charles X in conversation with Garde Suisse on terrace or balcony. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title: Monseigneur, les soldats ont répondu pas d'argent pas de suisses......qu'on les fusille pour leur apprendre à Vivre. Caption: Paris, chez l'Editeur, rue du Coq, No. 4 Printed Signature: C. Pann Caption: et Hautcoeur Martinet, même rue. Caption: Lith. de V. Ratier
8th in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; standing figure of Daughin in dress coat, one hand in sash, the other tucked inside coat. 8th in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; standing figure of Daughin in dress coat, one hand in sash, the other tucked inside coat. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.
4 aquatint pieces comprising pair of feet, gown, and cape with hood. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 4 aquatint pieces comprising pair of feet, gown, and cape with hood. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1951 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/)
Lithograph (by and after) Eugène (Lami), dated 1818 by artist; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards left. Lithograph (by and after) Eugène (Lami), dated 1818 by artist; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards left. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1966.
1st of pair of aquatint plates, each showing 8 bust portraits of sovereigns, all in uniform. 1st of pair of aquatint plates, each showing 8 bust portraits of sovereigns, all in uniform. Upright, 2 prints [cf. EuMP1833f-1b]; margins trimmed; slightly yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
2nd of pair of aquatint plates, showing 8 bust portraits of sovereigns, all in uniform except Pope and Sultan Mahomed II. 2nd of pair of aquatint plates, showing 8 bust portraits of sovereigns, all in uniform except Pope and Sultan Mahomed II. Upright, 2 prints [cf. EuMP1833f-1a]; margins trimmed; slightly yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
One of a collection of 24 original watercolor caricatures of soldiers by Lavrate. Soldier with rifle speaking to finely dressed woman with boy. One of a collection of 24 original watercolor caricatures of soldiers by Lavrate. Soldier with rifle speaking to finely dressed woman with boy. Unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Laurette--French Military Caricatures--c. 1850"; yellowed and brittle; worn, torn, glue residue on margins. London, Spencer, 1955.
Lithograph; boy with sword raising cap and making inquiry of grenadier sentry at barricade in city street. Lithograph; boy with sword raising cap and making inquiry of grenadier sentry at barricade in city street. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Title: -Mon Commandant, Pourriez-vous me Dire si l'on a des Nouvelles de Louis File-Vite. Caption: Chez Aubert, Pl. de la Bourse. Caption: Imp. Aubert & Cie.
Etching signed by Detaille, dated 1881; dragoons riding over bridge on country road, saluted by civilian worker; 2 small studies of soldiers in lower margin. Signed in pencil 'Edouard Detaille' and 'Boulard fils' (after the oil painting in the Art Institute of Chicago) Etching signed by Detaille, dated 1881; dragoons riding over bridge on country road, saluted by civilian worker; 2 small studies of soldiers in lower margin. Signed in pencil 'Edouard Detaille' and 'Boulard fils' (after the oil painting in the Art Institute of Chicago) Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed and foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948. title provided by cataloger
One of a pair of hand colored semi-caricature lithographs after Alken. Various mounted officer types at top, combat scene at bottom. One of a pair of hand colored semi-caricature lithographs after Alken. Various mounted officer types at top, combat scene at bottom. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate marks; margins trimmed; some soiling.
One of a pair of hand colored semi-caricature lithographs after Alken. Various types of mounted and dismounted soldiers, c. 1780, 1822, in 2 rows. One of a pair of hand colored semi-caricature lithographs after Alken. Various types of mounted and dismounted soldiers, c. 1780, 1822, in 2 rows. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed; some soiling.
Lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle; king mounted in coronation robes waving sword on bastion over river, guard with flags in foreground, spectators in grandstand in left background. Lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle; king mounted in coronation robes waving sword on bastion over river, guard with flags in foreground, spectators in grandstand in left background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Mezzotint by Dickinson after Dance, published April 2d, 1780; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Mezzotint by Dickinson after Dance, published April 2d, 1780; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.
Color lithograph caricature by Engelmann after Pigal; woman holding up small boy who plucks at tunic of returned soldier. Color lithograph caricature by Engelmann after Pigal; woman holding up small boy who plucks at tunic of returned soldier. Small upright folio; margins; yellowed and slightly soiled; in blue portfolio with red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures ca. 1830-48." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
Wood engraved illustration; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in naval uniform. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, vol. 5, no. 120, p. (241). March 20, 1858. Wood engraved illustration; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in naval uniform. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, vol. 5, no. 120, p. (241). March 20, 1858. Upright folio; margins trimmed; tears at bottom; yellowed.