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.
A US soldier wades in water while handling a barrel, hauling it to shore. Two others in the background are also shown transporting a barrel. Possibly a study for his work 'South Pacific: Unloading Oil Drums' for Standard Oil's journal 'The Lamp'. A US soldier wades in water while handling a barrel, hauling it to shore. Two others in the background are also shown transporting a barrel. Possibly a study for his work 'South Pacific: Unloading Oil Drums' for Standard Oil's journal 'The Lamp'. Fredenthal was one of the civilian artists assigned to the War Department Art Program in 1943. He served with the South Pacific War Art Unit and later became a Life magazine artist-correspondent in the Pacific. Gift of Ruth Ann Fredenthal, 1994.
Original oil painting signed and dated by Stevenson; 2 large trucks being off-loaded from ship by cranes onto dock; several dirigibles in sky in background. Original oil painting signed and dated by Stevenson; 2 large trucks being off-loaded from ship by cranes onto dock; several dirigibles in sky in background. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
Original pencil drawing by Karl Rittman; group of soldiers standing in front of crates. Censor's stamp on verso. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', November 21, 1943 Original pencil drawing by Karl Rittman; group of soldiers standing in front of crates. Censor's stamp on verso. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', November 21, 1943 Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 Unloading cargo, 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 collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 19. Pen and ink sketch of soldiers unloading a cargo ship; view from below showing boats alongside and another ship and harbor in the distance. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 19. Pen and ink sketch of soldiers unloading a cargo ship; view from below showing boats alongside and another ship and harbor in the distance. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
Soldiers unload an airplane in front of a mountainous landscape. Soldiers unload an airplane in front of a mountainous landscape. Published in Yank, November 10, 1944, page 7 as: "Unloading a C-47 near an alert-crew tent. These transports, the work horses of the Pacific, function as the military equivalent of commerical planes."
Represented with all the comedic awkwardness of a character in the Comedia Dell'Arte, a French messenger presents Lucien Bonaparte, the Prince of Canino, with an ultimatum from his brother, Napoleon. The messenger grins as he sweeps his cap off of his grotesque head and extends the scroll with his clawed left hand. This fiendish deformity is amplified by his legs and feet, which are transformed from those of a human into the legs of an animal and cloven hooves. Lucien reacts to this visitor and his missive by throwing his arms wide and striding forward as if to protect his family who are gathered behind him. Lucien and his family group all wear expressions of disgust and fear and are not caricatured. His wife stands on his right and clings to Lucien's upraised right arm and is distraught at the thought of an end to their domestic tranquility. In the distance, a calm mountain landscape extends across the horizon. However, the backdrop to the family is made tense and ominous by the confused branches and foliage on the trees and by the large columns that suggest the portico of the family's estate. Represented with all the comedic awkwardness of a character in the Comedia Dell'Arte, a French messenger presents Lucien Bonaparte, the Prince of Canino, with an ultimatum from his brother, Napoleon. The messenger grins as he sweeps his cap off of his grotesque head and extends the scroll with his clawed left hand. This fiendish deformity is amplified by his legs and feet, which are transformed from those of a human into the legs of an animal and cloven hooves. Lucien reacts to this visitor and his missive by throwing his arms wide and striding forward as if to protect his family who are gathered behind him. Lucien and his family group all wear expressions of disgust and fear and are not caricatured. His wife stands on his right and clings to Lucien's upraised right arm and is distraught at the thought of an end to their domestic tranquility. In the distance, a calm mountain landscape extends across the horizon. However, the backdrop to the family is made tense and ominous by the confused branches and foliage on the trees and by the large columns that suggest the portico of the family's estate. Published by Samuel W. Fores. George writes that Napoleon's order was met by Lucien's refusal and attempted flight to America. En route, the family was captured by an English frigate and eventually brought to Plymouth, England, via Malta. According to George, the family bought a house near Worchester, and was well received by their neighbors. 1810-12-24 Caption: Pubd Dec4 24th 1810 by S W Fores 50 Piccadilly Dialogue: French messenger: "Votre Serviteur Mr. Lucien!!--your Imperial Brother is determined to make you great and happy,--these are the terms." Lucien: "He seems determined to make me a Villain! but I am determined that there shall be one honest man in the family, and will fly to that country where character is respected." Lucien's wife: "Ah my dear Lucien! here is an end to our domestic peace and happiness." Eldest daughter: "Then lets go to England Father for that is the only place where Honor and Virtue find partizans." Other daughter: "Sister is that a friend of my Uncles." Annotation: 5- [and other partially erased numbers]: 860, 10/[?] Collector's Mark: a triangle bisected by a horizontal line Collector's Mark: A Letter (Correspondence): Lucien Kick your wife and childern out of doors, I shall marry you to a Princess and make you King of Rome, comply immediately or dread the vengence of your Brother [signed] Napoleon. Plate Mark: 152
Original pencil and watercolor sketch signed by Cruikshank; French soldier, British sailor, Turkish soldier in group, rrespective flags in background. Original pencil and watercolor sketch signed by Cruikshank; French soldier, British sailor, Turkish soldier in group, rrespective flags in background. Upright, matted; no margins; yellowed. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1952.
Wood-engraved plate by and after Scott ; seated and reclining soldiers outside tents. Wood-engraved plate by and after Scott ; seated and reclining soldiers outside tents. Supplement to Harper's Weekly, May 13, 1871, page 444. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
Wood-engraved illustration by Wade; 2 cutters approached by whaleboats, ornamental enframement of naval trophies. Wood-engraved illustration by Wade; 2 cutters approached by whaleboats, ornamental enframement of naval trophies. Upright folio.
Wood-engraved illustration; view of porticoed lyceum building and street with carriages, 5 marines marching on sidewalk at left center, short printed text attached. Wood-engraved illustration; view of porticoed lyceum building and street with carriages, 5 marines marching on sidewalk at left center, short printed text attached. From Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion, 1851, page 313. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
8th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of 2 standing cadets, showing front and back views; smaller soldier figure in left background. 8th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of 2 standing cadets, showing front and back views; smaller soldier figure in left background. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.
Color lithograph; certificate surrounded by battle scene, showing uniforms, surmounted by eagle, draped flags and medallion portrait of Washington. Color lithograph; certificate surrounded by battle scene, showing uniforms, surmounted by eagle, draped flags and medallion portrait of Washington. Oblong folio; margins intact; foxed; upper left corner creased.
Cover title. For voice and piano. Cover lithographic illustration by Endicott & Co.: sailor holding flag surrounded by figures supposed to be displaying historic US uniforms.
For piano By H.N. Hempsted; Kurz & Seifert lith. Milwaukee; Clayton. Respectfully Dedicated to the Hon. Rufus King, Brigadier General Commanding the 1st Brigade Wisconsin Volunteers.
Pencil sketch of two men seated on bench in train station reading. Pencil sketch of two men seated on bench in train station reading. Upright, margins, top margin worn and stained.
Hand-colored lithograph by and after Anthony (?) Fleetwood; 2 standing figures in dark blue uniforms, yellow trim; landscape background with tents and village. Hand-colored lithograph by and after Anthony (?) Fleetwood; 2 standing figures in dark blue uniforms, yellow trim; landscape background with tents and village. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1975.
Original mounted sepia photograph of standing and seated group on grass before tents. Original mounted sepia photograph of standing and seated group on grass before tents. Medium oblong folio, mounted on board; no margins; worn, losses in image. Title supplied by cataloger. Charleston, S.C., Schindler, 1955.
Sketch of soldiers and horses drinking from river. In the left foreground, two men stare tiredly into the distance while their horses refresh themselves; on the right a group of three seated men drink from their canteens. The perspective of the image looks upstream towards a mountain and several wooden structurest Sketch of soldiers and horses drinking from river. In the left foreground, two men stare tiredly into the distance while their horses refresh themselves; on the right a group of three seated men drink from their canteens. The perspective of the image looks upstream towards a mountain and several wooden structurest Unsigned but in the style of A.R. Waud, possibly drawn for Harper's Weekly. Small oblong folio. New Haven, William Reese Company, 2018. 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/)
Color lithograph by and after Morin, printed by Day & Son, from sketches by Nirom Pacha; 3 drunken French, Turkish and Highland soldiers lurching along road together. Color lithograph by and after Morin, printed by Day & Son, from sketches by Nirom Pacha; 3 drunken French, Turkish and Highland soldiers lurching along road together. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. From 'Lloyd's Incidents in the War in the Crimea'. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Original watercolor; artillery team charging followed by troopers Original watercolor; artillery team charging followed by troopers Initialed (lower right): EB. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2008
Color plate after Collins; 9 illustrations of uniform groups and figures showing all forms of dress. Color plate after Collins; 9 illustrations of uniform groups and figures showing all forms of dress. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Whiteside, '88.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin; uniform figures and group of 1588, 1650, 1704, 1746, 1770, 1780, 1797, 1800, 1806, 1832, 1854, 1919. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; uniform figures and group of 1588, 1650, 1704, 1746, 1770, 1780, 1797, 1800, 1806, 1832, 1854, 1919. Large upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger.
Color lithographed tailor's plate with 2 illustrations of uniform groups, showing total of 13 uniforms. Color lithographed tailor's plate with 2 illustrations of uniform groups, showing total of 13 uniforms. Upright folio, mounted on tan board; margins trimmed; worn, tears. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958.
Chromolithograph; 18 figures in various regimental uniforms in foreground, outdoors, with smaller figures and landscape in background. Chromolithograph; 18 figures in various regimental uniforms in foreground, outdoors, with smaller figures and landscape in background. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; edges and corners chipped, yellowed, stained. N.Y., Military Miniatures, 1951.
Hand-colored aquatint engraving; unsigned; large group of cavalrymen relaxing, standing and seated, playing cards, drinking, and smoking in watch-room, showing uniforms of horse regiments, dragoons, horse guards, dragoon guards. Caption absent Hand-colored aquatint engraving; unsigned; large group of cavalrymen relaxing, standing and seated, playing cards, drinking, and smoking in watch-room, showing uniforms of horse regiments, dragoons, horse guards, dragoon guards. Caption absent Oblong folio, matted; all margins severely trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1953.
Color plate numbered VIII with 6 illustrations numbered 13-18 of artillery cadets uniforms and blazer. Color plate numbered VIII with 6 illustrations numbered 13-18 of artillery cadets uniforms and blazer. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Subtitle provided by cataloger.