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.
3rd in coll. of 5 watercolor caricatures, on board, signed by G.H.B(rennan); full-length uniform figure, in profile facing left, wearing large busby and sword, putting on white glove. 3rd in coll. of 5 watercolor caricatures, on board, signed by G.H.B(rennan); full-length uniform figure, in profile facing left, wearing large busby and sword, putting on white glove. Medium folio; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
9th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); standing uniform figure of drummer boy in red jacket, holding drum decorated with flowers; pencil note on verso : "5th (Northumberland Fusiliers)". 9th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); standing uniform figure of drummer boy in red jacket, holding drum decorated with flowers; pencil note on verso : "5th (Northumberland Fusiliers)". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
Colored printed (chromolithogrpah?) card, from original watercolor signed by McNeill; standing uniform figure of grenadier drummer boy, playing drum wrapped in flower blossoms. Colored printed (chromolithogrpah?) card, from original watercolor signed by McNeill; standing uniform figure of grenadier drummer boy, playing drum wrapped in flower blossoms. Upright; no margins; stained.
7th in collection of 15 mounted original ink and watercolor caricatures signed by Woodward; 2 sergeants, facing right, each scolding an unruly recruit; handwritten text of dialogue above. 7th in collection of 15 mounted original ink and watercolor caricatures signed by Woodward; 2 sergeants, facing right, each scolding an unruly recruit; handwritten text of dialogue above. Folio and small folio, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue cloth slipcase st. gold; some stained; from Woodin collection. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Murphy, of an unclothed native woman with a long knife preparing to cut open a coconut on a rock. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Murphy, of an unclothed native woman with a long knife preparing to cut open a coconut on a rock. 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 suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with musket over left shoulder. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with musket over left shoulder. In 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
1 water-color signed 'Arthur Singer'; view of mill buildings and chimneys 1 water-color signed 'Arthur Singer'; view of mill buildings and chimneys Singer served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Large oblong folio. Gift of Paul and Alan Singer, 2021 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/)
1 water-color signed 'Arthur Singer'; distant view of mill and chimneys 1 water-color signed 'Arthur Singer'; distant view of mill and chimneys Singer served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Large oblong folio. Gift of Paul and Alan Singer, 2021 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/)
4th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from Vol. VII of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', engraving by Giarré after Gallina; group of 5 standing uniform figures; penciled identifying notes underneath. 4th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from Vol. VII of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', engraving by Giarré after Gallina; group of 5 standing uniform figures; penciled identifying notes underneath. Oblong, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Lithograph; 4 standing uniform figures with rifles. Lithograph; 4 standing uniform figures with rifles. Narrow upright small folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 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/)
One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of soldiers and officers. Colonel holding halberd and sword facing left, battle raging in background between musketeers and pikemen, cannon and gabions on right with gunner. From a series of twelve plates of officers and soldiers by Jacques de Gheyn One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of soldiers and officers. Colonel holding halberd and sword facing left, battle raging in background between musketeers and pikemen, cannon and gabions on right with gunner. From a series of twelve plates of officers and soldiers by Jacques de Gheyn Folio; bound in 3/4 blue morocco and yellow cloth stamped gold; slightly yellowed. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Colored lithograph by W. Fisk after Diston, printed by W. Day, from 'Costumes of the Canary islands'; militiaman in military costume leaning on grounded gun, standing on bastion with cannon in background. Colored lithograph by W. Fisk after Diston, printed by W. Day, from 'Costumes of the Canary islands'; militiaman in military costume leaning on grounded gun, standing on bastion with cannon in background. Small upright folio; margins intact; soiled. London, Maggs, 1963.
Original ink drawing signed by O(gden); standing uniform figure with rifle. Original ink drawing signed by O(gden); standing uniform figure with rifle. Small upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Soldier Shop, 1968. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 3 color lithograph caricatures by and after H.B.L. (Henry Brockton Laurence), of scenes in camp. From 'Humourous Incidents of Camp Life During Autumn Manoeuvres' (London, Maclure & Macdonald, c. 1875). One of a collection of 3 color lithograph caricatures by and after H.B.L. (Henry Brockton Laurence), of scenes in camp. From 'Humourous Incidents of Camp Life During Autumn Manoeuvres' (London, Maclure & Macdonald, c. 1875). Small oblong folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 2 hand colored and 10 uncolored woodblock battle and military scenes, cut from books. Militia firing canon, aiming arquebus; climbing ladder while building burns. One of a collection of 2 hand colored and 10 uncolored woodblock battle and military scenes, cut from books. Militia firing canon, aiming arquebus; climbing ladder while building burns. Clean; in beige cloth slipcase, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger.
Copper-engraving; cartoon of militia officers at dinner. Copper-engraving; cartoon of militia officers at dinner. Yellow paper, closely trimmed, mounted on blue paper trimmed to size; very soiled and worn. N.Y., Argosy, 1950.
Original sepia photograph of a group of officers from the Hampshire Militia. Two seated in chairs, one in a bucket while others behind him pretend to point their swords at him and another pretends to dump water on him; one soldier on top of a tent. Names in pencil on the back of the photo. Original sepia photograph of a group of officers from the Hampshire Militia. Two seated in chairs, one in a bucket while others behind him pretend to point their swords at him and another pretends to dump water on him; one soldier on top of a tent. Names in pencil on the back of the photo. Oblong medium folio; no margins; worn and torn.
Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing, being either a study by Bunbury for the engraved caricature: Recruits, or else copied after it, and in this case with the composition placing the seated woman on the right. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing, being either a study by Bunbury for the engraved caricature: Recruits, or else copied after it, and in this case with the composition placing the seated woman on the right. Oblong, inlaid in off-white paper mount, matted; no margins; clean. Chicago, W. Russell Button, 1950.
One of a collection of 3 color lithograph caricatures by and after H.B.L. (Henry Brockton Laurence) of scenes in camp; group of humorous militiamen outside tent, another inside. From 'Humourous Incidents of Camp Life During Autumn Manoeuvres' (London, Maclure & Macdonald, c. 1875). One of a collection of 3 color lithograph caricatures by and after H.B.L. (Henry Brockton Laurence) of scenes in camp; group of humorous militiamen outside tent, another inside. From 'Humourous Incidents of Camp Life During Autumn Manoeuvres' (London, Maclure & Macdonald, c. 1875). Small oblong folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original sepia photograph of tents in the distance and one soldier standing guard at a militia camp. Notation in pencil on back says: Camp of 3d "B" Hamps Regt. Gosport 1898. Original sepia photograph of tents in the distance and one soldier standing guard at a militia camp. Notation in pencil on back says: Camp of 3d "B" Hamps Regt. Gosport 1898. Medium oblong folio; no margins; creased, worn, torn. Title supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored aquatint caricature (after Alken); officer and two cavalrymen riding towards right in countryside. Hand-colored aquatint caricature (after Alken); officer and two cavalrymen riding towards right in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; some yellowing.
Original watercolor by E.T.S.; row of soldiers in various uniforms marching together. No. 14. Captioned in pencil below Original watercolor by E.T.S.; row of soldiers in various uniforms marching together. No. 14. Captioned in pencil below Small oblong folio, mounted on board, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1969. Ritle supplied by cataloger
1 watercolor inscribed 'Pace -44'; military vehicle 1 watercolor inscribed 'Pace -44'; military vehicle Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)
A rather impressionistic depiction of military transport boats filled with Marines riding on rough seas. Splashes from munitions appear in the background. A rather impressionistic depiction of military transport boats filled with Marines riding on rough seas. Splashes from munitions appear in the background. 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.
Color lithograph by and after Alken; uniform group of 2 dismounted and 1 mounted soldiers with six horses. Color lithograph by and after Alken; uniform group of 2 dismounted and 1 mounted soldiers with six horses. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
A mechanic drives a military tractor towing a B-29 bomber. A mechanic drives a military tractor towing a B-29 bomber. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after Heath, published Feb. 20, 1834; dandified Life Guard officer in dressing gown and uniform trousers at breakfast table reading order delivered by soldier at right. Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after Heath, published Feb. 20, 1834; dandified Life Guard officer in dressing gown and uniform trousers at breakfast table reading order delivered by soldier at right. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins, yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original semi-caricature watercolor signed by Walker; figure of sentry seated in doorway of sentry-box, smoking. Original semi-caricature watercolor signed by Walker; figure of sentry seated in doorway of sentry-box, smoking. Upright, matted; margins intact, embossed border. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
