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.
Cover is ornamented with foliated scrollwork, military accoutrements, and five small vignettes of military figures printed in black over a light tan tint background. Cover is ornamented with foliated scrollwork, military accoutrements, and five small vignettes of military figures printed in black over a light tan tint background. The music, dedicated to Mlle. M.E. Mixsell, is "L'Américain Galop Militaire," arranged for the pianoforte by J.C. Viereck. The pages of music have been numbered in ink consecutively 29-31. Title continues: A collection of marches, quick steps, and waltzes arranged for the pianoforte and dedicated to the officers and members of the independent corps of the United States.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Kay; group of six officers and six women walking outdoors, some women in semi-military dress, one officer(?) wearing veil. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Kay; group of six officers and six women walking outdoors, some women in semi-military dress, one officer(?) wearing veil. Includes General Francis Dundas, Sir Harry Jardine, Sir Robert Dundas, Captain Hay and Lord Eglinton, and illustrates Edinburgh society during the Volunteer period
Wood-engraved folding panorama plate by Amman; military procession of knights and Landsknechte, marching toward left, woman camp follower on the right near donkey carrying basket (with baby inside?), and near mounted soldier with arm in sling. Wood-engraved folding panorama plate by Amman; military procession of knights and Landsknechte, marching toward left, woman camp follower on the right near donkey carrying basket (with baby inside?), and near mounted soldier with arm in sling. Narrow giant folio folded to folio; margins trimmed close; creased. Leichtenstein-Huaslab collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored engraved caricature, published July 30th, 1798; mounted figure in uniform, facing right, small figures of spectators in grandstand and behind fence in left and right background. Hand-colored engraved caricature, published July 30th, 1798; mounted figure in uniform, facing right, small figures of spectators in grandstand and behind fence in left and right background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1949.
Ground level view from behind of military planes taking off. A tower is on the far right edge and a heavily clouded sky is apparent during either sunrise or sunset. Ground level view from behind of military planes taking off. A tower is on the far right edge and a heavily clouded sky is apparent during either sunrise or sunset.
An airplane lands on a landing strip in a muted, gray composition. Mount Suribachi behind. An airplane lands on a landing strip in a muted, gray composition. Mount Suribachi behind.
A plane at the upper left is about to land. Other planes are seen in the background to the right, with a tower in the distance. A plane at the upper left is about to land. Other planes are seen in the background to the right, with a tower in the distance.
Albumen print photograph; British cavalry on white horses parading down avenue toward right, street lined on both sides by Indian and Gurkha infantry in dark uniforms. Albumen print photograph; British cavalry on white horses parading down avenue toward right, street lined on both sides by Indian and Gurkha infantry in dark uniforms. Scene from the Delhi Durbar, 1911? Oblong narrow small folio; no margins; edges slightly frayed.
Hand -colored aquatint caricature by and after Heath; large number of comic uniform figures, outdoors. Hand -colored aquatint caricature by and after Heath; large number of comic uniform figures, outdoors. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; repaired tears, creased; slightly soiled.
2nd in set of 3 colored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht, showing 6 mounted drummers. 2nd in set of 3 colored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht, showing 6 mounted drummers. Matted together; margins trimmed; soiled. Paris, Jazet, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
3rd in set of 3 colored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht, showing 6 mounted horn players. 3rd in set of 3 colored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht, showing 6 mounted horn players. Matted together; margins trimmed; soiled. Paris, Jazet, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
1st of set of 3 colored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht, showing 6 mounted figures of horn-players. 1st of set of 3 colored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht, showing 6 mounted figures of horn-players. Matted together; margins trimmed; soiled. Paris, Jazet, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A unformed musician, sitting on a table, playing the guitar and singing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A unformed musician, sitting on a table, playing the guitar and singing.
From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 2 mounted military policemen riding toward right on country track; sketch notes below image. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 2 mounted military policemen riding toward right on country track; sketch notes below image. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
Mezzotint caricature numbered 168, published 1 Octr. 1788; woman with plumed hat, semi-military jacket and low décolletage seated on sofa in tent. Mezzotint caricature numbered 168, published 1 Octr. 1788; woman with plumed hat, semi-military jacket and low décolletage seated on sofa in tent. Small upright, mounted on blue paper; matted; plate mark, margins, slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1961.
One of a collection of 6 original sketches by Krareisen, this one dated November 17, 1824; uniform figure reclining on the side of a hill with musket and saber. One of a collection of 6 original sketches by Krareisen, this one dated November 17, 1824; uniform figure reclining on the side of a hill with musket and saber. Oblong, unbound; mounted on cream paper, in blue cloth case, white leather backstrip with stamped gold lettering. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Hand-colored engraved caricature (by and) after W. Heath, published March 2, 1819; lancers in battle on bicycle hobbyhorses. Hand-colored engraved caricature (by and) after W. Heath, published March 2, 1819; lancers in battle on bicycle hobbyhorses. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; repair to upper left corner; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1st in pair of original signed wash drawings by Thulstrup; procession of 4 horse-drawn hearses with infantry escort down village street. [See also: Loading a U.S. Army ten-inch gun]. 1st in pair of original signed wash drawings by Thulstrup; procession of 4 horse-drawn hearses with infantry escort down village street. [See also: Loading a U.S. Army ten-inch gun]. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Latendorf, 1959. title provided by cataloger
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 military policemen in blue uniforms standing in tent camp, tents and smaller soldier figures in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 military policemen in blue uniforms standing in tent camp, tents and smaller soldier figures in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Group of four soldiers. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Group of four soldiers. Upright; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.
5 rows of mounted and unmounted figures in a variety of military uniforms. 5 rows of mounted and unmounted figures in a variety of military uniforms. Upright folio; repaired tear in upper right corner. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned ink drawing (by Vernet); ink sketches of military figure, eagle, portrait; on verso - infantrymen concealed among trees bordering country road, making ready to attack column of soldiers approaching along this road in left distance. [See: Infanterie en embouscade.] Original unsigned ink drawing (by Vernet); ink sketches of military figure, eagle, portrait; on verso - infantrymen concealed among trees bordering country road, making ready to attack column of soldiers approaching along this road in left distance. [See: Infanterie en embouscade.] Small oblong folio, matted; narrow black margins; clean.
Original wash drawing, by Rugendas; triumphal entry of Austrian or Sicilian troops into Naples, crowds cheering, Mt. Vesuvius smoking in distance. Original wash drawing, by Rugendas; triumphal entry of Austrian or Sicilian troops into Naples, crowds cheering, Mt. Vesuvius smoking in distance. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; one corner slightly torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger
5th of 8 engravings of military figures and scenes, each with ornamental border; military engineer standing with shovel over shoulder, artillery fortifications in background. 5th of 8 engravings of military figures and scenes, each with ornamental border; military engineer standing with shovel over shoulder, artillery fortifications in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
A monochrome view from above of a military encampment with rows of tents and three quonset huts. Two figures in a jeep drive by at the lower left. Mt. Suribachi in right distance. A monochrome view from above of a military encampment with rows of tents and three quonset huts. Two figures in a jeep drive by at the lower left. Mt. Suribachi in right distance.
Two watercolor paintings on paper, surrounded by ink borders and mounted on cardboard. The bottom image, seen here, depicts a military encampment at Iwo Jima from above with tents set up on a beach. Three soldiers or Marines are in a jeep in the left foreground. Palm trees are in the middle distance. Warships are in the water below. Image size: 14.2 x 21.3 cm. Cardboard size: 35.5 x 27.8 cm. Two watercolor paintings on paper, surrounded by ink borders and mounted on cardboard. The bottom image, seen here, depicts a military encampment at Iwo Jima from above with tents set up on a beach. Three soldiers or Marines are in a jeep in the left foreground. Palm trees are in the middle distance. Warships are in the water below. Image size: 14.2 x 21.3 cm. Cardboard size: 35.5 x 27.8 cm.
Hand-colored etched caricature, published May 17, 1797; short officer with lorgnette addressing tall grenadier, tents in background. Hand-colored etched caricature, published May 17, 1797; short officer with lorgnette addressing tall grenadier, tents in background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand-colored engraved caricature; full-length figure in very exaggerated lancer uniform and headgear with profuse embroidery, enormous epaulets and plume, etc. Hand-colored engraved caricature; full-length figure in very exaggerated lancer uniform and headgear with profuse embroidery, enormous epaulets and plume, etc. Upright, matted; margins trimmed close; soiled.
