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.
One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and white with rifle facing left. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and white with rifle facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.
One of a collection of 4 sheets of ink drawings of military costume, armor, headgear and weapons by Millais. [See also: Reign of Elizabeth, Reign of Henry 8th, Costume James 1st.] One of a collection of 4 sheets of ink drawings of military costume, armor, headgear and weapons by Millais. [See also: Reign of Elizabeth, Reign of Henry 8th, Costume James 1st.] Oblong small folio, unbound; in brown cloth portfolio, brown leather label stamped gold; soiled, slightly foxed. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
Etching by R. & J. Ottens and Jonge after Jonge; drummer sitting on drum at left in tent entrance, smoking, cavalryman leaning forward to have tankard filled by woman in tent, other soldier figures in background. From series: Cavalry Battles Etching by R. & J. Ottens and Jonge after Jonge; drummer sitting on drum at left in tent entrance, smoking, cavalryman leaning forward to have tankard filled by woman in tent, other soldier figures in background. From series: Cavalry Battles Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger
Set of 4 hand-colored engravings from border of map showing military barracks etc. with small figures of soldiers and pedestrians in the Josefstadt district of Vienna, as follows: a) Aeussere Ansicht der k.k. Cavallerie Casern. Josephstadt Kaiserstrasse No. 168; b) Innere Ansicht der k.k. Cavallerie Caserne (etc.); c) K.K. Cavallerie Caserne, Leopoldstadte No. 149; d) K.K. Transport-Sammelhaus, Josephstädtler Kaisergasse No. 12. From: 'K. K. Polizey Bezirk Josephstadt bestehend aus den Vorstädten Josephstadt, Strotzischer Grund und Altlerchenfeld nebst 14 Ansichten der vorzüglichsten Gebäude / von Carl Graf Vasquez'. Set of 4 hand-colored engravings from border of map showing military barracks etc. with small figures of soldiers and pedestrians in the Josefstadt district of Vienna, as follows: a) Aeussere Ansicht der k.k. Cavallerie Casern. Josephstadt Kaiserstrasse No. 168; b) Innere Ansicht der k.k. Cavallerie Caserne (etc.); c) K.K. Cavallerie Caserne, Leopoldstadte No. 149; d) K.K. Transport-Sammelhaus, Josephstädtler Kaisergasse No. 12. From: 'K. K. Polizey Bezirk Josephstadt bestehend aus den Vorstädten Josephstadt, Strotzischer Grund und Altlerchenfeld nebst 14 Ansichten der vorzüglichsten Gebäude / von Carl Graf Vasquez'. Oblong and upright; margins trimmed close; together in small folio mat.
Gelatin DOP print photograph; military band, playing bugles, with bandleader at right, tropical palm, hillside, and building on ridge in background. Gelatin DOP print photograph; military band, playing bugles, with bandleader at right, tropical palm, hillside, and building on ridge in background. Oblong, in envelope; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor drawing by Smith of band group outdoors. Original ink and watercolor drawing by Smith of band group outdoors. Small folio, matted; wrinkled, stained. Washington, Williams, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original sketch in blue and gray pencil, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; blue backpack hanging by straps from wooden sign on pole, grass at its base. Original sketch in blue and gray pencil, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; blue backpack hanging by straps from wooden sign on pole, grass at its base. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist title provided by cataloger
1st in pair of hand-colored etched caricatures after Woodward, published May 31, 1798; 2 rows of comic incidents involving soldier and militia figures; includes woman falling off horse. [See also: The military mania!, or A new domestic exercise!!]. 1st in pair of hand-colored etched caricatures after Woodward, published May 31, 1798; 2 rows of comic incidents involving soldier and militia figures; includes woman falling off horse. [See also: The military mania!, or A new domestic exercise!!]. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; clean. Munich, auction 1955.
Copper-engraved plate (from book) after Catlin(?); view of parade ground and buildings, with figure of cadet officer standing in right foreground. Copper-engraved plate (from book) after Catlin(?); view of parade ground and buildings, with figure of cadet officer standing in right foreground. Oblong; margins intact; stained. N.Y., Argosy, 1950.
Hand-colored aquatint by G. Hunt after M.E(gerton); uniform group, outdoors, showing Belgian troops in Dutch service; plate 17 from 'Here, There & Over the Water: being cullings in a trip to the Netherlands' by M. Egerton. Hand-colored aquatint by G. Hunt after M.E(gerton); uniform group, outdoors, showing Belgian troops in Dutch service; plate 17 from 'Here, There & Over the Water: being cullings in a trip to the Netherlands' by M. Egerton. Small oblong folio; pl. mark, margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968.
4th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of officer in long green overcoat, white gloves, wearing short dagger in sheath. 4th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of officer in long green overcoat, white gloves, wearing short dagger in sheath. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue facing left. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue facing left. Folio; blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
Color aquatint plate numbered 3; uniform group outdoors, showing 2 officers of cuirassiers and hussars and private of Hungarian grenadiers, small figure of mounted lancer in right background. Color aquatint plate numbered 3; uniform group outdoors, showing 2 officers of cuirassiers and hussars and private of Hungarian grenadiers, small figure of mounted lancer in right background. Upright small folio, mounted on folio white board; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1955.
Hand-colored engraved plate by Fleischmann after Heidelhoff; three troopers with raised sabres in smoke. Hand-colored engraved plate by Fleischmann after Heidelhoff; three troopers with raised sabres in smoke.
7th in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this by Veith, of military scenes; Austrian troops in camp, around campfire; horses and other soldiers in background. 7th in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this by Veith, of military scenes; Austrian troops in camp, around campfire; horses and other soldiers in background. Upright folio, matted; margins; some stains, foxing; in gray portfolio, gold title "Austrian military scenes 1848".
One of a collection of 4 engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors. Plate 224 from 'Tableau général de l'Empire othoman, divisé en deux parties, dont l'une comprend la législation mahométane; l'autre, l'histoire de l'Empire othoman' (1788-1824). One of a collection of 4 engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors. Plate 224 from 'Tableau général de l'Empire othoman, divisé en deux parties, dont l'une comprend la législation mahométane; l'autre, l'histoire de l'Empire othoman' (1788-1824). Upright; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
3rd in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of Swiss soldier in gaudy maroon and gray striped uniform, pantaloons, carrying halberd; portico with smaller soldier figures and dog in background. 3rd in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of Swiss soldier in gaudy maroon and gray striped uniform, pantaloons, carrying halberd; portico with smaller soldier figures and dog in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Figure with axe over left shoulder and plumed hat walking to the left (by Vico Enea). One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Figure with axe over left shoulder and plumed hat walking to the left (by Vico Enea). Upright, margins trimmed close.
Engraving by and after Meier; standing figure of St William of Aquitaine in full armor holding shield upright on ground at right, landscape background with villages, castles, etc.. Engraving by and after Meier; standing figure of St William of Aquitaine in full armor holding shield upright on ground at right, landscape background with villages, castles, etc.. Small upright folio; margins entirely trimmed away except at bottom; tear, small hole. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a pair of lithographs; printed by G. Haller; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand on hip, holding cap. One of a pair of lithographs; printed by G. Haller; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand on hip, holding cap. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
One of a pair of lithographs, printed by G. Haller; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform riding towards left. One of a pair of lithographs, printed by G. Haller; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform riding towards left. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Color print after Mathews, dated 1894 by artist; mounted officer in hussar uniform leading troops across stream in countryside. Color print after Mathews, dated 1894 by artist; mounted officer in hussar uniform leading troops across stream in countryside. Oblong folio; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. title provided by cataloger