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.
1 (of 58) colored lithographs by Giller after Gebens; uniform group of mounted cossacks showing riding and shooting display before officers, outdoors. 1 (of 58) colored lithographs by Giller after Gebens; uniform group of mounted cossacks showing riding and shooting display before officers, outdoors. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins intact; repaired tears, slightly foxed, and soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. original title in Russian. Title from ink manuscript inscription
Original photograph of 30 very somber members of an Indian (?) Rifle corps. Members are arranged in 3 rows: one seated on the floor, one on chairs, and one standing. Original photograph of 30 very somber members of an Indian (?) Rifle corps. Members are arranged in 3 rows: one seated on the floor, one on chairs, and one standing. Oblong medium folio; faded, torn, with lower right corner missing. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Murphy, of a bust portrait of a Melanesian man, and a full-length portrait of a woman holding a coconut, wearing a grass skirt and smoking a cigarette. Date at the bottom of the portrait says 1944, and the date at the top says 1943. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Murphy, of a bust portrait of a Melanesian man, and a full-length portrait of a woman holding a coconut, wearing a grass skirt and smoking a cigarette. Date at the bottom of the portrait says 1944, and the date at the top says 1943. 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.
Original unsigned pencil drawing; profile bust portrait, hatless, in uniform. Original unsigned pencil drawing; profile bust portrait, hatless, in uniform. Small upright, mounted on paper, matted; margins; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Warren; scene showing troops at aftermath of battle, Blücher and Wellington on horseback saluting each other in right background. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Warren; scene showing troops at aftermath of battle, Blücher and Wellington on horseback saluting each other in right background. Oblong folio on gray sheet; margins; clean. New York, Harry Hymes, 1947
One of a group of 4 unsigned pencil drawings by an unidentified Russian artist of military scenes. One of a group of 4 unsigned pencil drawings by an unidentified Russian artist of military scenes. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1965.
Silk embroidery picture; 2 officers standing in conversation in centre, aides etc., mounted and dismounted, at left and right, buildings in background. Silk embroidery picture; 2 officers standing in conversation in centre, aides etc., mounted and dismounted, at left and right, buildings in background. Small narrow oblong, matted; some stain or discoloration of background Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
2nd in pair of hand-colored engraved caricatures after Byron; row of pairs of various types in conversation, including military officers and seamen. 2nd in pair of hand-colored engraved caricatures after Byron; row of pairs of various types in conversation, including military officers and seamen. Narrow large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins; creased, edges worn. Preston, Lancs., Export Book Co., 1955.
1st in pair of chromolithographic plates, each with page of pr. text attached to verso; U.S. cavalry charging from left against Indians in Colorado plain, wagon-train camp in background. 1st in pair of chromolithographic plates, each with page of pr. text attached to verso; U.S. cavalry charging from left against Indians in Colorado plain, wagon-train camp in background. Oblong; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Hand-colored engraving; dog sitting outside dog-house in military cemetery, grenadier sentry at right. Hand-colored engraving; dog sitting outside dog-house in military cemetery, grenadier sentry at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
Original ink, pencil and watercolor caricature signed and dated by Appleton, April 18th, 1885; dismounted doctor approaching soldier with bandaged foot on roadside while soldier holds horse at left. Original ink, pencil and watercolor caricature signed and dated by Appleton, April 18th, 1885; dismounted doctor approaching soldier with bandaged foot on roadside while soldier holds horse at left. Small oblong folio; margins; yellowed and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated bottom left: 'Edouard Detaille 1887'; mounted officer advancing. Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated bottom left: 'Edouard Detaille 1887'; mounted officer advancing. Upright; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.
One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; figure in blue holding crop in left hand, soldier in background holding horse. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; figure in blue holding crop in left hand, soldier in background holding horse. Mounted on tan paper, unbound, lower edge creased and worn; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.
1 drawing in sketchbook; standing figures, airplanes 1 drawing in sketchbook; standing figures, airplanes 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. Small folio. Gift of the artist, 1994 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/)
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing 3 mechanics working on part of airplane, star on fuselage in background. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing 3 mechanics working on part of airplane, star on fuselage in background. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Four mechanics repairing a bomber which looms behind them. A large tool chest with a US star on its side is in the middle of the image. Four mechanics repairing a bomber which looms behind them. A large tool chest with a US star on its side is in the middle of the image. 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.
Figures repair an aircraft engine in the foreground. A crane stands to the right of the figures and a plane is on the ground in back of them. Ink wash drawing on paper, surrounded by an ink border and mounted on cardboard. Paper size: 21.6 x 29.3 cm. Cardboard size: 28 x 35.4 cm. Figures repair an aircraft engine in the foreground. A crane stands to the right of the figures and a plane is on the ground in back of them. Ink wash drawing on paper, surrounded by an ink border and mounted on cardboard. Paper size: 21.6 x 29.3 cm. Cardboard size: 28 x 35.4 cm. 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.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing 2 technicians repairing tail of bomber. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing 2 technicians repairing tail of 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. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink wash drawing, 2 mechanics reinforcing propeller mount on bomber wing, with belt. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink wash drawing, 2 mechanics reinforcing propeller mount on bomber wing, with belt. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Composed and respectfully dedicated to the officers & members of the Mechanic Phalanx by Benjamin F. Baker. Cover lith. ill by Thayer & Co.: soldier holding regiment flag, small figures of soldiers in landscape background. For piano.
composed and respectfully dedicated to the officers and members of the company by I.N. Metcalf. Cover lithograph illustration by E.W. Bouvé after W.A. Cobb: parade scene near a church (Saint Anne's, Lowell), surrounded by scrolled border enclosing also 2 small. ill. of uniform figures and the letters 'Com. C. L[owell].M[echanic].P[halanx].'
2nd in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in red coat, dark blue sash and trousers, blue and yellow trim. 2nd in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in red coat, dark blue sash and trousers, blue and yellow trim. Narrow, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold, "Indian State Troops..." London, Lawson, 1959.
3rd in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; soldiers receiving soup or water buckets, camp tents, stacked rifles etc. in background. 3rd in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; soldiers receiving soup or water buckets, camp tents, stacked rifles etc. in background. Oblong, unbound; clean; in red cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1967. title provided by cataloger
One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with musket over left shoulder, tent in background. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with musket over left shoulder, tent in background. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Color poster after Auger; full-length portrait of Lyautey in marshal's uniform and cloak, holding baton, on podium; mounted spahis in foreground, colonial scenes etc. in background. Color poster after Auger; full-length portrait of Lyautey in marshal's uniform and cloak, holding baton, on podium; mounted spahis in foreground, colonial scenes etc. in background. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
Colored lithographic cover design incorporating bust portrait of McClellan in uniform, above the words 'The President', flanked by the date 1864, streamers with mottoes 'Dedicated to the [Theta Delta Chi] Society words by E.J. Biddle Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano. Caption title. First line of text: McClellan and Pendleton Little Mac's true and brave First line of chorus text: Brave little Mac! True little Mac! Little Mac wants your votes all Engd. at Clayton's New York, Argosy, 1953
poetry by Charley Leighton ; music by Henry Cromwell. Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano. Caption title. Also published as a quickstep. First line of text: McClellan is our joy and pride. First line of refrain text: Oh, shout for him with ev'ry voice. Cover lith. illustration: portrait of McClellan / Fabronius ; Pho. by Black & Case ; F.N. Carter Lith. Boston, Morrill, 1956
Cover lithographic illustration: bust portrait of Major Gen. McClellan facing right, 8 streamers tied to wooden portrait frame with mottoes: No North, No South, No East, No West, Habeas Corpus, Constitution, Liberty, White Men. Cover lithographic illustration: bust portrait of Major Gen. McClellan facing right, 8 streamers tied to wooden portrait frame with mottoes: No North, No South, No East, No West, Habeas Corpus, Constitution, Liberty, White Men. words by E.J. Biddle 'Dedicated to [Theta Delta Chi] Society' - top of cover 5852.
Colored lithograph by Quénot and Motte after Bellay, from 'Galerie du Palais Royal'; full-length portrait of guerrilla leader in military costume, standing near rocks, wooded hillside in right background. Colored lithograph by Quénot and Motte after Bellay, from 'Galerie du Palais Royal'; full-length portrait of guerrilla leader in military costume, standing near rocks, wooded hillside in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins; worn. London, Spencer, 1953.
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