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 collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs, ca. 1863; full-length portrait of dragoon wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, seated in wooden chair, holding sword, facing left, indoors. 3rd in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs, ca. 1863; full-length portrait of dragoon wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, seated in wooden chair, holding sword, facing left, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)
Engraving by and after Moncornet; oval bust portrait in armor, battle scene in right background, arms and wreath in upper corners. Engraving by and after Moncornet; oval bust portrait in armor, battle scene in right background, arms and wreath in upper corners. Small upright, mounted on cream board; margins trimmed close. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
Copper engraving; caricature of militia mustering in disorder. Inscribed: Drawn by Busybody, engraved by Nobody, published by Somebody for Anybody & Everybody. Copper engraving; caricature of militia mustering in disorder. Inscribed: Drawn by Busybody, engraved by Nobody, published by Somebody for Anybody & Everybody. Small folio; plate mark, margins; creased, 2 corners torn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
Etching (self-portrait by Mair?); full-length figure in civilian costume, dog at left. Etching (self-portrait by Mair?); full-length figure in civilian costume, dog at left. Upright; margins entirely trimmed away; soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
14th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of sailor in gray-black greatcoat, smoking cigarette, hands in pockets, facing left. 14th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of sailor in gray-black greatcoat, smoking cigarette, hands in pockets, facing left. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; parts of cannon and artillery wagons. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; parts of cannon and artillery wagons. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me, F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
Original unsigned watercolor and pencil drawing; full-length portrait in uniform, standing on shore, ships in background. Original unsigned watercolor and pencil drawing; full-length portrait in uniform, standing on shore, ships in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Hand-colored mezzotint caricature numbered 328; young gentleman in red coat and white breeches sitting on sofa and taking tea with lady in sitting room. Hand-colored mezzotint caricature numbered 328; young gentleman in red coat and white breeches sitting on sofa and taking tea with lady in sitting room. Small upright, matted; plate mark, bottom margin trimmed close; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1967.
Hand-colored engraving, numbered 137, published 23rd April 1811; view of retreating army, walled city in background. Hand-colored engraving, numbered 137, published 23rd April 1811; view of retreating army, walled city in background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1953
One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure on brown horse facing right and pointing with right hand. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure on brown horse facing right and pointing with right hand. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; soiled, creased; in blue, beige and white decorated board slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction, 1966.
One of a pair of stipple-engravings; bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. One of a pair of stipple-engravings; bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. Upright small, plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. title: Massena, General der Franz. Armée gebehren zu Nice d. 6 May 1756. caption: Augsburg bey Gebrüder Klauber.
One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Scene in river of soldiers on horseback killing civilians who were trying to escape on boats. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Scene in river of soldiers on horseback killing civilians who were trying to escape on boats. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.
Steel engraving (from book) after Chappel; battle scene, showing mameluke cavalry entering city and being shot down from roofs, etc. Steel engraving (from book) after Chappel; battle scene, showing mameluke cavalry entering city and being shot down from roofs, etc. Oblong; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.
Original ink drawing by Gribayedoff; execution of crew members by Cuban firing squad; inset bust portrait of Capt. Fry. Original ink drawing by Gribayedoff; execution of crew members by Cuban firing squad; inset bust portrait of Capt. Fry. Oblong; no margins; soiled, spotted. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Wash drawing of battle scene between soldiers on foot under palm trees. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Wash drawing of battle scene between soldiers on foot under palm trees. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.
Hand-colored etched caricature (by G. Cruikshank), numbered 367, published August 10th, 1819; Manchester yeomanry cavalry trampling citizens in city street. Hand-colored etched caricature (by G. Cruikshank), numbered 367, published August 10th, 1819; Manchester yeomanry cavalry trampling citizens in city street. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
1 lithograph on paper; group of civilians including nuns and a priest standing in a group some with arms raised; dead and dying figures in the foreground; raised guns of soldiers on left. From the War Series, No. 15. Signed in pencil by the artist's daughter, Jean Bellows Booth (JBB) 1 lithograph on paper; group of civilians including nuns and a priest standing in a group some with arms raised; dead and dying figures in the foreground; raised guns of soldiers on left. From the War Series, No. 15. Signed in pencil by the artist's daughter, Jean Bellows Booth (JBB) Large oblong folio. Fairlawn, Ohio, Thomas French Fine Art, 2011 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/)
Wood engraved plate from magazine; troops marching beside train in station, cheering spectators in foreground and on balcony above. Wood engraved plate from magazine; troops marching beside train in station, cheering spectators in foreground and on balcony above. Upright folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; stained. Hanover, N.H. Book & Print Shop, 1956.
Group of 28 officers on horseback, each identified by key below. Group of 28 officers on horseback, each identified by key below. Oblong folio. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2006
Original ink wash and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of a mass inside of a church in Tacloban, Philippines. Original ink wash and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of a mass inside of a church in Tacloban, Philippines. 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.
written by a Baltimorean in Louisiana ; music adapted & arranged by C.E. Song; for voice and piano. Words by James R. Randall; music adapted from the tune O Tannenbaum by Charles Ellerbock. English words; verses 1-2 printed beneath the vocal line and verses 3-8 printed as text following the music. Illustration: a shield.
words by Jas. R. Randall ; music by a Lady of Baltimore. For voice and piano. At head of title: To Henry J. Leovy, Esq. Illustrated title page in white with black lettering and border. Advertisements for other works by publisher on page [6] First line of text: The despot's heel is on thy shore, Maryland! my Maryland! C7479 .8-4R: "Having disposed of the copy-right of my poem,̀ Maryland! My Maryland!' to Messrs. A.E. Blackmar & Bro., I hereby certify that their edition is the only one that has my sanction and approval. Jas. R. Randall."
One of a collection of 11 watercolors of Maryland Troops at North Point, 1814 uniforms. Figure in green with red trim holding rifle and facing right. One of a collection of 11 watercolors of Maryland Troops at North Point, 1814 uniforms. Figure in green with red trim holding rifle and facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
composed by Charles Denstedt. For piano. Cover lith. ill.: group of soldiers in zouave uniforms standing outdoors near fortification / A. Hoen & Co. Lith.
Wood engraving by Schaufelein showing St. Sebastian pierced by arrows at right, figures of archer and crossbowman in left foreground, pair of elders at right in middle distance, landscape background showing castle; monogram of Schaufelein lacking. Wood engraving by Schaufelein showing St. Sebastian pierced by arrows at right, figures of archer and crossbowman in left foreground, pair of elders at right in middle distance, landscape background showing castle; monogram of Schaufelein lacking. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed away; yellowed, stained, worn, corner torn and repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
5th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of officer in blue uniform, holding sword to shoulder, facing left. 5th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of officer in blue uniform, holding sword to shoulder, facing left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.
Original watercolor, crude; mounted figure in uniform, border of floral wreath. Original watercolor, crude; mounted figure in uniform, border of floral wreath. Upright, margins; stained and yellowed; accompanied by one print of ink manuscript. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Hand-colored engraved caricature plate, published Aug. 2, 1792; giant figure in uniform covered with tents, soldiers, artillery, cavalry etc. Hand-colored engraved caricature plate, published Aug. 2, 1792; giant figure in uniform covered with tents, soldiers, artillery, cavalry etc. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Original wash drawing signed by Hall; full-length portrait in uniform standing on a rise with troops in background. Original wash drawing signed by Hall; full-length portrait in uniform standing on a rise with troops in background. For The Graphic, Saturday, March 11, 1905, page 273 -- cover. Title provided by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
