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.
Aquatint plate (from The Wars of Europe); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, small figures of grenadiers marching in left background. Aquatint plate (from The Wars of Europe); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, small figures of grenadiers marching in left background. Upright; plate mark, margins; worn, soiled title: MARSHAL SOULT. DUKE OF DALMATIA. caption: ENGRAVED FOR THE WARS OF EUROPE. caption: London, J. Pattie, 4 Brydges Street, Strand, 1838.
Original signed watercolor signed bottom right: 'Orlando Norie'; Pélissier, mounted, in center, staff at left, body of lancers at right. Original signed watercolor signed bottom right: 'Orlando Norie'; Pélissier, mounted, in center, staff at left, body of lancers at right. Oblong medium folio; no margins; slightly foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
Unsigned mezzontint; general leading charge with sword upraised, hat in hand, looking back at his troops. Unsigned mezzontint; general leading charge with sword upraised, hat in hand, looking back at his troops. Title supplied by cataloger. Upright folio; margins; clean.
Wood-engraving from newspaper; mounted commander with other mounted officer behind. From 'Gleason's Drawing Room Companion', 1854, page 292' Wood-engraving from newspaper; mounted commander with other mounted officer behind. From 'Gleason's Drawing Room Companion', 1854, page 292' New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
Sepia photogravure by Alco-Gravure; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Large upright folio; margins intact; repaired marginal tears. Sepia photogravure by Alco-Gravure; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Large upright folio; margins intact; repaired marginal tears. Presented. 1979, by John Hay Library. title: Marshal Ferdinand Foch, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies caption: ALCO-GRAVURE, INC. N. Y.
One of a set of 3 original unsigned oval watercolor bust portraits in uniform of Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, Alexander of Russia and Marshal Blücher. One of a set of 3 original unsigned oval watercolor bust portraits in uniform of Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, Alexander of Russia and Marshal Blücher. Oval; margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.
Line-and stipple-engraving; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, cape pushed back over shoulders. Line-and stipple-engraving; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, cape pushed back over shoulders. Upright; margins trimmed; yellowed. title: Marshal Augereau. Duke of Castiglione. caption: Published June 26th by A. Whellier, Warwick Square.
Tinted lithograph print by Lancedelli; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and orders, hatless, right hand resting on table. Tinted lithograph print by Lancedelli; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and orders, hatless, right hand resting on table. Upright; margins trimmed, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Line- and stipple-engraving by Nordheim after Julien; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Line- and stipple-engraving by Nordheim after Julien; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Small upright; plate mark, margins; clean, slight foxing. title: MARSHALL BOURMONT EROBERER VON ALGIER. caption: Nach dem leben gezeichnef caption: Julien gez. caption: Nordheim gest. caption: Stich Druck u. Verlag vom Bibliographischen Institut zu Hildburghausen. Zeitgenossen No. 30 (II Jahrg.)
Sepia photogravure reproduction of painting by Ajdukiewicz; group of troops and officers on road near woods. Sepia photogravure reproduction of painting by Ajdukiewicz; group of troops and officers on road near woods. Small oblong folio, mounted folio; margins; foxed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
p. Glinski. For piano. Color lithographic cover illustration entitled 'Scene de Wengrow' depicting lancers, lancer officer and infantry with drummer advancing by a signpost towards 'Siedler' Caption before the musical text: 'Marsz Generala Ulminskiego'
por Glinski. Caption before the musical text: 'Marsz Generala Dwernickiego' For piano. Color lithographic cover illustration showing two mounted officers - '1. Dwernicki in Nationaltrachts'; '2. Oficier der Krakusen'
Sepia aquatint after Hess, signed and dated; large body of mounted cossacks riding toward left, hills in background. Sepia aquatint after Hess, signed and dated; large body of mounted cossacks riding toward left, hills in background. Oblong giant folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Procession with pioneers, band, soldiers, artillery, king, etc. Procession with pioneers, band, soldiers, artillery, king, etc. Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. Large oblong folio; bound in 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".
componirt von Richard Eilenberg. Cover title. Color lithographic cover illustration: bersaglieri on the march; Lith. Anst v. C.G. Röder, Leipzig. Pr. 75 öre.
Color lithograph by and after Meyer, printed by H. Delius; cuirassier and young woman flirting on bench in tavern or workshop, anxious parents looking on at right. Color lithograph by and after Meyer, printed by H. Delius; cuirassier and young woman flirting on bench in tavern or workshop, anxious parents looking on at right. Upright medium folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Broadside with copper engraved panoramic view of marriage procession above, showing military bodies, coaches, pavilions etc.; printed description of procession, or key, on lower half of sheet; oval medallion bust portraits of bride and groom at top, flanking cherub with trumpet and dedication banner. Broadside with copper engraved panoramic view of marriage procession above, showing military bodies, coaches, pavilions etc.; printed description of procession, or key, on lower half of sheet; oval medallion bust portraits of bride and groom at top, flanking cherub with trumpet and dedication banner. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.
Colored mezzotint published 22d June, 1780; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform, other hussars following in left background. Colored mezzotint published 22d June, 1780; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform, other hussars following in left background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; cleaned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Stipple engraving by J. Ogborne after Walton; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Stipple engraving by J. Ogborne after Walton; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright folio; plate mark, margins; foxed. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.
Lithograph after Royer; French soldier holding tricolor, 2 women in traditional Alsatian costumes at left. Lithograph after Royer; French soldier holding tricolor, 2 women in traditional Alsatian costumes at left. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Presented, 1972, by Brown University Library.
Color engraving by C. Burt after Ranney; troops crossing forested river on barges. Color engraving by C. Burt after Ranney; troops crossing forested river on barges. Small oblong folio; margins; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
Two Marines stand over an oblong object. One sprays it (possibly with insect repellent) using a spray can. Two Marines stand over an oblong object. One sprays it (possibly with insect repellent) using a spray can. 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.
Two Marines are seen from the rear, standing and watching a Pacific Island woman kneeling and weaving a basket. She is smoking a pipe and wears only a short skirtlike garment. Two Marines are seen from the rear, standing and watching a Pacific Island woman kneeling and weaving a basket. She is smoking a pipe and wears only a short skirtlike garment. 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.
