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 collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, left sleeve is green. Holding a lance, and a long sword attached to belt. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, left sleeve is green. Holding a lance, and a long sword attached to belt. Upright, unbound, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title provided by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, brown top, black boots with spurs, helmet with white plumes, and holding a lance in his right hand and a long sword in his left. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, brown top, black boots with spurs, helmet with white plumes, and holding a lance in his right hand and a long sword in his left. Upright; clean. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in purple top, armor, black boots, hat with plumes, and holding a cup in his left hand. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in purple top, armor, black boots, hat with plumes, and holding a cup in his left hand. Upright, unbound, creased, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955
One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Figure in armor with striped costume, plumed hat, sword and spurs. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Figure in armor with striped costume, plumed hat, sword and spurs. Upright, unbound, some water damage across face. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki,, 1956.
One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man with beard in armor with purple coat, black boots with spurs, holding a lance in his right hand. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man with beard in armor with purple coat, black boots with spurs, holding a lance in his right hand. Upright, unbound, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955
One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Knight in brown outfit with hat and plumes. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Knight in brown outfit with hat and plumes. Upright, unbound, no margins, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor with black, right sleeve red and white stripes, holding lance and sword. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor with black, right sleeve red and white stripes, holding lance and sword. Upright, unbound, clean. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
3rd in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; man in green coat, blue cap, walking beside horse-drawn sled dragging 2 barrels across snow, toward right. 3rd in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; man in green coat, blue cap, walking beside horse-drawn sled dragging 2 barrels across snow, toward right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled or worn. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Two men, each holding one arm of a prisoner, while a man stands behind him with a pistol pointed at his head. One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Two men, each holding one arm of a prisoner, while a man stands behind him with a pistol pointed at his head. Oblong medium folio; mounted and bound in portfolio of 1/4 red leather stamped gold and marble boards; clean. N.Y., Lemmermann, 1953.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, bust portrait of older man wearing glasses, and younger woman, both in profile, facing opposite directions. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, bust portrait of older man wearing glasses, and younger woman, both in profile, facing opposite directions. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Color aquatint after Mayer; large number of mamelukes in calisthenic drill in palace courtyard, watched from windows and balconies. Color aquatint after Mayer; large number of mamelukes in calisthenic drill in palace courtyard, watched from windows and balconies. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean.
Lithograph by and after Atkinson, printed by Rowny & Forster; mameluke, waving sword, on horse galloping towards left. Lithograph by and after Atkinson, printed by Rowny & Forster; mameluke, waving sword, on horse galloping towards left. Upright small folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Original watercolor signed by Finart, 1829; mounted mameluke, facing left, desert background with tents at left. Original watercolor signed by Finart, 1829; mounted mameluke, facing left, desert background with tents at left. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Hobby Shop, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor (unfinished) signed and dated bottom left: 'W. Heath Del. 1818'; mounted mameluk standard-bearer in combat, wounded Turk and downed horse in foreground. Original watercolor (unfinished) signed and dated bottom left: 'W. Heath Del. 1818'; mounted mameluk standard-bearer in combat, wounded Turk and downed horse in foreground. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Unsigned original watercolor; mounted uniform figure riding towards right, pyramids in right distance. Unsigned original watercolor; mounted uniform figure riding towards right, pyramids in right distance. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly faded. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing mounted mameluke riding towards left. One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing mounted mameluke riding towards left. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing dismounted mameluke adjusting bridle of horse One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing dismounted mameluke adjusting bridle of horse Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Pair of original pencil, watercolor and gouache drawings signed by I.B.T.; mounted uniform figures. Pair of original pencil, watercolor and gouache drawings signed by I.B.T.; mounted uniform figures. Upright; brown watercolor margins or borders; clean. London, J. Hall, 1964.
Original watercolor signed by Story; dismounted mameluke standing to left of horse, tents and small figures in background. Original watercolor signed by Story; dismounted mameluke standing to left of horse, tents and small figures in background. Large oblong, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red with pistol and sword on brown horse facing left; inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red with pistol and sword on brown horse facing left; inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some foxing. N.Y., Kraus, 1951.
66th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of fireworks specialist in blue uniform, holding hands over ears as he fires off small red rocket. 66th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of fireworks specialist in blue uniform, holding hands over ears as he fires off small red rocket. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
9th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; infantryman in scarlet coat, black trousers, black and yellow turban, holding grounded rifle, facing right. 9th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; infantryman in scarlet coat, black trousers, black and yellow turban, holding grounded rifle, facing right. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, C.C.P. Lawson, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in green and gray balancing tray with coffee pot and cups on his head and holding long pipe. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in green and gray balancing tray with coffee pot and cups on his head and holding long pipe. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
Hand-colored etching; full-length portrait in Highland uniform, sword in right hand, pistol in left. Hand-colored etching; full-length portrait in Highland uniform, sword in right hand, pistol in left. Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
Lithograph by Krazeisen after Hanfstaengl, 1828; bust portrait in military costume with turban, sword, cloak. Lithograph by Krazeisen after Hanfstaengl, 1828; bust portrait in military costume with turban, sword, cloak. Small upright folio; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks of marines pulling a Japanese cart filled with mortar shells. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks of marines pulling a Japanese cart filled with mortar shells. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Censor's stamp. 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.
Hand-colored aquatint (caption incomplete); customs officers seizing smugglers and goods in countryside, with military aid. Hand-colored aquatint (caption incomplete); customs officers seizing smugglers and goods in countryside, with military aid. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Hand-colored etched caricature numbered 77 by Roberts after Woodward, published Jany. 1807; pugnacious sailor kneeling on cushion among Masons during initiation ceremony. Hand-colored etched caricature numbered 77 by Roberts after Woodward, published Jany. 1807; pugnacious sailor kneeling on cushion among Masons during initiation ceremony. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.
Hand-colored etched caricature (by and) after Heath, published April 1829; soldier wounded in legs hobbling off on crutches improvised from two guns, pursued by lancer. Hand-colored etched caricature (by and) after Heath, published April 1829; soldier wounded in legs hobbling off on crutches improvised from two guns, pursued by lancer. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; repaired tear, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Print, 1951.
Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing of tent in the woods, with soldier at desk, and two soldiers resting outside tent. Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing of tent in the woods, with soldier at desk, and two soldiers resting outside tent. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.