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.
31st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 soldiers conversing by wall near doorway, houses in background. 31st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 soldiers conversing by wall near doorway, houses in background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Original watercolor signed by Angus McBride; three soldiers in various uniforms. For Osprey volume on SAS Original watercolor signed by Angus McBride; three soldiers in various uniforms. For Osprey volume on SAS Rochester, VT, Charles Woolley, 1999
Wood engraved title page plate after photograph by Anthony; half-length portrait in uniform. Wood engraved title page plate after photograph by Anthony; half-length portrait in uniform. From Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Wood engraved plate; general and staff mounted, before headquarters building, watching ride past of artillery. Wood engraved plate; general and staff mounted, before headquarters building, watching ride past of artillery. From Harper's Weekly, October 12, 1861, p. 644.
Original oil painting, unsigned, on board, (hand-painted photograph by Maull, London); 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform, wearing Bhurtpore medal with clasp (siege and capture, 1826). He also served in the fourth Maratha War, 1817-1818, and the China War, 1840-1843. Original oil painting, unsigned, on board, (hand-painted photograph by Maull, London); 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform, wearing Bhurtpore medal with clasp (siege and capture, 1826). He also served in the fourth Maratha War, 1817-1818, and the China War, 1840-1843. Upright; no margins; slightly damp-stained. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Unsigned original pencil and wash drawing (by Edridge); full-length standing portrait in uniform, outdoors, small figures of cavalry troopers crossing stream in background. Unsigned original pencil and wash drawing (by Edridge); full-length standing portrait in uniform, outdoors, small figures of cavalry troopers crossing stream in background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
sectional. piano. Dedicated to Major Saml. F. Train, 2d Battalion of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division. Composed by B.A. Burditt of the Boston Brigade Band. W. Sharp, Del.; W. & J.C. Sharp's Lith. sectional. piano. Dedicated to Major Saml. F. Train, 2d Battalion of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division. Composed by B.A. Burditt of the Boston Brigade Band. W. Sharp, Del.; W. & J.C. Sharp's Lith. 1 score (3 p.) sheet music.
sectional. piano. Dedicated to Major Saml. F. Train, 2d Battalion of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division. Composed by B.A. Burditt of the Boston Brigade Band. W. Sharp, Del.; W. & J.C. Sharp's Lith. sectional. piano. Dedicated to Major Saml. F. Train, 2d Battalion of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division. Composed by B.A. Burditt of the Boston Brigade Band. W. Sharp, Del.; W. & J.C. Sharp's Lith. 1 score (3 p.) sheet music.
One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Upright; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963. Title supplied by cataloger.
From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Nov. 4, 1814; full-length portrait of major in blue hussar uniform, holding hat under arm. From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Nov. 4, 1814; full-length portrait of major in blue hussar uniform, holding hat under arm. Upright folio, medium folio, small folio, some matted, some trimmed; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
composed by J.M. Deems, with The Hero's Requiem ; dedicated to the memory of Major Samuel Ringgold by Augustine Duganne. For piano. Advertisement on verso for "Prospectus of a new and magnificent picturial work entitled The National Plumbeotype Gallery" Cover lith. ill.: bust portrait of Ringgold in uniform surrounded by enframement.
Color lithograph by and after E.W.C. (Edward Williams Clay), printed by Baillie; collapsing Ringgold upheld by 2 soldiers, other soldiers and cannon at right. Color lithograph by and after E.W.C. (Edward Williams Clay), printed by Baillie; collapsing Ringgold upheld by 2 soldiers, other soldiers and cannon at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges soiled. Providence, James Tyson, 1956.
Ch. Grobe. For piano. Caption title. Illustration: portrait of Major Anderson / H. Whatley ; T. Sinclair's Lith. "Respectfully dedicated to the gallant Major Robert Anderson."
1st of 2 original watercolors by Reiner, one dated 1813; tight formation of infantry at right holding off cavalry attack from left, officers and wounded in foreground. 1st of 2 original watercolors by Reiner, one dated 1813; tight formation of infantry at right holding off cavalry attack from left, officers and wounded in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; half-length portrait of soldier. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 10, 1879 Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; half-length portrait of soldier. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 10, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Spencer, 1953. 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/)
Colored mezzotint by H. Kingsbury after Wright; half-length portrait in costume resembling military dress pointing to a copy of the 'American Petition Present by Penn' which he holds in right hand in his lap, resting on copies of 'Bp. of St Asaph's Sermon', 'Magna Charta', and 'Londn. Eveng. Jany 1st. 1780 Lettr. to the King', with a bookshelf to right behind his chair. Colored mezzotint by H. Kingsbury after Wright; half-length portrait in costume resembling military dress pointing to a copy of the 'American Petition Present by Penn' which he holds in right hand in his lap, resting on copies of 'Bp. of St Asaph's Sermon', 'Magna Charta', and 'Londn. Eveng. Jany 1st. 1780 Lettr. to the King', with a bookshelf to right behind his chair. Upright medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
Colored engraved plate after Uwins; full-length portrait in uniform standing on ledge of mountain or cliff, right arm outstretched to point Colored engraved plate after Uwins; full-length portrait in uniform standing on ledge of mountain or cliff, right arm outstretched to point Plate 36 from Ackermann's Repository of Arts &c., volume 2, no. 12. December 1, 1809. Upright, mounted on folio paper; margins. N.Y., Weyhe, 1940.
by A.E. Warren. For piano. Caption title. "To the officers and members of the Old Guard (Veteran Battalion)"--cover. Color lith. cover design by George H. Walker & Co.: 9 bust portraits.
Steel engraving by J. Brown; 3/4-length portrait seated, in uniform. Frontispiece to 'Personal Adventures During the Late War of Independence in Hungary', volume II, by The Baroness (Wilhelmine) von Beck (London, Richard Bentley, 1850). Steel engraving by J. Brown; 3/4-length portrait seated, in uniform. Frontispiece to 'Personal Adventures During the Late War of Independence in Hungary', volume II, by The Baroness (Wilhelmine) von Beck (London, Richard Bentley, 1850). Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1955.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Carter; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, cap in hand. Original watercolor signed and dated by Carter; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, cap in hand. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
Line- and stipple-engraving by D. Berger; bust portait in uniform, hatless, in oval enframement. Line- and stipple-engraving by D. Berger; bust portait in uniform, hatless, in oval enframement. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Lithographed cartoon by and after C(legg?); 2 figures in military uniform in center foreground, parade passing in street in left background, spectators in right foreground. Lithographed cartoon by and after C(legg?); 2 figures in military uniform in center foreground, parade passing in street in left background, spectators in right foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Presented, 1945, by Clarence Brigham, American Antiquarian Society. Worcester, Mass.
composed & arr. for the piano forte by J. T. Norton. Cover title. For piano. "Dedicated to the Second Brigade Downingville Militia"--cover. Lithographic cover illustration: caricature of Downing.
Signed pencil sketch; half-length portrait of soldier. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Published in the Illustrated London News, May 10, 1879 Signed pencil sketch; half-length portrait of soldier. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Published in the Illustrated London News, May 10, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Spencer, 1953 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/)
Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted officer and trumpeter at right center foreground, mounted troops advancing at left. Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted officer and trumpeter at right center foreground, mounted troops advancing at left. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker, 1955. title provided by cataloger
Colored lithograph by Lowes Dickinson after Richmond, printed by Charles Hullmandel; 3/4-length portrait of Captain the Hon. Major Henniker-Major in uniform and cuirass, hatless, hands clasped on sword. Colored lithograph by Lowes Dickinson after Richmond, printed by Charles Hullmandel; 3/4-length portrait of Captain the Hon. Major Henniker-Major in uniform and cuirass, hatless, hands clasped on sword. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled, edges foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Hand colored lithograph by Sarony & Major; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Hand colored lithograph by Sarony & Major; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Large upright folio, mounted on board, matted; margins intact, yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1976.
Hand-colored stipple-engraving published April 1, 1799; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Hand-colored stipple-engraving published April 1, 1799; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright, inset on white paper; margins; slightly worn and yellowed.
Hand-colored lithograph; McClellan riding toward left, waving hat, aides following in right background, marching soldiers cheering in left background, dead enemy soldier in foreground. Hand-colored lithograph; McClellan riding toward left, waving hat, aides following in right background, marching soldiers cheering in left background, dead enemy soldier in foreground. Upright medium folio, matted; margins soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1962.
