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 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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 photograph of British officer; 3/4-length portrait of Major Cecil Levita in uniform. Original photograph of British officer; 3/4-length portrait of Major Cecil Levita in uniform. Upright medium folio; matted on cream board; margins trimmed; foxed.
Wash drawing signed by Simpson; figure seated on stool talking to a group. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Wash drawing signed by Simpson; figure seated on stool talking to a group. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Large upright folio. London, Walter 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/)
Signed wash drawing dated Dhakka 4. Dec. 1878; seated officer talking to group of standing and seated locals near building 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, January 25, 1879 Signed wash drawing dated Dhakka 4. Dec. 1878; seated officer talking to group of standing and seated locals near building 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, January 25, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter 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 unsigned miniature on ivory; three-quarter length portrait in uniform, seated, helmet on table at left. In wooden frame Original unsigned miniature on ivory; three-quarter length portrait in uniform, seated, helmet on table at left. In wooden frame Small upright. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965. 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/)
4th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 2 mounted officers in red coats, holding sabres, in foreground; tent camp in woods in left background. [Copy of painting attributed to Giuseppe Ignacio Maria Chiesa (1720-89)]. 4th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 2 mounted officers in red coats, holding sabres, in foreground; tent camp in woods in left background. [Copy of painting attributed to Giuseppe Ignacio Maria Chiesa (1720-89)]. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1953.
4th in collection of 11 mounted original photographs of military portraits and groups, showing uniforms of Belgium and colonies; 3/4-length portrait in uniform of major, wearing kepi, facing right. 4th in collection of 11 mounted original photographs of military portraits and groups, showing uniforms of Belgium and colonies; 3/4-length portrait in uniform of major, wearing kepi, facing right. Unbound; in black cloth case, yellow cloth back strip label stamped black; some soiled or foxed. Brussels, A. Elebaut. title handwritten in ink on verso
One of a collection of 3 etched military bust portraits by H.B. Hall, after paintings. One of a collection of 3 etched military bust portraits by H.B. Hall, after paintings. Upright medium folio; margins intact; yellowed; repaired tear. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.
Three-quarter portrait of Major Thomas F. Tobey of the 7th Rhode Island Infantry Three-quarter portrait of Major Thomas F. Tobey of the 7th Rhode Island Infantry
Color lithograph print by Bingham & Dodd; bust portrait in uniform. Color lithograph print by Bingham & Dodd; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
Steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie after photograph by Brady; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie after photograph by Brady; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1962.
Steel-engraving by Perine (after a photograph); half-length portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving by Perine (after a photograph); half-length portrait in uniform. Medium upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
composed by J. Val. Hamm. Black & white lithograph of Major General William T. Sherman. Lithograph by Bufford; signed by J.E. Baker. Caption title: Maj. Gen. Sherman's Grand March.
composed by Josef Gung'l. For piano solo. Illustrated title page: gold/white/black; lithograph of Gen. U.S. Grant seated on a white horse; Union troops in background / J.H. Buffords, Lith.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Major General Spencer Akin, done in Brisbane. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Major General Spencer Akin, done in Brisbane. 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.
Steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie after photograph by Hoag & Quick; bust portrait in uniform. Steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie after photograph by Hoag & Quick; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted large folio; margins intact; cleaned. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
One of a collection of 7 steel engraved portraits by Buttre, after photographs, each with border vignette of battles, biographical and allegorical scenes etc. after W. Momberger, John R. Chapin. One of a collection of 7 steel engraved portraits by Buttre, after photographs, each with border vignette of battles, biographical and allegorical scenes etc. after W. Momberger, John R. Chapin. Large upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Steel-engraving by George E. Perine; bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving by George E. Perine; bust portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy Bookshop, 1954.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Major General James Frink, done in Manila. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Major General James Frink, done in Manila. 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.
Steel-engraving by J.C. Buttre after photograph by George N. Barnard; bust portrait in uniform and field hat. Steel-engraving by J.C. Buttre after photograph by George N. Barnard; bust portrait in uniform and field hat. Upright; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed and stained. Presented, 1955, by A. Elebaut, Brussels.
One of a pair of steel-engravings by J.C. Buttre; bust portrait in uniform. See also: Brig. Gen. J.J. Reynolds. One of a pair of steel-engravings by J.C. Buttre; bust portrait in uniform. See also: Brig. Gen. J.J. Reynolds. Upright folio; plate mark; mounted on cream paper; matted; margins; foxing. Presented, 1979, by John Hay Library.
One of a collection of 7 steel-engraved portraits by J.C. Buttre, after a photograph by Geo. N. Barnard with border vignette of battle scenes designed by John R. Chapin. One of a collection of 7 steel-engraved portraits by J.C. Buttre, after a photograph by Geo. N. Barnard with border vignette of battle scenes designed by John R. Chapin. Large upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Color steel engraving by A.B. Walker after Schussele; equestrian portrait on battlefield, smaller figures of officers in background. Color steel engraving by A.B. Walker after Schussele; equestrian portrait on battlefield, smaller figures of officers in background. Upright large folio, matted giant folio; margins slightly soiled, repaired tear in margin. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1953.
Steel-engraving by Perine after a photograph; bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving by Perine after a photograph; bust portrait in uniform. Upright small folio; plate mark, right margin slightly trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Major General Ennis Whitehead, while in New Guinea. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Major General Ennis Whitehead, while in New Guinea. 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 pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, bust portrait of Major General C.P. Stivers, done in Brisbane. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, bust portrait of Major General C.P. Stivers, done in Brisbane. 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.
![Maj. Genl. P.H. Sheriden [sic]](https://repository.library.brown.edu/viewers/image/medium/bdr:237731)
![Maj. Gen. W.F. [sic] Sherman's Grand March](https://repository.library.brown.edu/viewers/image/medium/bdr:392163)
![Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant's grand march: [op. 145]](https://repository.library.brown.edu/viewers/image/medium/bdr:391890)
