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 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black with sword handing from belt and dragging on the ground. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black with sword handing from belt and dragging on the ground. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, tear at bottom edge; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
Original albumen print photograph, from scrapbook album; group portrait of 3 infantrymen wearing flat caps, with rifles, 2 standing beside studio railing, 1 seated in front; very detailed identifying information in ink across top of image and on paper mat. Original albumen print photograph, from scrapbook album; group portrait of 3 infantrymen wearing flat caps, with rifles, 2 standing beside studio railing, 1 seated in front; very detailed identifying information in ink across top of image and on paper mat. Upright, on black paper mat; no margins; clean.
Colored lithograph, unsigned; uniform figure outdoors, 2 smaller figures in distance before military building. Colored lithograph, unsigned; uniform figure outdoors, 2 smaller figures in distance before military building. Upright folio; margins intact; yellowed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a suite of 8 wood engraved plates (on both sides of 4 sheets) (by Kallenberg after Köbel), of landsknecht Fahnenträger, in military dress, by and after Koebel. [See also: Examples of Heraldic Figures, drawn by Jacob Koebel]. One of a suite of 8 wood engraved plates (on both sides of 4 sheets) (by Kallenberg after Köbel), of landsknecht Fahnenträger, in military dress, by and after Koebel. [See also: Examples of Heraldic Figures, drawn by Jacob Koebel]. Upright; margins trimmed; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Cabinet card 3/4-length photo portrait of officer, arms folded across chest. Cabinet card 3/4-length photo portrait of officer, arms folded across chest. Upright, mounted on board, one of 3 pieces; spotted and foxed. Charleston, S.C., Schindler, 1954.
Original (slightly crude) watercolor signed and dated by McNiven; mounted and dismounted officers in foreground reconnoitering walled city at head of river or canal in distance, sentry at left. Original (slightly crude) watercolor signed and dated by McNiven; mounted and dismounted officers in foreground reconnoitering walled city at head of river or canal in distance, sentry at left. Oblong medium folio, mounted on ivory board; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Original sepia photograph; full-length portrait in uniform, holding sword, busby resting on tree-stump at right. Original sepia photograph; full-length portrait in uniform, holding sword, busby resting on tree-stump at right. Upright, on white board mount with foliate border.
Seated portrait of Henry C. Cook. Cook was wounded at the first Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861. Seated portrait of Henry C. Cook. Cook was wounded at the first Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861.
1 of 25 original photographs; two pilots walking away from airplane, other planes nearby 1 of 25 original photographs; two pilots walking away from airplane, other planes nearby Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)
A caricature of Lt. Gen. Simpson riding in a tank toward Berlin. Drawn on airmail paper. A caricature of Lt. Gen. Simpson riding in a tank toward Berlin. Drawn on airmail paper. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.
Color engraving by Fox after Pickersgill; full-length portrait in uniform and cape, holding hat, outdoors. Color engraving by Fox after Pickersgill; full-length portrait in uniform and cape, holding hat, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1956.
Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing, heightened in gilt; the coat of arms including a five bar peninsular gold cross, Knight Commanders badge of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, Portuguese Order of the Tower and Sword, and Knight Grand Commanders badge of the Order of the Bath, all of which were held by Gen. D'Urban. The supporters are formed by a Lt. dragoon private and a private of the 51st Light Inf., c. 1840, of which regiment Gen. D'urban was colonel from 1829. General D'Urban was created G.C.B. in 1840. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing, heightened in gilt; the coat of arms including a five bar peninsular gold cross, Knight Commanders badge of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, Portuguese Order of the Tower and Sword, and Knight Grand Commanders badge of the Order of the Bath, all of which were held by Gen. D'Urban. The supporters are formed by a Lt. dragoon private and a private of the 51st Light Inf., c. 1840, of which regiment Gen. D'urban was colonel from 1829. General D'Urban was created G.C.B. in 1840. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform, horse artillery, fortress and mountains in background. Aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform, horse artillery, fortress and mountains in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Original photograph of two army generals talking over future operations with staff in Italy. Group photograph outdoors. Original photograph of two army generals talking over future operations with staff in Italy. Group photograph outdoors. Medium oblong folio; margins; clean.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Lieutenant General George Kenney, head of Far East Air Force, done in Brisbane. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Lieutenant General George Kenney, head of Far East Air Force, 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.
Cartes de visite of Lt. D.W. Burkholder of the Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps Sepia portrait of soldier with sword in left hand, hat on table, painted backdrop. Cartes de visite of Lt. D.W. Burkholder of the Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps Sepia portrait of soldier with sword in left hand, hat on table, painted backdrop. Upright small folio, yellowed.
Color lithograph by and after Baugniet, dated 1858 by artist, printed by Hanhart; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, outdoors, tent encampment in left background. Color lithograph by and after Baugniet, dated 1858 by artist, printed by Hanhart; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, outdoors, tent encampment in left background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
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/)
1st in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat, sword and walking stick, outdoors, mountains and village in background. 1st in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat, sword and walking stick, outdoors, mountains and village in background. Unbound; clean, foxing, matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
2nd in collection of 5 colored and 1 uncolored lithographic plate, after Drahonet, of which 1 is signed; full-length portrait, standing uniform figure. 2nd in collection of 5 colored and 1 uncolored lithographic plate, after Drahonet, of which 1 is signed; full-length portrait, standing uniform figure. Upright folio and medium folio; some margins trimmed. London, Foster Groom, 1950. title and series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of three photographs. Black and white photograph of 11 soldiers outside of military kitchen, including two cooks. Lt. Rogers apparently is part of the group - some men standing, some seated on steps and one in doorway. One of a collection of three photographs. Black and white photograph of 11 soldiers outside of military kitchen, including two cooks. Lt. Rogers apparently is part of the group - some men standing, some seated on steps and one in doorway. Oblong medium folio; mounted on cream paper; margins; slightly soiled and foxed.
words by Dee Dooling Cahill ; music by J.E. Andino March for voice and piano. Caption title. Accopanied by flyer advertising four Geo. M. Cohan songs Advertisement for another song: p. [4]. Cover illustration: drawing of the Liberty Bell and an eagle / E.H. Pfeiffer Also published for: band, orchestra, male quartette
Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after James Gillray, published Novr. 14th, 1797; officers around table toasting the King. Sitters include James Birch, Thomas Davies, Abel Rous Dottin, Frederick Duke of York and Albany, and William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Glucester. Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after James Gillray, published Novr. 14th, 1797; officers around table toasting the King. Sitters include James Birch, Thomas Davies, Abel Rous Dottin, Frederick Duke of York and Albany, and William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Glucester. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Hand-colored aquatint after P.W. Tomkins; standing uniform figure (of the Third Regiment of Loyal London Volunteers), outdoors, in blue coat faced in red, white breeches, black boots, flack fur raupenhelm with red and white plume over black cockade, 2 smaller figures in right background. Hand-colored aquatint after P.W. Tomkins; standing uniform figure (of the Third Regiment of Loyal London Volunteers), outdoors, in blue coat faced in red, white breeches, black boots, flack fur raupenhelm with red and white plume over black cockade, 2 smaller figures in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1953.
One of 3 color aquatint plates after Tomkins of uniform figures, outdoors; soldier standing by tent opening, other tents and soldier in left background below hill and town.. One of 3 color aquatint plates after Tomkins of uniform figures, outdoors; soldier standing by tent opening, other tents and soldier in left background below hill and town.. Upright folio; matted; margins entirely trimmed away, including title; glued to board. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of soldiers walking across open space at Army Air Force base, administrative building with square tower in background. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of soldiers walking across open space at Army Air Force base, administrative building with square tower in background. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Bostick; sailors on deck preparing to lower wounded man on stretcher, with cables and winch, down to ambulance vehicles on dock below. Original watercolor signed and dated by Bostick; sailors on deck preparing to lower wounded man on stretcher, with cables and winch, down to ambulance vehicles on dock below. Bostick joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served as an artist and cartographer. He worked on amphibious map reproductions for the invasion of Sicily in 1943 and the D-Day invasion, 1944.
One of a pair of line lithograph valentines, each with hand-colored sentimental illustrations of soldier and sweetheart above, poem below, ornamental order. [See also: Letters but faintly trace, at best]. One of a pair of line lithograph valentines, each with hand-colored sentimental illustrations of soldier and sweetheart above, poem below, ornamental order. [See also: Letters but faintly trace, at best]. Upright; margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored later impression of stipple engraving by G. Shepherd after Bunbury; soldier and sailor with young woman and basket of fish. [See also: The Fort]. Hand-colored later impression of stipple engraving by G. Shepherd after Bunbury; soldier and sailor with young woman and basket of fish. [See also: The Fort]. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; one slightly soiled and spotted.
