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 suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 5. 3 soldiers with rifles in the mountains. One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 5. 3 soldiers with rifles in the mountains. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Rosenthal, 1952. Upright folio, unbound, soiled and torn; in yellow cloth case, red leather label stamped gold.
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Mitchell; standing uniform figure with gun over shoulder, marching towards right, landscape background. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Mitchell; standing uniform figure with gun over shoulder, marching towards right, landscape background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
composed and respectfully dedicated to the Milwaukee Light Guards by H.N. Hempsted. For piano. Cover title: Milwaukee Light Guard quickstep. Collection title on cover: Four popular marches & quicksteps composed by H.N. Hempsted. Imprint from cover. Cover illustration: six small scenes: soldiers leaving their families, marching troops, troops at camp and at battle. "Engd. at Clayton's."
Imprint from cover. Cover illustration: six small scenes: soldiers leaving their families, marching troops, troops at camp and at battle "Engd. at Clayton's."
composed and respectfully dedicated to the Milwaukee Light Guards by H.N. Hempsted. For piano. Cover title: Milwaukee Light Guard quickstep. Collection title on cover: Four popular marches & quicksteps composed by H.N. Hempsted. Imprint from cover. Cover illustration: six small scenes: soldiers leaving their families, marching troops, troops at camp and at battle. "Engd. at Clayton's."
Colored lithograph by Fleetwood; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 showing summer dress, the other showing winter dress from rear, on flats near a harbor. Colored lithograph by Fleetwood; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 showing summer dress, the other showing winter dress from rear, on flats near a harbor. Upright medium folio, mounted on board, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1968.
Colored lithographic proof before letters; group portrait of 6 (Chicago?) Light Guards, standing in white jackets, blue trousers, large bearskin hats; last names of pictured individuals written underneath. Colored lithographic proof before letters; group portrait of 6 (Chicago?) Light Guards, standing in white jackets, blue trousers, large bearskin hats; last names of pictured individuals written underneath. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; cleaned. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Macdonald; 2 mounted uniform figures, background of tropical vegetation. Original watercolor signed and dated by Macdonald; 2 mounted uniform figures, background of tropical vegetation. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
2nd in pair of hand-colored lithograph by and after Alken; cavalrymen in undress uniforms exercising horses near stable. 2nd in pair of hand-colored lithograph by and after Alken; cavalrymen in undress uniforms exercising horses near stable. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of 7 (of 8) hand colored aquatint plates in semicircular form, for mounting on fans, most published by Behrmann & Collmann. Officer in green on horseback with sword in right hand, troops and tents in background. One of a collection of 7 (of 8) hand colored aquatint plates in semicircular form, for mounting on fans, most published by Behrmann & Collmann. Officer in green on horseback with sword in right hand, troops and tents in background. Oblong folio; unbound, worn; in yellow cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.
Color lithograph by W. Boosey, printed by George C. Leighton; cavalry charging towards foreground, hill plain in background, wounded on ground in front. Color lithograph by W. Boosey, printed by George C. Leighton; cavalry charging towards foreground, hill plain in background, wounded on ground in front. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
2nd of 2 (of 6) colored lithographic plates, published Jan. 8th, 1855; fierce cavalry combat in foreground, other mounted soldiers in background. 2nd of 2 (of 6) colored lithographic plates, published Jan. 8th, 1855; fierce cavalry combat in foreground, other mounted soldiers in background. Small oblong folio; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
1st of 2 (of 6) colored lithographic plates, published Nov. 22nd, 1854; bomb lands in midst of terrified soldiers beside campfire in field, tent in background. 1st of 2 (of 6) colored lithographic plates, published Nov. 22nd, 1854; bomb lands in midst of terrified soldiers beside campfire in field, tent in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.
4th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; mounted unfirom group of various cavalry units. 4th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; mounted unfirom group of various cavalry units. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
Etching signed and dated by Hort; standing profile figure of officer in undress, facing left, smoking pipe, outdoors, building in background. Etching signed and dated by Hort; standing profile figure of officer in undress, facing left, smoking pipe, outdoors, building in background. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Color aquatint by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure facing left, smaller figures of troops in review or manoeuvres in background. Color aquatint by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure facing left, smaller figures of troops in review or manoeuvres in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.
1st in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure wearing cuirass and holding sword horizontally in both hands. 1st in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure wearing cuirass and holding sword horizontally in both hands. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Series title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Harry Payne?); standing figure with sword, trumpet and banner. Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Harry Payne?); standing figure with sword, trumpet and banner. Narrow upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor signed and dated by (Edwards); two troopers preceded by trumpeter riding through street, buildings in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by (Edwards); two troopers preceded by trumpeter riding through street, buildings in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of two original watercolors; mounted officer on rearing horse, facing left, outdoors. One of two original watercolors; mounted officer on rearing horse, facing left, outdoors. Upright; margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949,
3rd in set of 3 original watercolors by Norie (unsigned); 5 mounted uniform figures, galloping toward left. 3rd in set of 3 original watercolors by Norie (unsigned); 5 mounted uniform figures, galloping toward left. Narrow oblong folio, matted; margins; some staining.
2nd in set of 3 original watercolors by Norie (unsigned); 2 mounted uniform figures in center, with 5 smaller mounted and standing figures, in conversation. 2nd in set of 3 original watercolors by Norie (unsigned); 2 mounted uniform figures in center, with 5 smaller mounted and standing figures, in conversation. Oblong folio, matted; margins; some staining.
1st in set of 3 original watercolors by Norie (unsigned); 2 mounted, 5 standing uniform figures, in conversation. 1st in set of 3 original watercolors by Norie (unsigned); 2 mounted, 5 standing uniform figures, in conversation. Narrow oblong folio, matted; margins; some staining.
One of a group of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. One of a group of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. Upright medium folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Screbowski, 1987.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Shannon, of a dead soldier, hand covering face, lying in a coconut grove march, ferns, prickly vines, grasses; rotting coconuts sprouting, slimy tender green; Invasion of Rendova, Solomon Islands Campaign. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Shannon, of a dead soldier, hand covering face, lying in a coconut grove march, ferns, prickly vines, grasses; rotting coconuts sprouting, slimy tender green; Invasion of Rendova, Solomon Islands Campaign. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view of mounted hussar in black jacket, mustard trousers, looking toward left. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view of mounted hussar in black jacket, mustard trousers, looking toward left. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted dragoon in white jacket, dark blue or black trousers, gold trim, riding toward left on black horse. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted dragoon in white jacket, dark blue or black trousers, gold trim, riding toward left on black horse. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, with grounded rifle; mounted officer and assembled troops in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, with grounded rifle; mounted officer and assembled troops in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted hussar in royal blue uniform, white trim, facing left. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted hussar in royal blue uniform, white trim, facing left. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
