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 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Dismounted officer pointing, another mounted behind, others in distance. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Dismounted officer pointing, another mounted behind, others in distance. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
One of a collection of colored lithographic plates by Victor, Huot, Bastin and Belousoff, after Charlemagne and Ladurner; standing uniform group of 11 hussars, lancers and other cavalry and infantry groups, outdoors; 2 smaller figures in right background; identification key below. One of a collection of colored lithographic plates by Victor, Huot, Bastin and Belousoff, after Charlemagne and Ladurner; standing uniform group of 11 hussars, lancers and other cavalry and infantry groups, outdoors; 2 smaller figures in right background; identification key below. Large folio, unbound; matted, in dark green cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952. title provided by cataloger
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with trumpet and sword, standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with trumpet and sword, standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with gun and sword, standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with gun and sword, standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. Two unmounted soldiers, in uniform with sword, standing; a white horse standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. Two unmounted soldiers, in uniform with sword, standing; a white horse standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with sword, standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with sword, standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with drum and sword, marching. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with drum and sword, marching. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with sword and gun, standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with sword and gun, standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. Two mounted soldiers, in uniform with gun and sword, standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. Two mounted soldiers, in uniform with gun and sword, standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with gun and sword, standing. One of suite of 8 original ink and watercolor drawings by Schäfer of uniform figures and uniform details. One mounted soldier, in uniform with gun and sword, standing. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1954.
Hand-colored engraving; 2 standing and 1 mounted uniform figures outdoors, building in background. Hand-colored engraving; 2 standing and 1 mounted uniform figures outdoors, building in background. From 'The Gentleman's Magazine', June 1802, plate 1, page 489. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Original watercolor signed by Heath; 3 dismounted cavalrymen outdoors with rearing horse, displaying front and rear views of extraordinary (projected?) uniform with pinkish-red tunics. Original watercolor signed by Heath; 3 dismounted cavalrymen outdoors with rearing horse, displaying front and rear views of extraordinary (projected?) uniform with pinkish-red tunics. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. This one showing parts of uniforms and insignia in grey and khaki. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. This one showing parts of uniforms and insignia in grey and khaki. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits. Small folio; margins trimmed, foxed; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter, Schatzki, 1952.
Sepia photograph; portrait of young U.S. Army officer, hair parted and slicked down. Sepia photograph; portrait of young U.S. Army officer, hair parted and slicked down. Upright; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.
Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier
Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier
Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier in studio Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier in studio
Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier
Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier wearing smock tunic Cartes-de-visite. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier wearing smock tunic
Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island general, partially hand-colored Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island general, partially hand-colored
Cartes-de-visite by Manchester Bros. & Angell, 73 Westminster St., Providence, R.I. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier Cartes-de-visite by Manchester Bros. & Angell, 73 Westminster St., Providence, R.I. Full-length portrait of an unidentified Rhode Island soldier
Three-quarter portrait of an unidentified officer from the 5th Rhode Island Infantry, USV Three-quarter portrait of an unidentified officer from the 5th Rhode Island Infantry, USV
One of a group of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. This one of unidentified infantry officer and men. One of a group of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. This one of unidentified infantry officer and men. Upright medium folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Screbowski, 1987.
1 oval miniature on ivory in decorative gilt frame, easel stand; bust portrait of soldier in uniform, hatless 1 oval miniature on ivory in decorative gilt frame, easel stand; bust portrait of soldier in uniform, hatless 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/)
