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.
Hand-colored engraved plate (no.547, Octobre 1836) from fashion journal; standing uniform figure in centre, civilian at left, boy at right. Hand-colored engraved plate (no.547, Octobre 1836) from fashion journal; standing uniform figure in centre, civilian at left, boy at right. Upright; margins; clean. N. Y., Argosy, 1955.
Lithograph by Schuldt, half-length portrait in uniform and cape, small figure of Turkish cavalryman in right background. Lithograph by Schuldt, half-length portrait in uniform and cape, small figure of Turkish cavalryman in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; surface dirt. New York, Argosy, 1955.
Lithograph by Königl. Lith. Inst.; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Lithograph by Königl. Lith. Inst.; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Upright medium folio; margins; foxed, slightly creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963.
1st in collection of 4 stipple-engraved plates (from book) by Vendramini after Saint-Aubin; bust portrait in uniform, looking left. 1st in collection of 4 stipple-engraved plates (from book) by Vendramini after Saint-Aubin; bust portrait in uniform, looking left. Upright, matted; margins intact, except trimmed close on (d); clean. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.
One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités", in the French journal "le Charivari". This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 66, on page 346. A Union and a Confederate soldier in deep discussion, cannon in background One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités", in the French journal "le Charivari". This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 66, on page 346. A Union and a Confederate soldier in deep discussion, cannon in background Upright; tape along lower margin; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
1 of 2 double-page color prints of uniforms, being supplements to Paris Match at Christmas, 1939, and New Year, 1940. French infantrymen through the ages. 1 of 2 double-page color prints of uniforms, being supplements to Paris Match at Christmas, 1939, and New Year, 1940. French infantrymen through the ages. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf FrU1939f-1]; margins intact; creased, clean except for marginal ink-spot.
Colored lithograph by A. Cheyère, from series; soldier giving canteen to injured civilian sitting under tree in forest. Colored lithograph by A. Cheyère, from series; soldier giving canteen to injured civilian sitting under tree in forest. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; margins slightly soiled.
Lithograph, unsigned; 3/4-length portrait in Austrian uniform, much frogging on trousers, hatless, leaning against table or ledge. Lithograph, unsigned; 3/4-length portrait in Austrian uniform, much frogging on trousers, hatless, leaning against table or ledge. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Steel engraving by Benedetti after Daffinger; 3/4-length portrait in uniform without hat, arms folded. Steel engraving by Benedetti after Daffinger; 3/4-length portrait in uniform without hat, arms folded. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.
Colored lithograph by J.P. Guénot and C. Motte after Lavigne; Duke and suite, mounted, troops passing in review at right, landscape background. Colored lithograph by J.P. Guénot and C. Motte after Lavigne; Duke and suite, mounted, troops passing in review at right, landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
6th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; mounted general in profile, facing left, with staff, pointing with right arm; tree and other cavalry in background. 6th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; mounted general in profile, facing left, with staff, pointing with right arm; tree and other cavalry in background. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Tinted lithograph by and after Raffet, dated 1841 by artist, printed by Auguste Bry; color guard marching. Tinted lithograph by and after Raffet, dated 1841 by artist, printed by Auguste Bry; color guard marching. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.
2nd in collection of 3 signed lithograhs after Charlet, printed by Lasteyrie; bloody hand-to-hand combat between French grenadiers and Russian infantry. 2nd in collection of 3 signed lithograhs after Charlet, printed by Lasteyrie; bloody hand-to-hand combat between French grenadiers and Russian infantry. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.
One of a collection of 3 original watercolors signed by Doviane; German dragoon standing with flag captured from French officer lying dead nearby. [See also: Montage des pièces de siège (and) Le Retour]. One of a collection of 3 original watercolors signed by Doviane; German dragoon standing with flag captured from French officer lying dead nearby. [See also: Montage des pièces de siège (and) Le Retour]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1968.
4th in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; victorious generals and staff greeting each other after battle, on plain, fortress in background; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures above, and text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. 4th in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; victorious generals and staff greeting each other after battle, on plain, fortress in background; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures above, and text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. Folio, mounted and bound in black cloth, yellow leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
3rd in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; victorious generals greeting each other after battle, soldiers and town in background; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures above, and text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. 3rd in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; victorious generals greeting each other after battle, soldiers and town in background; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures above, and text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. Folio, mounted and bound in black cloth, yellow leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored etching of humorous scene depicting man being pulled off to war by soldier. L'Elégance Parisienne No. 5. Hand-colored etching of humorous scene depicting man being pulled off to war by soldier. L'Elégance Parisienne No. 5. Oblong folio
Colored etched caricature (by and?) after N. G.; Louis XVIII at dining-table on wagon at left with Comte d'Artois and Duchesse d'Angoulême, who are kneeling, other personages and baggage on following wagon in center, fleeing Paris Colored etched caricature (by and?) after N. G.; Louis XVIII at dining-table on wagon at left with Comte d'Artois and Duchesse d'Angoulême, who are kneeling, other personages and baggage on following wagon in center, fleeing Paris Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; foxed. title: LÉ DEPART. sign: Changement de domicile, L.B. RESTAURATEUR Très connu dans Paris où il a fait d'assés bonnes affaires pour le peu de tems qu'il y est resté. prévient le public que forcé de quitter cette ville, il va reprendre son ancien établissement de Hartwel. sign: a vis aux fournisseurs de la maison du Ro...; Police Correctionuelle Banqueroute...; Récompense homm ete diamants volé; triomphe de la Religion sous gouvrnement...; Des guerres civiles en frances par...; Prétentions Ridicules; Des Bourbons et de Par Chateau Bria...; Réflexion; insenses; etc. etc. printed signature: N. G.
Hand-colored engraved caricature. 'Satire on the fall of Napoleon: Louis XVIII walks forward holding a spray of lilies while Napoleon behind, clutching vipers in his hands, falls as his stilts break under him. April 1814. The publication was announced in the 'Journal de Paris' of 20 April 1814, the day of Napoleon's departure from France' -- British Museum Hand-colored engraved caricature. 'Satire on the fall of Napoleon: Louis XVIII walks forward holding a spray of lilies while Napoleon behind, clutching vipers in his hands, falls as his stilts break under him. April 1814. The publication was announced in the 'Journal de Paris' of 20 April 1814, the day of Napoleon's departure from France' -- British Museum Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1953.
Original unsigned pencil drawing (probably by Vernet); infantryman embracing and taking leave of Young Guard hussar. Original unsigned pencil drawing (probably by Vernet); infantryman embracing and taking leave of Young Guard hussar. Small, in white board mount; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.
One of a pair of hand-colored or tinted unsigned stipple-engravings; hussar departing from weeping wife and child. One of a pair of hand-colored or tinted unsigned stipple-engravings; hussar departing from weeping wife and child. Upright, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.
One of a pair of colored aquatint plates (Le Départ (and) Le Retour) by Jügel after Seele; French grenadier taking sorrowful leave of wife, son, mother and father in cottage. One of a pair of colored aquatint plates (Le Départ (and) Le Retour) by Jügel after Seele; French grenadier taking sorrowful leave of wife, son, mother and father in cottage. Upright folio, margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Village scene with civilians and animals, buildings in background, man begging on left, women, etc. Plate No. 17. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Village scene with civilians and animals, buildings in background, man begging on left, women, etc. Plate No. 17. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.
Original pen drawing (for newspaper or magazine), unsigned; U.S. sailors marching past catafalque and ceremonial canopy, standing guard of honor, dignitaries, etc. Original pen drawing (for newspaper or magazine), unsigned; U.S. sailors marching past catafalque and ceremonial canopy, standing guard of honor, dignitaries, etc. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; worn, torn, creased, soiled. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors (by Opitz); Russian infantry and cossacks marching in street, 2 dismounted cossacks in conversation with 2 women at right, dog. [See also: Montmartre, no. 5]. 1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors (by Opitz); Russian infantry and cossacks marching in street, 2 dismounted cossacks in conversation with 2 women at right, dog. [See also: Montmartre, no. 5]. A scene from the allied occupation of Paris in 1814 Paris, Bihn, 1953.
Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraved caricature; obese officer (Napoleon?) carrying note with the words A Napoléon très pressé, 2 peasant women pointing in left background. Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraved caricature; obese officer (Napoleon?) carrying note with the words A Napoléon très pressé, 2 peasant women pointing in left background. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957. Title: Le cri général. C'est Boufe la Balle. Caption: Déposé à la Direction générale Letter (Correspondence): A Napoléon très pressé Dialogue: C'est lui, il fuit. Dialogue: C'est boufe la balle.
1 (of 10) colored aquatint plates by Fortier after Finart; mounted courier galloping across field, mounted lancer in background. 1 (of 10) colored aquatint plates by Fortier after Finart; mounted courier galloping across field, mounted lancer in background. Small oblong folio, mounted on white board; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased and worn. Jamestown, R.I., North, 1955.
1 (of 10) colored aquatint plates by Fortier after Finart; mounted English courier galloping, two women with dog fleeing in right corner. 1 (of 10) colored aquatint plates by Fortier after Finart; mounted English courier galloping, two women with dog fleeing in right corner. Small oblong folio, unbound; foxing. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.