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.
Original watercolor by Opitz; personage in national dress and cocked hat with group of peasants including two women, one of whom kisses hem of his dolman. Original watercolor by Opitz; personage in national dress and cocked hat with group of peasants including two women, one of whom kisses hem of his dolman. Upright folio; no margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
3rd of 3 small engravings of uniform figures; infantryman standing with rifle, outdoors. 3rd of 3 small engravings of uniform figures; infantryman standing with rifle, outdoors. Upright, mounted together on oblong medium folio white board, 3 prints [cf. AuU1806f-1a-b]; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Unsigned colored lithograph; soldiers escorting 2 civilian prisoners on country road, landscape background. Unsigned colored lithograph; soldiers escorting 2 civilian prisoners on country road, landscape background. Small upright folio; all margins trimmed away; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956. title provided by cataloger
1st in pair of hand-colored engravings by Q. Mark; coronation ceremony in cathedral. 1st in pair of hand-colored engravings by Q. Mark; coronation ceremony in cathedral. Oblong medium folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; creased, soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
53rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 Hungarian infantrymen; soldier at left in cape, holding axe; officer at right in blue uniform, pink boots. 53rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 Hungarian infantrymen; soldier at left in cape, holding axe; officer at right in blue uniform, pink boots. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a set of 3 colored plates of Austrian and Hungarian uniform schemas of 1762. [See also: Husaren Regimenter (and) Kürassier-Regimenter]. One of a set of 3 colored plates of Austrian and Hungarian uniform schemas of 1762. [See also: Husaren Regimenter (and) Kürassier-Regimenter]. Upright medium folio; margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1946.
1st of 3 (of 140) colored lithographic plates from Trachten-Album, numbered 106, by and after Kollarz, printed by Reiffenstein & Rösch; two standing uniform figures (officer and infantryman). 1st of 3 (of 140) colored lithographic plates from Trachten-Album, numbered 106, by and after Kollarz, printed by Reiffenstein & Rösch; two standing uniform figures (officer and infantryman). Upright medium folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1859mf-1d-e], matted folio; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
2nd of 3 (of 140) colored lithographic plates from Trachten-Album, numbered 107, by and after Kollarz, pr. by Reiffenstein & Rösch; two uniform figures of cavalrymen, one mounted, one standing. 2nd of 3 (of 140) colored lithographic plates from Trachten-Album, numbered 107, by and after Kollarz, pr. by Reiffenstein & Rösch; two uniform figures of cavalrymen, one mounted, one standing. Upright medium folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1859mf-1c-e], matted folio; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
3rd of 3 (of 140) colored lithographic plates from Trachten-Album, numbered 108, by and after Kollarz, printed by Reiffenstein & Rösch; two infantry uniform figures, with rifles. 3rd of 3 (of 140) colored lithographic plates from Trachten-Album, numbered 108, by and after Kollarz, printed by Reiffenstein & Rösch; two infantry uniform figures, with rifles. Upright medium folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1859mf-1c-d], matted folio; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Colored lithograph by and after Gölombo; mounted officers and men, outdoors. Colored lithograph by and after Gölombo; mounted officers and men, outdoors. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Mansfeld; uniform figures, mounted facing left. [See also Deutsche Leibgarde in Galla.] One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Mansfeld; uniform figures, mounted facing left. [See also Deutsche Leibgarde in Galla.] Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; matted folio.
Colored lithographic plate by and after Gerasch; 6 illustrations of Hungarian officials in national (hussar) dress, mounted. From 'Ungarische National-Trachten', plate 3. Colored lithographic plate by and after Gerasch; 6 illustrations of Hungarian officials in national (hussar) dress, mounted. From 'Ungarische National-Trachten', plate 3. Upright folio; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Hobby Shopee, 1948.
One of a collection of 8 small mounted engravings, some by and after G.W., of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. One of a collection of 8 small mounted engravings, some by and after G.W., of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. Oblong; in red cloth album, maroon leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1963.
Unsigned pencil watercolor showing and band and troops marching in front of large building in background. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Unsigned pencil watercolor showing and band and troops marching in front of large building in background. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2011. 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/)
Hand-colored engraving by Vogel after Boltz; dismounted hussar of King's German Legion taking leave of dismounted infantry officer on battlefield. Plate 154 Hand-colored engraving by Vogel after Boltz; dismounted hussar of King's German Legion taking leave of dismounted infantry officer on battlefield. Plate 154 Mounted on ivory paper; margins intact. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Hand-colored facsimile reprint of caricature by and after Forioso (pseudonym?) after Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson? (1767-1824); 'Reproduction of a Napoleonic satire on the perilous position of his enemies in 1806. Tsar Alexander is holding on to the branch of a dead tree growing from the top of a cliff; he complains that Queen Louise of Prussia, who hangs on to his queue, will pull him down - he is her only hope; her husband, Frederick William III clutches her legs, urging her to hold on tightly. Another man in military uniform is already floating in the sea, perhaps intended for Francis, Emperor of Austria. Beyond, John Bull is seated on a rock complaining at the loss of his shops and factories which are being overwhelmed by waves' -- British Museum. Hand-colored facsimile reprint of caricature by and after Forioso (pseudonym?) after Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson? (1767-1824); 'Reproduction of a Napoleonic satire on the perilous position of his enemies in 1806. Tsar Alexander is holding on to the branch of a dead tree growing from the top of a cliff; he complains that Queen Louise of Prussia, who hangs on to his queue, will pull him down - he is her only hope; her husband, Frederick William III clutches her legs, urging her to hold on tightly. Another man in military uniform is already floating in the sea, perhaps intended for Francis, Emperor of Austria. Beyond, John Bull is seated on a rock complaining at the loss of his shops and factories which are being overwhelmed by waves' -- British Museum. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. Title: Une scène du déluge survenu dans le Nord en 1806. Caption: à Paris chez Martinet Librarie. Printed Signature: Forioso Dialogue: Cette femme ne prend par mon faible et m'entrecinera dans sa chûte Dialogue: cher Prince. nous n'avons plus d'espoir qu'en toc Dialogue: tiens bon, tiens bon ma femme Dialogue: mes magasins, mes fabriques sont perdus!!! Sont dan, je vais mourir de faim et de misere!! Sign: Magasin e denrèux Colonialer & Sign: Fabrique de piquè, barin Dialogue: unounain lâche et perfide, befois, Jai meritis mon sott
Lithograph after Lavrate: soldiers with food pails being tripped up by dog. From 'Le Monde Plaisant'. Lithograph after Lavrate: soldiers with food pails being tripped up by dog. From 'Le Monde Plaisant'. Oblong folio, 1 of 2 prints; margins; creased. title: UNE SATANÉE RENCONTRE caption: Deux jours de salle de police par moi, Courtboullion, caporal d'ordinaire, au fusilier Gâtesoupe, pour avoir préméditationnellement et avec guet-apens subséquent, renversé le rata des hommes de garde, en attirant subrepticement entre ses jambes et d'une façon indélébile la queue du chien dont auquel était munie d'une casserole ayant contenu incontinent le frischti de l'adjudant, et pour avoir, de plus, exité l'hilarité joyeuse des hommes de corvée qui étaient punis de punition. printed signature: Lavrate
Lithograph by Provost after Bellangé, printed by Lemercier; infantry marching by at left, reviewed by sultan, mounted aides, at right. Lithograph by Provost after Bellangé, printed by Lemercier; infantry marching by at left, reviewed by sultan, mounted aides, at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
8th in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, this one after Dupray; French infantryman racing from doorway of village building into street, one of them shot down, others taking cover in doorways. 8th in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, this one after Dupray; French infantryman racing from doorway of village building into street, one of them shot down, others taking cover in doorways. Upright, unbound; clean; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Military paintings. Paris, Salon 1879-80". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Unsigned pencil and wash drawing signed by Fournier; small railroad station with soldiers standing inside, wounded on litters on floor, hospital train seen through doorway. Unsigned pencil and wash drawing signed by Fournier; small railroad station with soldiers standing inside, wounded on litters on floor, hospital train seen through doorway. Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly spotted. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.
Original watercolor caricature signed by Doviane; Prussian cavalryman and landwehrmann in conversation with French zouave and dragoon, outdoors. Original watercolor caricature signed by Doviane; Prussian cavalryman and landwehrmann in conversation with French zouave and dragoon, outdoors. Small oblong folio, in white paper mount, matted; no margins; foxed. N.Y., Rockman, 1967.
Lithograph caricature by (or after?) Jules David; Louis Philippe and suite, mounted, hearing address from bowing official, other persons (Bonapartists?) at right looking on while wearing gags or padlocks in mouths. Lithograph caricature by (or after?) Jules David; Louis Philippe and suite, mounted, hearing address from bowing official, other persons (Bonapartists?) at right looking on while wearing gags or padlocks in mouths. Small oblong; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964 Caption: On s'abonne chez Aubert, Galérie Véro Dodal
1 woodblock engraving on Japan paper; French zouaves attacking German artillery unit above river. In Japanese fan format 1 woodblock engraving on Japan paper; French zouaves attacking German artillery unit above river. In Japanese fan format Upright folio. 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/)
2nd of 2 colored lithographed plates by and after Gostiaux, printed by Frick; 2 soldiers at table in inn, speaking to innkeeper. 2nd of 2 colored lithographed plates by and after Gostiaux, printed by Frick; 2 soldiers at table in inn, speaking to innkeeper. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948 Title: UNE BAVAROISE! ET UNE BOUTEILLE DE CONSTANCE. Caption: Paris. F. Sinnett, éditeur. 17, rue d'Argenteuil. Caption: Dessiné et lith. par Gostiaux. Caption: Imp. Frick fres. r. de la vlle. Estrapade, 17, Paris Number: No. 2.
Chromolithograph, inscribed 'Capré, Aigle, 1883' by artist; soldiers, men, women and children spectators relaxing on review-ground near village. Chromolithograph, inscribed 'Capré, Aigle, 1883' by artist; soldiers, men, women and children spectators relaxing on review-ground near village. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean.
2nd in collection of 4 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length uniform figure of artilleryman holding sabre, with sketch at right of arm and hand holding rifle. 2nd in collection of 4 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length uniform figure of artilleryman holding sabre, with sketch at right of arm and hand holding rifle. From the collection of Hector Giacomelli; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black "Raffet - Portraits et Uniformes". Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.
written by J. Vernon ; music by Fred Coyne. For voice and piano. Cover title. "Sung by Fred Coyne"--Cover. Trevisany, lith. Pl. no.: 5709-10. Standing figure of Fred Coyne in uniform of a hussar standing before gabions in an entrenchement and British flag.
Original gouache, signed and dated by Day, of 2 soldiers under mosquito nets, one standing and adjusting the net, and one figure in the distance next to a tree. Original gouache, signed and dated by Day, of 2 soldiers under mosquito nets, one standing and adjusting the net, and one figure in the distance next to a tree. Oblong large folio; margins on 3 sides; top margin torn, lower margin folded.
One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837-24th November 1838. Unfinished sketch of mounted and dismounted soldiers. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837-24th November 1838. Unfinished sketch of mounted and dismounted soldiers. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.
Unsigned oval miniature bust portrait in naval uniform. Unsigned oval miniature bust portrait in naval uniform. Upright oval, in square black wooden frame, gold metal inner border. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955. 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/)