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 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' Upright, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Sotheby, 1954.
Original watercolor signed by Finart; dismounted figure standing near horse and holding lance, landscape background with tents at right. Original watercolor signed by Finart; dismounted figure standing near horse and holding lance, landscape background with tents at right. Small oblong folio; no margins; corner torn away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Unsigned original watercolor caricature; humorous figures of knight in armor with shield and lance at left and British lancer with guidon at right. Unsigned original watercolor caricature; humorous figures of knight in armor with shield and lance at left and British lancer with guidon at right. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
One of a collection of four pencil and chalk drawings, one heightened in ink, 2 initialed "R.L.", of military scenes. This one dated Aug. 12th/70. Two mounted troopers in front of wagons passing through village watched by men, women and children. One of a collection of four pencil and chalk drawings, one heightened in ink, 2 initialed "R.L.", of military scenes. This one dated Aug. 12th/70. Two mounted troopers in front of wagons passing through village watched by men, women and children. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News on: September 3, 1870, page 249. N.Y., Rockman, 1951.
3rd in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); mounted officer addressing 2nd officer standing in foreground, group of mounted lancers in background; all in pale blue uniforms. Title handwritten on verso. 3rd in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); mounted officer addressing 2nd officer standing in foreground, group of mounted lancers in background; all in pale blue uniforms. Title handwritten on verso. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Soldier on horseback jumping over stream; two soldiers on other side, one mounted holding flag. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Soldier on horseback jumping over stream; two soldiers on other side, one mounted holding flag. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; edges worn, some creasing. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Two mounted soldiers with flags, one dismounted looking to the right. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Two mounted soldiers with flags, one dismounted looking to the right. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845" soiled. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
22nd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted lancer in scarlet uniform, steel cuirass, facing left, looking back toward right. 22nd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted lancer in scarlet uniform, steel cuirass, facing left, looking back toward right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
31st in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; back view, standing soldier in long blue cloak, holding pike, facing left. 31st in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; back view, standing soldier in long blue cloak, holding pike, facing left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
25th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted lancer in scarlet cloak and hat, galloping toward left. 25th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted lancer in scarlet cloak and hat, galloping toward left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
3rd in collection of 4 hand-colored engravings (including 2 variants) by and after Frey; standing lancer in white and crimson uniform, outdoors, facing right. 3rd in collection of 4 hand-colored engravings (including 2 variants) by and after Frey; standing lancer in white and crimson uniform, outdoors, facing right. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed away; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. title provided by cataloger
Hand colored line engraving; mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Hand colored line engraving; mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
5th of 7 copper-engravings by and after Fridrich, of soldiers (in Latin and German); 4 mounted lancers riding toward right; other soldiers and hillside town in background. 5th of 7 copper-engravings by and after Fridrich, of soldiers (in Latin and German); 4 mounted lancers riding toward right; other soldiers and hillside town in background. Small, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "J.A. Fridrich. Hungarian troops. 1744". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
14th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, this one unsigned, by Benham; standing figure of fusilier in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, holding sword by scabbard, walking toward left. 14th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, this one unsigned, by Benham; standing figure of fusilier in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, holding sword by scabbard, walking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.
Copper engraving by and after Roth; view of camp with corrals of horses, numerous strolling soldiers with women visitors, the whole in crude perspective with grove of trees in upper background. Copper engraving by and after Roth; view of camp with corrals of horses, numerous strolling soldiers with women visitors, the whole in crude perspective with grove of trees in upper background. Upright medium folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; ink notes on bottom margin. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Lithograph portrait by and after Maurer; half-length bust of Lafayette, with flags and honorary parade beneath. Lithograph portrait by and after Maurer; half-length bust of Lafayette, with flags and honorary parade beneath. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. title: LAFAYETTE. caption: Paris, chez Giraldon Bovinet et Cie. 26 Passage Vivienne. caption: chez Chaillou Potrelle, rue S. Honoré, No. 140 caption: Lith. de Lemercier.
Colored stipple-engraving (after Morland?); Lafayette, full-length in uniform, in prison at Olmütz and undergoing application of wrist- and leg-irons, officer standing at left, military guard in right background. Colored stipple-engraving (after Morland?); Lafayette, full-length in uniform, in prison at Olmütz and undergoing application of wrist- and leg-irons, officer standing at left, military guard in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
Colored stipple-engraving by Pfuzer after Adam; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left. Colored stipple-engraving by Pfuzer after Adam; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled, repaired tear. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title: LAFAYETTE, Général en chef de la Garde Nationale. caption: D. Adam caption: Pzuzer sculpt. caption: A Paris chez Remoissenet Quai Malaquai No. 9.
composed by Michel Perabo. For piano. Cover title. Top of cover: To Miss Anna J. Kilroy. Cover lith. ill. by and after Lewis Johnson, pr. by J.H. Bufford: oval view of Public Square, Lafayette, Indiana, showing small figures parading in foreground.
Mezzotint proof by Sartain; bust portrait in Garde Nationale uniform, hatless. Mezzotint proof by Sartain; bust portrait in Garde Nationale uniform, hatless. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. Boston, William J. MacPherson, 1965. title provided by cataloger
Sepia gravure plate after Boilly; full-length portrait of Lafayette in cavalry uniform, holding bridle of rearing horse. Sepia gravure plate after Boilly; full-length portrait of Lafayette in cavalry uniform, holding bridle of rearing horse. Upright, margins intact; clean. Hanover, N. H., Book & Print Shop, 1952.
One of 4 lithographic plates by R.E. Sly of scenes at Kabul and Bukhara (published by Blackwood & Page,1844). This probably depicts General Sir Robert Sale being reunited with his wife and daughter after their imprisonment in September 1842 One of 4 lithographic plates by R.E. Sly of scenes at Kabul and Bukhara (published by Blackwood & Page,1844). This probably depicts General Sir Robert Sale being reunited with his wife and daughter after their imprisonment in September 1842 Small oblong folio; margin entirely trimmed away and mounted on black paper. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1954.
2nd of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original uniform of uniform groups and figures, etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); Lady Louisa Lennox (seated) and 5 standing soldiers in red coats in the field; a fortress in the background. After painting attributed to Giuseppe Ignacio Maria Chiesa (1720-89). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean London, Lawson, 1954
Color engraving by and after Pollard, published Novr. 15, 1784; 'Lady Ackland standing in a boat, with a maid and her husband's valet, accompanied by Major Brudinell who carries a flag of truce, holding out a letter from Burgoyne to Gates, requesting that she be allowed to attend her husband, who has been taken prisoner, as they approach the enemy camp on the left, where a sentry lies pointing a rifle at them' -- British Museum Color engraving by and after Pollard, published Novr. 15, 1784; 'Lady Ackland standing in a boat, with a maid and her husband's valet, accompanied by Major Brudinell who carries a flag of truce, holding out a letter from Burgoyne to Gates, requesting that she be allowed to attend her husband, who has been taken prisoner, as they approach the enemy camp on the left, where a sentry lies pointing a rifle at them' -- British Museum Oblong large folio; margins trimmed.
Color mezzotint caricature numbered 456 [after Robert Dighton, published 4 June 1781]; lady wearing military jacket and gorget, plumed hat and skirt, seated on sofa in conversation with 3 standing bashful bumpkin boys. Color mezzotint caricature numbered 456 [after Robert Dighton, published 4 June 1781]; lady wearing military jacket and gorget, plumed hat and skirt, seated on sofa in conversation with 3 standing bashful bumpkin boys. One of the many satires on camp life based on the camps at Cox-Heath and Warley N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Lithograph by and after Hirsch, printed by Mannsfeld; equestrian portrait, facing left and carrying standard, landscape background. Lithograph by and after Hirsch, printed by Mannsfeld; equestrian portrait, facing left and carrying standard, landscape background. Large upright folio; margins; soiled, worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A flag of Gvardia Nazionale Italiana. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A flag of Gvardia Nazionale Italiana. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
Color lithograph by Last, after Marlet; young woman with basket of red wine offering glasses to French grenadiers on the battlefield; smaller figures of troops in background. Color lithograph by Last, after Marlet; young woman with basket of red wine offering glasses to French grenadiers on the battlefield; smaller figures of troops in background. Upright folio; margins; clean.