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 collection of 4 (of 12?) numbered lithographs by and after Pruche, printed by Lemercier, of military scenes. Uncolored lithograph of troops talking to vivandière, other troops marching with rifles in background, numbered 6. One of a collection of 4 (of 12?) numbered lithographs by and after Pruche, printed by Lemercier, of military scenes. Uncolored lithograph of troops talking to vivandière, other troops marching with rifles in background, numbered 6. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, worn; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "French Caricatures, c. 1830-48." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Colored lithograph by and after Bellangé, dated 1869 by artist; last stand of guards grouped around standards, numerous wounded in foreground. Colored lithograph by and after Bellangé, dated 1869 by artist; last stand of guards grouped around standards, numerous wounded in foreground. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950 caption: Fr. Wentzel, Impr. Edit. Rue St. Jacques, 65. Paris. caption: Peint et Lith par H. Bellangé.
One of 2 modern reproductions of color stipple engravings after Gérard; Napoleon resting near campfire in bivouac surrounded by officers and soldiers, soldiers resting and sleeping in left foreground including mameluk. [See also La Bataille d'Austerlitz.] One of 2 modern reproductions of color stipple engravings after Gérard; Napoleon resting near campfire in bivouac surrounded by officers and soldiers, soldiers resting and sleeping in left foreground including mameluk. [See also La Bataille d'Austerlitz.] Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, 1950.
Coloured aquatint caricature by Alix after Coeuré; sentry at left regarding sloppily dressed soldier in centre, in street, other figures at right. Coloured aquatint caricature by Alix after Coeuré; sentry at left regarding sloppily dressed soldier in centre, in street, other figures at right. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled; matted. Paris, Bessel, 1953. Title: LA VEILLE D'UN REVUE DE LA GARDE NATIONALE ou LES BISETS EN DÉPENCE. Label(s): CHAT, FOUREUR. Sign: à lours de Berne Caption: Coeuré Del. Caption: Alix Sculp. Caption: A Paris, chez Noël, Rue St. Jacques, No. 16. Caption: Déposé au Bureau des Estampes.
One of a pair of lithographs by Motte after Grenier; mounted dragoon with pennant talking to peasant man and boy on country road near cottages. [See also La Signallement.] One of a pair of lithographs by Motte after Grenier; mounted dragoon with pennant talking to peasant man and boy on country road near cottages. [See also La Signallement.] Oblong; clean; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "French Caricatures, c. 1830-48". New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Naudet [same impression as FrP1818mf-3], dated 1818 by artist; five soldiers of Garde Impériale, with tricolor, grouped around monument inscribed "Aux Braves". Hand-colored engraving by and after Naudet [same impression as FrP1818mf-3], dated 1818 by artist; five soldiers of Garde Impériale, with tricolor, grouped around monument inscribed "Aux Braves". Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
Hand-colored engravings by and after Naudet, dated 1818 by artist; soldiers of Garde Royale, with drapeau blanc, grouped around monument inscribed "Aux Braves". Hand-colored engravings by and after Naudet, dated 1818 by artist; soldiers of Garde Royale, with drapeau blanc, grouped around monument inscribed "Aux Braves". Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1818mf-3a], matted; plate mark, margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
Hand colored copper engraving by Pierre Laurent after Demarne; 'The Comte d'Estaing, center, sword in hand, promoting soldier Houradour, standing to his left, in recognition of his bravery in defending soldier Devence, standing clutching the standard he seized from the British at the capture of Grenada' -- British Museum. Hand colored copper engraving by Pierre Laurent after Demarne; 'The Comte d'Estaing, center, sword in hand, promoting soldier Houradour, standing to his left, in recognition of his bravery in defending soldier Devence, standing clutching the standard he seized from the British at the capture of Grenada' -- British Museum. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins trimmed; foxed. New York, Argosy, 1955.
Aquatint by Charon after Aubry; wounded cadet of Ecole Polytechnique standing and leaning on cannon. Aquatint by Charon after Aubry; wounded cadet of Ecole Polytechnique standing and leaning on cannon. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Color aquatint by Charon after Aubry; 'Representation of French valour: montage of trophies in a landscape; a wounded guardsman, laurel wreathe in his left hand, leaning on a plaque listing Napoleonic victories; to left, a peg-leg amputee soldier bearing a scroll referring to earlier campaigns [Fontenoy; Laufelt; Roucoux], to right a column with names of successful military commanders of the past, in foreground a cadet signifying his intention to give his life for his country' -- British Museum Color aquatint by Charon after Aubry; 'Representation of French valour: montage of trophies in a landscape; a wounded guardsman, laurel wreathe in his left hand, leaning on a plaque listing Napoleonic victories; to left, a peg-leg amputee soldier bearing a scroll referring to earlier campaigns [Fontenoy; Laufelt; Roucoux], to right a column with names of successful military commanders of the past, in foreground a cadet signifying his intention to give his life for his country' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949
From collection of 10 original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Lacoste of revolutionary scenes, as follows: line of infantrymen take up position in town square; mounted officer gesticulates, giving orders to soldier on ground; other troops marching in background. Possibly for Lacoste's print series 'La vie de Paris en 1848'. From collection of 10 original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Lacoste of revolutionary scenes, as follows: line of infantrymen take up position in town square; mounted officer gesticulates, giving orders to soldier on ground; other troops marching in background. Possibly for Lacoste's print series 'La vie de Paris en 1848'. Oblong medium folio, matted or mounted; clean. London, H.D. Lyon, 1967.
Chromolithograph, printed by J.E. Goosens & Cie; uniform group of 21 soldiers and marines at bottom, figure of La France driving chariot above. Chromolithograph, printed by J.E. Goosens & Cie; uniform group of 21 soldiers and marines at bottom, figure of La France driving chariot above. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
2nd in collection of 4 colored and 6 uncolored lithographic plates after Raffet, printed by Gihaut Frères; semi-humorous scene hussar twirling mustache, hesitating over flock of ducks and chickens at his feet, farmhouse and other soldiers in background. 2nd in collection of 4 colored and 6 uncolored lithographic plates after Raffet, printed by Gihaut Frères; semi-humorous scene hussar twirling mustache, hesitating over flock of ducks and chickens at his feet, farmhouse and other soldiers in background. Medium folio and small folio, unbound; in folio blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Raffet. Miscellaneous lithographs, c. 1828-1832."
17th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; soldier in unbuttoned teal uniform, carrying potato and stack of pots. 17th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; soldier in unbuttoned teal uniform, carrying potato and stack of pots. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Hand-colored facsimile of pencil and watercolor sketch (by Sem, pseudonym of Georges Goursat); French soldiers receiving soup in trench, numerous sketches of military types etc. in margins. From 'Croquis de guerre, 2e album : 25 dessins, croquis et aquarelles par Sem' Hand-colored facsimile of pencil and watercolor sketch (by Sem, pseudonym of Georges Goursat); French soldiers receiving soup in trench, numerous sketches of military types etc. in margins. From 'Croquis de guerre, 2e album : 25 dessins, croquis et aquarelles par Sem' Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Copper engraving; three royal coaches in plaza being approached by personages, spectators and trumpeters nearby, building and countryside in background. Copper engraving; three royal coaches in plaza being approached by personages, spectators and trumpeters nearby, building and countryside in background. Deapicts Marie de Medici with Charles I at the Guildhall. From Jean Puget de la Serre, 'Histoire de l'entrée de la Reyne Mère dans la Grande Brétaigne' (London, George Thomason and Octavian Pullen, 1639). N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
One of 30 hand-colored engraved humorous plates. No. 8. Two men fencing in room, one in uniform. One of 30 hand-colored engraved humorous plates. No. 8. Two men fencing in room, one in uniform. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; plate mark; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Napoleon in imperial robes standing in despair in the middle of a shop selling wax busts of the kings and queens of his family established by him on the thrones of Europe Napoleon in imperial robes standing in despair in the middle of a shop selling wax busts of the kings and queens of his family established by him on the thrones of Europe Published September 1815 Caption: Niche pour la Mere la Joie Macaroni Sire de Naples La Reine Toscane Sire de Westphalie Sire d'Espagne Sire de Hollande Sire Rouge d'Espagne Caption: La Famille Impériale pour Deux Sols Caption: Dialogues de Lucien Dialogue: Napoleon: Je suis ruiné, abymé tout est fondu!...Moi qui avais si bien payé d'avance ces deux chambres les croyant saines
Hand-colored engraving with 15 illustrations of uniform figures or groups. Hand-colored engraving with 15 illustrations of uniform figures or groups. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Paris, auction, 1964.
Lithograph after Aimé de Lemud, printed by Lemercier; soldiers bearing coffin of Napoleon, surrounded by allegorical figures including a saluting veteran wearing the Légion d'honneur, a trumpeter of hussars, a lancer, ghost armies, etc. Lithograph after Aimé de Lemud, printed by Lemercier; soldiers bearing coffin of Napoleon, surrounded by allegorical figures including a saluting veteran wearing the Légion d'honneur, a trumpeter of hussars, a lancer, ghost armies, etc. Large upright folio, matted; margins; yellowed, margins soiled. New York, Argosy, 1955.
Color aquatint by Kuntz after Seele (signed proof); group of French republican soldiers in varying and dilapidated uniforms, some climbing in window of building at left. Color aquatint by Kuntz after Seele (signed proof); group of French republican soldiers in varying and dilapidated uniforms, some climbing in window of building at left. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.
From collection of 10 original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Lacoste of revolutionary scenes; wounded revolutionary brandishes banner, arms flung wide, atop ruins of cannon, furniture, etc.; Paris skyline in background. Possibly for Lacoste's print series 'La vie de Paris en 1848'. From collection of 10 original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Lacoste of revolutionary scenes; wounded revolutionary brandishes banner, arms flung wide, atop ruins of cannon, furniture, etc.; Paris skyline in background. Possibly for Lacoste's print series 'La vie de Paris en 1848'. Oblong medium folio, matted or mounted; clean. London, H.D. Lyon, 1967.
Hand-colored engraved caricature; British officer, 2 ladies and two gentlemen meeting near window of ticket booth, barking dog. Hand-colored engraved caricature; British officer, 2 ladies and two gentlemen meeting near window of ticket booth, barking dog. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; foxed. Camden, ME, Staack, 1960.
Chromolithograph by Day & Son numbered 300A; Queen Victoria in court robes and Napoleon III in uniform inspecting commercial treaty, in ornamental scrolled and foliate border with vignettes of symbols etc. Chromolithograph by Day & Son numbered 300A; Queen Victoria in court robes and Napoleon III in uniform inspecting commercial treaty, in ornamental scrolled and foliate border with vignettes of symbols etc. Small oblong folio; mrgins trimmed; clean.
Subject: full-length 'Portrait of Prince Napoleon' in uniform, feet by rolled chart with words 'Napoleon, Waterloo' and eagle from standard. Subject: full-length 'Portrait of Prince Napoleon' in uniform, feet by rolled chart with words 'Napoleon, Waterloo' and eagle from standard. Title continues: by the Author of the Water Witch quadrilles. Introducing the La Rage des Parisiennes ou La favori du Duc de Reichstadt as performed by the Royal Military. Celebrated airs Contradance Italienne and Waltz by Moonlight and quadrille bands. New editions of C. Weippert's Bohemian quadrilles with harp & flute accompt., Gustavus quadrilles, with harp & flute accompt. Price 3/-
Engraving by Helman after Watteau; view in park outside city, showing soldiers forming hollow square around central enclosure with spectators; balloon overhead. Engraving by Helman after Watteau; view in park outside city, showing soldiers forming hollow square around central enclosure with spectators; balloon overhead. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly foxed and soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1961.
One of collection of hand-colored engraved humorous plates; two Prussian soldiers flirting with young woman who pushes away their advances in garden; two other women in background with arms around a soldier; one has her hand in his back pocket. One of collection of hand-colored engraved humorous plates; two Prussian soldiers flirting with young woman who pushes away their advances in garden; two other women in background with arms around a soldier; one has her hand in his back pocket. Small oblong folio, several prints, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Soldiers on horseback, mounting horse, and one on the ground, buildings in distance. Plate No. 19. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Soldiers on horseback, mounting horse, and one on the ground, buildings in distance. Plate No. 19. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.
One of 30 hand-colored engraved humorous plates. No. 25, by Godefroy. Two British officers riding, one holds umbrella. Other English riders and walkers in background. One of 30 hand-colored engraved humorous plates. No. 25, by Godefroy. Two British officers riding, one holds umbrella. Other English riders and walkers in background. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1956.
