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.
4th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian infantry marching toward fortress or city walls at right, mounted officers, wagons, surrendering Turkish officers in foreground, cannonballs bombarding city in background. 4th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian infantry marching toward fortress or city walls at right, mounted officers, wagons, surrendering Turkish officers in foreground, cannonballs bombarding city in background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled, damaged. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.
One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure with helmet and sword facing left. One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure with helmet and sword facing left. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn.
Lithograph by and after Lecomte and Vernet, printed by Engelmann; soldiers resting near artillery piece set up on country road. Lithograph by and after Lecomte and Vernet, printed by Engelmann; soldiers resting near artillery piece set up on country road. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1817-2a]; matted; margins intact; clean.
Lithograph by and after Lecomte and Vernet, printed by Engelmann; soldiers operating cannon outside fort on river, bridge in left distance. Lithograph by and after Lecomte and Vernet, printed by Engelmann; soldiers operating cannon outside fort on river, bridge in left distance. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1817mf-2b]; matted; margins intact; clean.
Stipple-engraving by T. Woolnoth after a miniature; bust portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving by T. Woolnoth after a miniature; bust portrait in uniform. Upright; margins severely trimmed. title: La Pérouse caption: From a miniature in the possession of La Perouse's niece at Alby caption: Engraved by T. Woolnoth
Old man clinking glasses with two solders at café or tavern; inset bust portrait of President Carnot; signed 'Faria', Imp. Joly. Paris. Old man clinking glasses with two solders at café or tavern; inset bust portrait of President Carnot; signed 'Faria', Imp. Joly. Paris. Créée par Paulus à l'Eldorado. Musique de Louis Ganne. Paroles de Delormel et Garnier. 'Au petit fils du Grand Carnot'
Colored lithograph; 2 soldiers of Garde Nationale playing cards on bench, other soldiers nearby, drummer seated on drum at left. Colored lithograph; 2 soldiers of Garde Nationale playing cards on bench, other soldiers nearby, drummer seated on drum at left. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. title: La partie devant le corps de garde caption: Chez Martinet
Hand-colored line-lithographed caricature by Langlumé after A.M.; Charles X and Lafayette at card table. Hand-colored line-lithographed caricature by Langlumé after A.M.; Charles X and Lafayette at card table. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title: La partie de Piquet. Caption: Charles X. Je suis perdu j'ai écarté tous les coeurs pour garder mes valets. Lafayette. Sir jai les piques. Caption: au Magasin de Caricatures d'aubert. Passage (illeg) Caption: Lith. de Langlumé Printed Signature: A. M.
Colored engraved caricature; Louis XVIII mounted at right with suite and receiving heads of army, one advancing on donkey, dummy figures of soldiers in background. Colored engraved caricature; Louis XVIII mounted at right with suite and receiving heads of army, one advancing on donkey, dummy figures of soldiers in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. Title: LA PARADE. Caption: A Paris, chez tous les Marchands de Nouveantés. Letter (Correspondence): Ordre de faire un trou à la lune. Label(s): vive l'eteignoir!... Périssent les lumières. Label(s): nous battrons en retraite. Label(s): CORPS DE RÉSERVE Label(s): ÉQUIPAGES MILITAIRES.
One of a collection of 3 colored lithographic caricatures of Austrian troops. Austrians running laong river bank as French Zouaves appear in the water [See also: Les Croâtes Barboteurs; and Tout le mond y met la main]. One of a collection of 3 colored lithographic caricatures of Austrian troops. Austrians running laong river bank as French Zouaves appear in the water [See also: Les Croâtes Barboteurs; and Tout le mond y met la main]. Oblong medium folio; margins; clean. 'Guerre d'Italie', No. 8.
One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured. Highland officer talking to Parisian lady. One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured. Highland officer talking to Parisian lady. Upright medium folio, matted; some margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
2nd in collection of 10 engravings, after Callot; group of soldiers and officers doing obeisance to king or prince, seated on throne at far right in palace chamber. 2nd in collection of 10 engravings, after Callot; group of soldiers and officers doing obeisance to king or prince, seated on throne at far right in palace chamber. In small folio mats, unbound; in 3/4 red morocco and white parchment portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold, "Jacques Callot. Prints"; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of 2 song sheets mounted on front and back of 1 piece of cardboard; wood engraved illustration of officer being saluted in bedroom by wife wearing parts of his uniform. [See also: Reserva Militar.] One of 2 song sheets mounted on front and back of 1 piece of cardboard; wood engraved illustration of officer being saluted in bedroom by wife wearing parts of his uniform. [See also: Reserva Militar.] Upright small; margins; yellowed and worn. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1956.
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A fallen foot soldier desperately tries to defend himself from Death, who pins the soldier down with his foot, about to strike with a sword; copy after Jacob Binck. Lettered with monogram in top right corner' -- British Museum One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A fallen foot soldier desperately tries to defend himself from Death, who pins the soldier down with his foot, about to strike with a sword; copy after Jacob Binck. Lettered with monogram in top right corner' -- British Museum Upright; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.
Lithographic proof, signed by C. de Last(eyrie) after Charlet; kneeling cuirassier holding hand of expiring comrade, another lies beneath him. Lithographic proof, signed by C. de Last(eyrie) after Charlet; kneeling cuirassier holding hand of expiring comrade, another lies beneath him. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.
Original ink-and-wash drawing signed and dated by Baer; soldier being fatally wounded by explosion in trench, other soldiers nearby. Possibly drawn for a 'patriotic' series of short books based on real incidents of WWI published by Rouff. Original ink-and-wash drawing signed and dated by Baer; soldier being fatally wounded by explosion in trench, other soldiers nearby. Possibly drawn for a 'patriotic' series of short books based on real incidents of WWI published by Rouff. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
Sepia wash drawing signed by Chasselat; wounded Turenne about to fall from horse, 2 officers in attitudes of despair in left foreground. Sepia wash drawing signed by Chasselat; wounded Turenne about to fall from horse, 2 officers in attitudes of despair in left foreground. Matted, 2 pieces [cf. FrO1822sf-1]; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1958.
Engraving by B.I. Prevots, dated 1780; Turenne expiring, surrounded by officers, near tree, Indian attendant with horse at left, African servant on left with horse, battle of Sassbach, July 27, 1675 in right distance. [See also: FrP 1675 gf-1] Engraving by B.I. Prevots, dated 1780; Turenne expiring, surrounded by officers, near tree, Indian attendant with horse at left, African servant on left with horse, battle of Sassbach, July 27, 1675 in right distance. [See also: FrP 1675 gf-1] Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original watercolor signed on left fence post: 'O. Norie'; infantryman and grenadier à cheval giving drink to expiring cantinière near broken fence at left, marching troops in background. Original watercolor signed on left fence post: 'O. Norie'; infantryman and grenadier à cheval giving drink to expiring cantinière near broken fence at left, marching troops in background. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Paris, 1952.
3 columns humorous plates after Herouard; 8 illustrations of persons wearing headgear including woman soldier and woman metro worker. From 'La Vie Parisienne', February 3, 1917, page 116. 3 columns humorous plates after Herouard; 8 illustrations of persons wearing headgear including woman soldier and woman metro worker. From 'La Vie Parisienne', February 3, 1917, page 116. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Label(s): A Denain, A Fontenoy, Au Pont d'Arcole, A Montmirail, A Magenta, Sur les bordes de l'Yser, A Verdun, Dans le Métro
Lithograph by Lafosse after Bellangé, pr. by Roger & Richer; peasant woman riding pack-horse along country road, boy with dog following, marching soldiers near house in left background. From 'Galerie des Cent & Un.' Lithograph by Lafosse after Bellangé, pr. by Roger & Richer; peasant woman riding pack-horse along country road, boy with dog following, marching soldiers near house in left background. From 'Galerie des Cent & Un.' Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, presented.
1st in pair of color plates after Scott, dated by artist; oval bust portrait of infantryman in light blue uniform and cap, smoking pipe, wearing Médaille Militaire and Croix de Guerre. 1st in pair of color plates after Scott, dated by artist; oval bust portrait of infantryman in light blue uniform and cap, smoking pipe, wearing Médaille Militaire and Croix de Guerre. From L'Illustration, 1915
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, blue and white playing drum. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, blue and white playing drum. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
Engraving; soldiers on march through country landscape with women, children and animals in company, mounted women etc. in foreground. Engraving; soldiers on march through country landscape with women, children and animals in company, mounted women etc. in foreground. Small oblong folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled. Hamburg, Schultz, 1952.
Copper-engraving by Laurent; woman and boy roasting chestnuts on open fire, soldier standing nearby with wine goblet, tent behind. Copper-engraving by Laurent; woman and boy roasting chestnuts on open fire, soldier standing nearby with wine goblet, tent behind. Upright folio; margins trimmed; creased, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
One of collection of several hand-colored engraved humorous plate; woman outside tavern flirting with two British soldiers, one overweight and one tall and handsome. One of collection of several hand-colored engraved humorous plate; woman outside tavern flirting with two British soldiers, one overweight and one tall and handsome. Small oblong folio, several prints, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates after Eckert and Dietrich Monten of uniforms. Officers in green and red uniforms, figure on left on brown horse and figure on right on gray horse. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates after Eckert and Dietrich Monten of uniforms. Officers in green and red uniforms, figure on left on brown horse and figure on right on gray horse. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; slightly creased at top; title cut away. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates after Eckert and Dietrich Monten of uniforms. Officer on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates after Eckert and Dietrich Monten of uniforms. Officer on brown horse facing left. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; slightly worn, title cut away, pages yellowed. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
