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.
32nd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, cavalryman in blue jacket, gray trousers with black stripe, gold trim, facing left. 32nd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, cavalryman in blue jacket, gray trousers with black stripe, gold trim, facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.". Note on catalog card : "See European and other uniforms, c.1900-1912 : watercolour caricature post-cards".
33rd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; cavalryman in light blue coat, scarlet trousers and kepi, walking toward right. 33rd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; cavalryman in light blue coat, scarlet trousers and kepi, walking toward right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.". Note on catalog card : "See European and other uniforms, c.1900-1912 : watercolour caricature post-cards".
31st in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; cavalryman in light blue jacket, silver cuirass and helmet, gold trim, walking toward left. 31st in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; cavalryman in light blue jacket, silver cuirass and helmet, gold trim, walking toward left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.". Note on catalog card : "See European and other uniforms, c.1900-1912 : watercolour caricature post-cards".
27th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; cavalryman wearing gold cuirass, huge red-feathered helmet, walking toward left. 27th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; cavalryman wearing gold cuirass, huge red-feathered helmet, walking toward left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.". Note on catalog card : "See European and other uniforms, c.1900-1912 : watercolour caricature post-cards".
28th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; dragoon in gray-green jacket, white trousers, enormous black-feathered helmet, walking toward right. 28th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; dragoon in gray-green jacket, white trousers, enormous black-feathered helmet, walking toward right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.
26th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, cavalryman in brown jacket, blue-green trousers, broad-brimmed hat. 26th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, cavalryman in brown jacket, blue-green trousers, broad-brimmed hat. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.
29th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, dragoon in gray-green jacket, black trousers, scarlet stripes and trim, facing left. 29th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, dragoon in gray-green jacket, black trousers, scarlet stripes and trim, facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.
30th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, standing figure of chasseur in gray-green jacket, black trousers, scarlet trim and stripes. 30th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; back view, standing figure of chasseur in gray-green jacket, black trousers, scarlet trim and stripes. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.
Collated double-page plate after Pierlis (pseudonym of Pierre-Marie-Joseph Lissac) from humorous magazine; view of soldiers exercising, cleaning ect. in barracks courtyard. Collated double-page plate after Pierlis (pseudonym of Pierre-Marie-Joseph Lissac) from humorous magazine; view of soldiers exercising, cleaning ect. in barracks courtyard. Oblong folio; margins intact; creased, right and left edges worn and torn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. Title: LA CASERNE Caption: -Mon colon, à toi les postes élevés; nous allons te voir Ministre de la Guerre, un de ces jours. - Tu sais, mon vieux, si tu casses les pierres du Gouvernement avec ta gueule, c'est un cas de conseil. LES PRISONNIERS. - Et tu diras au rédacteur de torcher un bon article sur les tortionnaires galonnes. LA SENTINELLE.- Tas de morveux, vous sortez de classe: allez donc nous la chercher, la class! Caption: Dessin de Pierlis. Printed Signature: Pierlis
One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Camp scene with tents, stagecoach, two women visitors with child, etc. Plate No. 21. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Camp scene with tents, stagecoach, two women visitors with child, etc. Plate No. 21. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.
French soldier sitting smoking a pipe. Charcoal and watercolor drawing signed lower right L. Jonas. French soldier sitting smoking a pipe. Charcoal and watercolor drawing signed lower right L. Jonas. Upright folio. Title supplied by cataloger.
2nd of pair of colored humorous lithographs after Charlet (La Bienfaisance (and) Le Menuet). La Bienfaisance by C. de Lasteyrie: soldiers standing and sitting near farmhouse wall and gate, peasant woman with child offering them refreshment. 2nd of pair of colored humorous lithographs after Charlet (La Bienfaisance (and) Le Menuet). La Bienfaisance by C. de Lasteyrie: soldiers standing and sitting near farmhouse wall and gate, peasant woman with child offering them refreshment. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955. Title: La Bienfaisance. Caption: Lithogie de C. de Lasteyrie.
Hand-colored engraved caricature; young French woman choosing between Englishman and French officer, each of whom offers her a gold piece, outdoors. Hand-colored engraved caricature; young French woman choosing between Englishman and French officer, each of whom offers her a gold piece, outdoors. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1952.
23rd in collection of 38 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates by and after Rugendas, 1 engraved by Küpfer; panoramic battle scene, Napoleon and officers, wounded, etc. in foreground. Title below also in German. 23rd in collection of 38 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates by and after Rugendas, 1 engraved by Küpfer; panoramic battle scene, Napoleon and officers, wounded, etc. in foreground. Title below also in German. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plates I-XX in orange marble board portfolio, plates XXI ff. in blue marble board portfolio, black cloth backs; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1951.
Engraving (by and after Callot); perspective view of battle on plain among hills, oval bust portrait of Maréchal le Marquis d'Effiat flanked by trophies at top, vignette of his arms at bottom. Engraving (by and after Callot); perspective view of battle on plain among hills, oval bust portrait of Maréchal le Marquis d'Effiat flanked by trophies at top, vignette of his arms at bottom. Oblong folio; margins severely trimmed: slightly soiled. Copenhagen, Branner, 1957. title provided by cataloger
One of a pair of line and stipple engravings by J.J. Wolff after Vernet; battle scenes, each showing expiring commander in left foreground. One of a pair of line and stipple engravings by J.J. Wolff after Vernet; battle scenes, each showing expiring commander in left foreground. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plate marks, margins intact; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
Color impression of line and stipple engraving by J.J. Wolff after Vernet; battle scene showing expiring commander in left foreground. Color impression of line and stipple engraving by J.J. Wolff after Vernet; battle scene showing expiring commander in left foreground. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.
Subject: battle scene; T. Packer Lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Subject: battle scene; T. Packer Lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Title continues: Quadrille historique et militaire. Dedie au armees alliees. Pour le piano par Alphonse Leduc.
Photolithograph in series 'Atti di Valore'; infantry remnant, with mounted officer and standard, making last stand; wounded in foreground. Photolithograph in series 'Atti di Valore'; infantry remnant, with mounted officer and standard, making last stand; wounded in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Hand-colored engraved caricature plate numbered 6; political and military personages weighing gold, bundles of civilians, etc. on large hanging scale. Hand-colored engraved caricature plate numbered 6; political and military personages weighing gold, bundles of civilians, etc. on large hanging scale. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; creased, slightly worn. 'Se trouve dans le No. du 15 mai 1815 du Nain Jaune'. (Le Nain jaune ou Journal des arts, des sciences et de la littérature, Paris, 1814-1815.) Numbered: No. 6.
Oval mezzotint; half-length portrait in uniform; engraved vignette of slave seated on ground below. Oval mezzotint; half-length portrait in uniform; engraved vignette of slave seated on ground below. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact. title: L'amitié, aux mânes du Cher. Thomas Mauduit Colonel du Régiment du Port-au-Prince dans l'Isle de St. Dominigue caption: Ses Soldats qui l'aimoient comme leur Pere et leur ami, l'assinerent trompés par des Factieux, le 4 Mars 1791. caption: Esclave par attachement, ma liberté fait mon malheur. caption: (Voyez le Resumé de sa vie ci apres.)
Original photograph, dated Paris. 18.1.50, of General Revers. Original photograph, dated Paris. 18.1.50, of General Revers. Medium upright folio; no margins; clean.
Color plate from magazine after Schmitz; 20 sketches of various uniforms, 1670-1941. Color plate from magazine after Schmitz; 20 sketches of various uniforms, 1670-1941. Upright medium folio; margins; worn, creased. Providence, A. Zaremba, 1958.
Hand-colored aquatint caricature (A Paris chez Noel); kilted Scots soldiers at right carrying trousers, official at desk at left, flanked by soldiers. Hand-colored aquatint caricature (A Paris chez Noel); kilted Scots soldiers at right carrying trousers, official at desk at left, flanked by soldiers. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Original unsigned rough pencil sketch (attributed to Guys); mounted cavalry officer, 3/4-view from rear. Original unsigned rough pencil sketch (attributed to Guys); mounted cavalry officer, 3/4-view from rear. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1955. Title provided by cataloger.
Lithograph by and after Raffet, printed by Gihaut frères; Napoleon standing with telescope in hand near small fire of rubbish on battlefield, troops advancing towards battle in left distance. Lithograph by and after Raffet, printed by Gihaut frères; Napoleon standing with telescope in hand near small fire of rubbish on battlefield, troops advancing towards battle in left distance. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean.
One of a pair of lithographs signed by Charlet, printed by Delpech; 4 soldiers relaxing in woods and teaching military drill to dog. One of a pair of lithographs signed by Charlet, printed by Delpech; 4 soldiers relaxing in woods and teaching military drill to dog. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.
Aquatint by Phelipeaux; 7 medallion bust portraits of Henri IV, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVII, Madame Elisabeth, border and background of trophies, regalia etc. Aquatint by Phelipeaux; 7 medallion bust portraits of Henri IV, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVII, Madame Elisabeth, border and background of trophies, regalia etc. Small upright folio; margins severely trimmed, worn, soiled. Paris, Ducharte, 1958. Title: L'IMMORTALITÉ Caption: Déposé à la Direction générale de l'Imperimerie et de la Li... Caption: Dessiné par Blaiseau. Caption: Phelipeaux Sculpt. Label(s): HENRI IV DIT LE GRAND NÉ LE 13 DÉCEMBRE 1553. LOUIS XIV DIT LE GRAND. LOUIS XV DIT LE BIEN-AIMÉ NÉ LE 15 FÉVRIER 1710. LOUIS XVI DIT LE PERE DU PEUPLE NÉ LE 23 AOUT 1754. MARIE ANTOINETTE NÉE LE 2 NOVEMBRE 1755. MADAM ÉLISABETH NÉE LE 3 MAI 1764. LOUIS XVII NÉ LE 22 OCTOBRE 1781.
Hand-colored etched caricature; grenadier, soldiers of Garde Nationale, peasants holding aloft a crown above with pikes and bayonets while France as a beautiful woman in court robe decorated with fleurs-de-lis swings club at toppled bust of Louis XVI. Hand-colored etched caricature; grenadier, soldiers of Garde Nationale, peasants holding aloft a crown above with pikes and bayonets while France as a beautiful woman in court robe decorated with fleurs-de-lis swings club at toppled bust of Louis XVI. Large square; margins trimmed. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1973 Label(s): ... la soutiendrons jusqu'a la derniere goute de notre sang