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 pair of hand-colored lithographic prints by Pellerin; group of recruits in civilian clothes being inspected by officers on arrival. [See also: Le Rata ou la soupe]. One of a pair of hand-colored lithographic prints by Pellerin; group of recruits in civilian clothes being inspected by officers on arrival. [See also: Le Rata ou la soupe]. Small oblong folio; margins; soiled. London, J. Hall, 1964.
Original watercolor title-page, signed by Boisselier, showing grenadier and flag-bearer. Original watercolor title-page, signed by Boisselier, showing grenadier and flag-bearer. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
Soldiers marching from left over ditch and moving towards the distance Soldiers marching from left over ditch and moving towards the distance From Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849
Colored wood-engraved illustration by F. Meaulle after Meyer; uniform group of 14 officer, guard and soldier figures in field. From 'Le Petit Journal' Colored wood-engraved illustration by F. Meaulle after Meyer; uniform group of 14 officer, guard and soldier figures in field. From 'Le Petit Journal' Upright folio; margins; worn, right margin torn, yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
Engraving of the festivities held in honor of the marriage of Prince Cosimo, Grand Duke of Tuscany with Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria, in Florence, Italy, 1608; numerous boats on the Arno River. Engraving of the festivities held in honor of the marriage of Prince Cosimo, Grand Duke of Tuscany with Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria, in Florence, Italy, 1608; numerous boats on the Arno River. Includes key
Hand-colored line-lithograph caricature by V. Ratier after Fontallard; Charles X, oddly costumed, seated on throne, peering through magnifying-flasses at small soldier dolls on table at right. Hand-colored line-lithograph caricature by V. Ratier after Fontallard; Charles X, oddly costumed, seated on throne, peering through magnifying-flasses at small soldier dolls on table at right. Small oblong; margins; slightly foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1966.
40th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; peg-legged veteran with bowling ball joking with 3 other men; 2 bowling pins on ground at left. 40th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; peg-legged veteran with bowling ball joking with 3 other men; 2 bowling pins on ground at left. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Lithograph by and after Devéria, printed by Gihaut frères, numbered 7; hussar and grenadier showing affection to each other and clasping hands, drinking at table in beer-garden, young woman pouring drink Lithograph by and after Devéria, printed by Gihaut frères, numbered 7; hussar and grenadier showing affection to each other and clasping hands, drinking at table in beer-garden, young woman pouring drink Upright; margins intact; clean.
One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured. Prussian lancer talking to woman with parosol. One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured. Prussian lancer talking to woman with parosol. Upright medium folio, matted; some margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original unsigned ink and wash sketch (by Lami); interior of military hospital showing nurse, patients. Original unsigned ink and wash sketch (by Lami); interior of military hospital showing nurse, patients. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured; British officer looking through glasses at 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; British officer looking through glasses at lady. Upright medium folio, matted; some margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Lithograph by and after Charlet, dated 1830 by artist; revolutionary exhorting fellows including boy, at barricade at left, soldiers in street in right background. Charlet's signature and date bottom right are reversed Lithograph by and after Charlet, dated 1830 by artist; revolutionary exhorting fellows including boy, at barricade at left, soldiers in street in right background. Charlet's signature and date bottom right are reversed Large oblong folio; margins intact; foxed, edges worn. New York, Rockman, 1960.
par Paul Wagner. Cover title. No. 7871. For piano. At top of page: à Melle. Stéphie. Poinçot. Lithographic cover illustration: French, British and Turkish soldiers in camp dancing with cantinières.
One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, Thiebaut, Rulhières, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women caricatured. Hungarian soldier with back to woman One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, Thiebaut, Rulhières, chiefly after Finart of allied soldiers and Parisian women caricatured. Hungarian soldier with back to woman Upright medium folio, matted; some margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a pair of color aquatint plates by Charon after St. Fal; hussar dancing with young woman outdoors while another hussar looks on and a seated woman plays tambourine. [See also: La Gavotte]. One of a pair of color aquatint plates by Charon after St. Fal; hussar dancing with young woman outdoors while another hussar looks on and a seated woman plays tambourine. [See also: La Gavotte]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed, corners cut. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1961.
2nd of 2 hand-colored engraved plate, numbered 43, by Wolff and Corvinus after Decker; battle scene with mounted officers or cavalry in foreground, infantry engagement across river in background, surrounded by elaborate border with trophies, allegories, etc.; description below. 2nd of 2 hand-colored engraved plate, numbered 43, by Wolff and Corvinus after Decker; battle scene with mounted officers or cavalry in foreground, infantry engagement across river in background, surrounded by elaborate border with trophies, allegories, etc.; description below. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Engraving; view of procession of soldiers, ecclesiastics, legislators, royalty, etc. passing through town square between crowds of men and women spectators. Engraving; view of procession of soldiers, ecclesiastics, legislators, royalty, etc. passing through town square between crowds of men and women spectators. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; creased, soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
composée par Théophile Klonowski. Color lithographic cover illustration by and after T. Mielcarzewicz: soldier mourning three dead comrades, cross in distance. For piano.
Hand-colored engraving; 2 uniform figures supporting crown over regimental badge and lion on rock, smaller figures in left and right background. Hand-colored engraving; 2 uniform figures supporting crown over regimental badge and lion on rock, smaller figures in left and right background. Matted; plate mark, margins; soiled and repaired tears. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated 'Packlick '45'; two ships in bay with hills in distance Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated 'Packlick '45'; two ships in bay with hills in distance Ink note on verso: "The long ship is a L.S.T. repair ship and the small one is a L.C.I. in Okinawa."
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of L.S.T. ship in Portland Harbor, England, other ships in distance. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of L.S.T. ship in Portland Harbor, England, other ships in distance. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
Watercolor signed and dated '96 by J. McNeill; two officers talking, one short and stout, one tall and thin Watercolor signed and dated '96 by J. McNeill; two officers talking, one short and stout, one tall and thin Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2014 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/)
One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a sword, holding a hat and standing at ease, left hand pointing. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a sword, holding a hat and standing at ease, left hand pointing. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.
par Ludwig Stasny. Cover lith. ill by and after C. Wehrmann: infantry piquet by a river in rural landscape. For and piano. Caption title. Page [6] is blank.
Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure of irregular infantryman with musket and dagger, shield slung over back. Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure of irregular infantryman with musket and dagger, shield slung over back. Upright; margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Etching; murder of Duke de Guise in palace room by assassin with dagger, guards with pikes running to rescue, King Henri III looking on at left. Etching; murder of Duke de Guise in palace room by assassin with dagger, guards with pikes running to rescue, King Henri III looking on at left. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed. title: Kurtzer und gruntlicher bericht was massen und gesalt der Hertzog von Guÿs zu Blees umbs leben bracht caption: In Franckrieich war die alte wundt Nicht allerdings widrumb gesundt do zu Pareis vor einem jarh Und gant z Franckrich geschlage war. Zu mael im hertzen fasseten Die Konigschen, was (?)im geschehn. Und das sie damals aus der Stat; Ein gros aufruer getrieben hat Darunder (?)in verdaechtig war Der Hertzog von Guÿs gantz und gar. Drumb als fast abgelauffen war Das vorig acht und actzigst jar, Und der Konig ein Parlament Zu Blees hett gantz Franchreich (ernent. (?); Dahm auch Gwiso kummen baldt Damint ersein vorsat z erhalt Darbej er dieffer in verdacht Bej den Konigschenwardt gebracht Als dan ernit Nauarra allein Sonder den K÷nig selbs auch mein Und den zu dempfen der stundt: Mit list, geealt, und wieer kundt. Drumb suchten sie gelegenheit Ihn umb zubringen, welchs die zeit Inn gab. Dan im Decembri zwar Als jzt der drej und zwatzigst war, Und er allein zum Konig kam, Monsigneur Cognat des achtung nam; Der Kong ein brief Guÿs sehen liess, Und den fur sein erkennen hiess, Den er damals nit leugnen kundt, Weil sein handzeichen drunder stud. Drumb in Cognat darnider sticht Ins Konigs gmach und angesicht. caption: 1588 23 Decemb. label: Henricus Rex Gallie; Monsigneur Cognat; Henr de Larraine dux de Guise.
Broadside printed by Christoph Gerhard; copper engraving illustration at top showing, in rows, military and coach procession, city in distance. Broadside printed by Christoph Gerhard; copper engraving illustration at top showing, in rows, military and coach procession, city in distance. Giant oblong folio, joined in center; margins; creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.
Engraving with caption and description below; 6 illustrations of coronation, procession and attendant festivities. Engraving with caption and description below; 6 illustrations of coronation, procession and attendant festivities. Upright narrow folio of 2 parts joined; margins severely trimmed; creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
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