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.
Original watercolor, signed and dated by artist; portrait of boy in hat, green shirt, blue trousers. Original watercolor, signed and dated by artist; portrait of boy in hat, green shirt, blue trousers. Upright folio; no margins; clean.
A young German prisoner of war wearing green pants, and a blue jacket and a field cap, sits on a cot with his hands folded in his lap. Rendered in pen and ink with areas of watercolor. A young German prisoner of war wearing green pants, and a blue jacket and a field cap, sits on a cot with his hands folded in his lap. Rendered in pen and ink with areas of watercolor.
1st in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of infantryman in scarlet coat, yellow trim, tricorn hat, holding grounded rifle. 1st in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of infantryman in scarlet coat, yellow trim, tricorn hat, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
9th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of hussar in blue jacket, pale red trousers and waistcoat, with walking stick. 9th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of hussar in blue jacket, pale red trousers and waistcoat, with walking stick. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in brown coat with rifle. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in brown coat with rifle. In blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
1st in collection of 3 signed watercolor drawings (by Braun?) of uniform figures; grenadier standing on guard with rifle. 1st in collection of 3 signed watercolor drawings (by Braun?) of uniform figures; grenadier standing on guard with rifle. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
11th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; mounted officer in scarlet jacket and turban, black trousers, facing right; massed infantry standing at attention in background. 11th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; mounted officer in scarlet jacket and turban, black trousers, facing right; massed infantry standing at attention in background. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.
2nd in pair of colored lithographic plates by Engelmann after Wattier; mounted uniform figure with spear on galloping horse. 2nd in pair of colored lithographic plates by Engelmann after Wattier; mounted uniform figure with spear on galloping horse. Upright folio and small folio, trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue with rifle over right shoulder. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue with rifle over right shoulder. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in gray coat holding halberd or spear. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in gray coat holding halberd or spear. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue coat holding rifle. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue coat holding rifle. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue coat with rifle over right shoulder. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue coat with rifle over right shoulder. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures; some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in flue with large blue drum. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures; some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in flue with large blue drum. Yellowed; unbound; in blue slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in red and blue holding trumpet in right hand and sword in left. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in red and blue holding trumpet in right hand and sword in left. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and yellow holding halberd. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and yellow holding halberd. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in green and yellow holding rifle. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in green and yellow holding rifle. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
1st in collection of 7 mounted halftone and wood-engraved plates after Kissner; back view of 4 mounted cuirassiers in cocked hats, riding toward left; officer leading in left background. Corporate name ("Haus Neuerburg") in lower right corner. 1st in collection of 7 mounted halftone and wood-engraved plates after Kissner; back view of 4 mounted cuirassiers in cocked hats, riding toward left; officer leading in left background. Corporate name ("Haus Neuerburg") in lower right corner. In blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red on brown horse from behind. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red on brown horse from behind. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.
One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with armor and holding sword in right hand on brown horse facing right. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with armor and holding sword in right hand on brown horse facing right. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.
One of a set of 3 colored plates of Austrian and Hungarian uniform schemas of 1762. [See also: Husaren Regimenter; and Ungarische Infanterie Regimenter 1762.] One of a set of 3 colored plates of Austrian and Hungarian uniform schemas of 1762. [See also: Husaren Regimenter; and Ungarische Infanterie Regimenter 1762.] Upright medium folio; margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1946.
17th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 4 standing figures of curassier, infantry and dragoon officers, 3 in blue jackets, 1 in gray overcoat; town and barracks wall in background. 17th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 4 standing figures of curassier, infantry and dragoon officers, 3 in blue jackets, 1 in gray overcoat; town and barracks wall in background. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
2nd of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 4 cuirassiers, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. III 2nd of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 4 cuirassiers, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. III Large upright folio; margins intact; slightly foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 5 original watercolors by Graf, of which 3 are signed by the artist and 2 are dated 1938. Kürassier 1771. One of a collection of 5 original watercolors by Graf, of which 3 are signed by the artist and 2 are dated 1938. Kürassier 1771. Medium upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Wölfe, 1958.
Etched plate (probably from book); mounted figure in armor with musket, riding towards left. Etched plate (probably from book); mounted figure in armor with musket, riding towards left. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
Chromolithograph; Middle Eastern horseman fallen from horse, weeping woman kneeling beside him, horseman with lance advancing from left upon 2nd mounted horseman, who is lancing fallen soldier. Chromolithograph; Middle Eastern horseman fallen from horse, weeping woman kneeling beside him, horseman with lance advancing from left upon 2nd mounted horseman, who is lancing fallen soldier. Oblong folio; margins intact. title provided by cataloger
18th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cuirassiers, 1 in white trousers, the other in blue. 18th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cuirassiers, 1 in white trousers, the other in blue. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Additional uncolored plate from collection of 6 uncolored, tinted and colored lithographic plates by and after Kraus, printed by Wolf & Sohn; massive cavalry battle in rural valley. Additional uncolored plate from collection of 6 uncolored, tinted and colored lithographic plates by and after Kraus, printed by Wolf & Sohn; massive cavalry battle in rural valley. Folio, unbound; some margins trimmed; some soiled, worn; with other prints in light gray portfolio stamped silver "Bavarian battle scenes, 1848-1870". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Right half of colored lithograph by Trentsensky after Hoechle; view of leading group of vast military procession through Pressburg (Bratislava); line of men and women spectators in lower foreground, buildings in background. Right half of colored lithograph by Trentsensky after Hoechle; view of leading group of vast military procession through Pressburg (Bratislava); line of men and women spectators in lower foreground, buildings in background. Oblong giant folio, folded, in portfolio of white board; margins intact; fine condition. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.
Left half of colored lithograph by Trentsensky after Hoechle; view of Queen's carriage and vast military procession through Pressburg (Bratislava); line of men, women and children spectators in lower foreground, buildings in background. Left half of colored lithograph by Trentsensky after Hoechle; view of Queen's carriage and vast military procession through Pressburg (Bratislava); line of men, women and children spectators in lower foreground, buildings in background. Oblong giant folio, folded, in portfolio of white board; margins intact; fine condition. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.