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.
Chromolithographed caricature; 'Print shows political cartoon of Allied leaders carrying the body of Kaiser Wilhelm II on a stretcher to his grave in hell as Uncle Sam, labeled "Lusitania," stands ready with a shovel and a woman labeled "German Democracy" lies dead; symbolic characters representing the Allied countries carry flags and Allied soldiers wave white handkerchiefs and sing; battered Axis leaders follow the stretcher wearing balls and chains; heads of contemporary and historical leaders float in the sky'. -- Library of Congress. Chromolithographed caricature; 'Print shows political cartoon of Allied leaders carrying the body of Kaiser Wilhelm II on a stretcher to his grave in hell as Uncle Sam, labeled "Lusitania," stands ready with a shovel and a woman labeled "German Democracy" lies dead; symbolic characters representing the Allied countries carry flags and Allied soldiers wave white handkerchiefs and sing; battered Axis leaders follow the stretcher wearing balls and chains; heads of contemporary and historical leaders float in the sky'. -- Library of Congress. Large oblong folio; margins intact; creased and worn New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1952
One of a collection of 6 original watercolor caricatures; signed by Alfy (?) (pseudonym) dated '78; mounted staff officer in undress. One of a collection of 6 original watercolor caricatures; signed by Alfy (?) (pseudonym) dated '78; mounted staff officer in undress. Oblong; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Etching; cavalry, infantry and citizens in combat in town square. Depicts the fighting between Austrian troops and citizen militiamen in Brussels in the marketplace Etching; cavalry, infantry and citizens in combat in town square. Depicts the fighting between Austrian troops and citizen militiamen in Brussels in the marketplace Small oblong, matted; margins severely trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Hand-colored engraved plate by Johann Christian Leopold; 3 mounted uniform figures. Hand-colored engraved plate by Johann Christian Leopold; 3 mounted uniform figures. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled and worn, cleaned. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
Original charcoal sketch (by de Neuville) of Turco soldier with rifle. Original charcoal sketch (by de Neuville) of Turco soldier with rifle. Upright, matted; margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
2nd in group of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; standing figure of grenadier officer in blue coat and white trousers, large bearskin shako, writing in small notebook. 2nd in group of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; standing figure of grenadier officer in blue coat and white trousers, large bearskin shako, writing in small notebook. Upright; margins trimmed; stained. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.
One of a group of three hand-colored uniform figures. [See also: Un Chasseur à Cheval Imp. Roy. François (and) Un Officier des Grenadiers d'un Regiment de ligne.] One of a group of three hand-colored uniform figures. [See also: Un Chasseur à Cheval Imp. Roy. François (and) Un Officier des Grenadiers d'un Regiment de ligne.] Upright, margins trimmed; stained.
2nd of 3 (of 25) hand-colored engraving (by and after Engelbrecht); standing uniform figure with sword. 2nd of 3 (of 25) hand-colored engraving (by and after Engelbrecht); standing uniform figure with sword. Upright; margins; slightly soiled and worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1945.
Original unsigned ink drawing (by Fraipont), presumably for book or magazine; mounted figure of boy in uniform accompanied by mounted cossack with lance. Original unsigned ink drawing (by Fraipont), presumably for book or magazine; mounted figure of boy in uniform accompanied by mounted cossack with lance. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
Unsigned etching (by Boucher) numbered 8; soldier seated on ground near bench on which peasant with stalk of grain is sitting. Unsigned etching (by Boucher) numbered 8; soldier seated on ground near bench on which peasant with stalk of grain is sitting. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed close. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1975.
French officer relaxing in a chair playing chess with wife on an outside verands near a park with riders in the distance. Painting exhibited at the Salon, 1879 French officer relaxing in a chair playing chess with wife on an outside verands near a park with riders in the distance. Painting exhibited at the Salon, 1879 Oblong folio. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2010
24th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 young soldiers feasting at cafe table, woman waiter eating off plate standing at soldier's left. 24th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 young soldiers feasting at cafe table, woman waiter eating off plate standing at soldier's left. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Hand-colored etching by and after Jazet, dated 1878 by artist; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Hand-colored etching by and after Jazet, dated 1878 by artist; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean, slightly foxed. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
19th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; drunken soldier leaning on bench, gesturing back toward seated soldier drinking tea outside cafe. 19th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; drunken soldier leaning on bench, gesturing back toward seated soldier drinking tea outside cafe. Folio, unbound; some plates slightly foxed or soiled, in blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
One of a collection of 6 original watercolors on boards of uniform figures (after Nicolaus Hoffmann) with outdoor backgrounds and with the uniforms, facing etc. made up of various kinds of colored fabrics. One of a collection of 6 original watercolors on boards of uniform figures (after Nicolaus Hoffmann) with outdoor backgrounds and with the uniforms, facing etc. made up of various kinds of colored fabrics. Upright, no margins, foxed; in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Garde Nationale. Original Watercolors with Cloth, c. 1789." Zurich, Laube, 1955.
One of a collection of 6 original watercolors on boards of uniform figures (after Nicolaus Hoffmann) with outdoor backgrounds and with the uniforms, facings etc. made up of various kinds of colored fabrics. One of a collection of 6 original watercolors on boards of uniform figures (after Nicolaus Hoffmann) with outdoor backgrounds and with the uniforms, facings etc. made up of various kinds of colored fabrics. Upright, no margins; clean, in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Garde Nationale. Original Watercolors with Cloth, c. 1789." Zurich, Laube, 1955.
1st of two sheets of original narrative ink caricatures [Un Frichti Bis à l'Oeil (and) Trop d'Hussards!] signed by de Sta (pseudonym of d’Arsène-Henry de Saint-Alary) (for Chronique Amusante); showing misadventures of cavalry orderly. 1st of two sheets of original narrative ink caricatures [Un Frichti Bis à l'Oeil (and) Trop d'Hussards!] signed by de Sta (pseudonym of d’Arsène-Henry de Saint-Alary) (for Chronique Amusante); showing misadventures of cavalry orderly. Upright folio, margins intact; clean. N.Y.; Rockman Prints, 1964. Title: Un frichti bis à l'oeil. Caption: -Tu vas aller porter ca (sic) à l'adjudant de garde au trésor et ouvre l'oeil y a fricti (sic) aujourd'hui rapport à la fête du patron. Caption: -Allez! mais tirez donc vot' panier mieux qu'ca, especè d'andouille! vous allez tout fout' par terre.... Caption: -Ah! elle est bonne! t'es donc ici en garnison? -ben sur et toi? - Moi, j'suis t'ici qui fait la bombe. Un verre hei...(illeg) Caption: -Faut que j'mette ca (sic) sureté l'frichti à l'adjupette; Pigeon roti; gigot aux z'haricots; mince, qu à dit l'cantinier. Caption: Viens si qu'on mangeait comme l'adjudant c'est moi qu' paye. Eh patro: Pigeon roti. -Voillla, voila..... Caption: -Et maintenant gigot aux z'haricots...voillla, voila.....-a la tienne vieux! à la tienne! Caption: -Et maintenant au trot fisbon. Faut pas l'laisser mourier d'faim c'pauvre adjudant, un si beau jour. Caption: Faut pas rigoler on est jamais si fort que quand qu'on a ba pt'it coup. B'solument comme qui dirait qui à pu rein dans mon panier. Caption: -Mille millions de....-Ben sur, mon adjudant , que l'cantinier y se s'ra troumpé.
Original watercolor, presumably copied after Vorhölzer; standing uniform figure with gun, left hand on hip, outdoor background. Original watercolor, presumably copied after Vorhölzer; standing uniform figure with gun, left hand on hip, outdoor background. Medium upright folio, mounted on folio white paper; no margins; stained. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
Original (crude) ink and watercolor drawing signed by Rossi; standing uniform figure looking towards left. Original (crude) ink and watercolor drawing signed by Rossi; standing uniform figure looking towards left. Square, matted; margins; surface dirt. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
3rd in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, this one after Berne-Bellecour; artillery unit behind embankment firing large gun toward left. 3rd in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, this one after Berne-Bellecour; artillery unit behind embankment firing large gun toward left. Upright and oblong, unbound; clean; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Military paintings. Paris, Salon 1879-80". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Original unsigned watercolor drawing (by Godefroy); group of soldiers, including chasseur drummer boy, grenadiers, chasseur, in room of military post. with stout civilian. Original unsigned watercolor drawing (by Godefroy); group of soldiers, including chasseur drummer boy, grenadiers, chasseur, in room of military post. with stout civilian. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N. Y., Old Print Shop, 1953. Letter (Correspondence): Consigne Generale du
Hand-colored engraved caricature (by and?) after A. G(odefroy); group of soldiers, including chasseur drummer boy, grenadiers, chasseur, in room of military post. with stout civilian. Hand-colored engraved caricature (by and?) after A. G(odefroy); group of soldiers, including chasseur drummer boy, grenadiers, chasseur, in room of military post. with stout civilian. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N. Y., Old Print Shop, 1953. Title: Un Corps de Garde de la Garde Nationale. Caption: Mais Monsieur Pigeon faites vous donc Habiller. Caption: Tambour de Chasseurs Grenadier en petit tenue. Grenadier en grande tenue. Chasseur. Bourgeois sans uniforme. Caption: A Paris, chez Martinet Caption: Déposé &a. Printed Signature: AG
One of a collection of 6 original watercolors on boards of uniform figures (after Nicolaus Hoffmann) with outdoor backgrounds and with the uniforms, facing etc. made up of various kinds of colored fabrics. One of a collection of 6 original watercolors on boards of uniform figures (after Nicolaus Hoffmann) with outdoor backgrounds and with the uniforms, facing etc. made up of various kinds of colored fabrics. Upright, no margins, clean, in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Garde Nationale. Original Watercolors with Cloth, c. 1789." Zurich, August Laube, 1955.
1st in group of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; standing figure of cavalryman in green coat, gray-blue trousers, boots, and large shako, arms folded across chest, holding sabre, looking to left. 1st in group of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; standing figure of cavalryman in green coat, gray-blue trousers, boots, and large shako, arms folded across chest, holding sabre, looking to left. Upright; margins trimmed; stained. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.
Wash drawing signed by Thiriat; Japanese infantryman with chicken on musket over shoulder walking away from two small figures of Chinese or Koreans at left, other Japanese soldiers at right. Wash drawing signed by Thiriat; Japanese infantryman with chicken on musket over shoulder walking away from two small figures of Chinese or Koreans at left, other Japanese soldiers at right. Upright folio, matted; no margins. Paris, Cart, 1952.
Lithograph by and after (Madou(?), printed by Benard; Napoleon and officers, mounted, on field after battle, watching removal of wounded. (From Le Charivari, vol. ?, no. ?, p. ?) Lithograph by and after (Madou(?), printed by Benard; Napoleon and officers, mounted, on field after battle, watching removal of wounded. (From Le Charivari, vol. ?, no. ?, p. ?) Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean.
Original ink and wash caricature by Derrin with date 1825 in corner; standing figure in exaggerated uniform and equipment. Original ink and wash caricature by Derrin with date 1825 in corner; standing figure in exaggerated uniform and equipment. Upright; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
3rd in collection of 4 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length uniform figure of artilleryman holding sabre. 3rd in collection of 4 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length uniform figure of artilleryman holding sabre. Oblong and upright folio; margins intact; clean, with foxing; from the collection of Hector Giacomelli; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black "Raffet - Portraits et Uniformes." Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.
59th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; elderly general on white horse, riding toward right over rocky ground. 59th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; elderly general on white horse, riding toward right over rocky ground. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
