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.
7th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Seele; group of 3 standing uniform figures of officers in conversation, 5 mounted figures in background. 7th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Seele; group of 3 standing uniform figures of officers in conversation, 5 mounted figures in background. Unbound, in portfolio; margins; some margins scratched. titles provided by cataloger, from handwritten notes on verso
One of 3 original (crude) watercolor drawings, unsigned, each with side and front view uniform figures. [See also: Kon: Pr: Regiment von Thadden von Schürt (and) K: Pr: Regt: von Pobliz]. One of 3 original (crude) watercolor drawings, unsigned, each with side and front view uniform figures. [See also: Kon: Pr: Regiment von Thadden von Schürt (and) K: Pr: Regt: von Pobliz]. Upright, mounted on white paper, matted together; no margins; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
9th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for Kauffmann's 'Characteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Mettenleiter; 4 standing uniform figures of British officers, Highlander and Sepoy, in forest clearing. 9th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for Kauffmann's 'Characteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Mettenleiter; 4 standing uniform figures of British officers, Highlander and Sepoy, in forest clearing. Unbound, in portfolio; margins; some margins scratched. titles provided by cataloger, from handwritten notes on verso
2nd in collection of 4 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; 2 infantrymen near fence at left, standing sailor in center, mounted cavalryman at right. 2nd in collection of 4 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; 2 infantrymen near fence at left, standing sailor in center, mounted cavalryman at right. Oblong medium folio; margins; somewhat soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
Original unsigned and unfinished pencil and watercolor sketch; standing uniform figure, open toll barrier in background. Original unsigned and unfinished pencil and watercolor sketch; standing uniform figure, open toll barrier in background. Small upright, matted; margins; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1960.
3rd of 3 original watercolors signed by Hess; 4 standing uniform figures, in conversation. 3rd of 3 original watercolors signed by Hess; 4 standing uniform figures, in conversation. Upright; no margins; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1959. title provided by cataloger
1st of 3 original watercolors signed by Hess; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with grounded rifle, 1 pointing toward right. 1st of 3 original watercolors signed by Hess; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with grounded rifle, 1 pointing toward right. Upright, mounted on gray paper; no margins; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1959. title provided by cataloger
2nd of 3 original watercolors signed by Hess; 3 standing uniform figures, in conversation. 2nd of 3 original watercolors signed by Hess; 3 standing uniform figures, in conversation. Upright, mounted on gray paper; no margins; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1959. title provided by cataloger
Color impression, published by B. Kraus of engraving by Eberlein after Monten; mounted officers of General Staff with schwerer reiter and chevauleger officers in foreground, small figures of soldiers at review in middle distance, city in background. Color impression, published by B. Kraus of engraving by Eberlein after Monten; mounted officers of General Staff with schwerer reiter and chevauleger officers in foreground, small figures of soldiers at review in middle distance, city in background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. Munich, auction, 1955.
Engraving by Eberlein after Monten; mounted officers of General Staff with schwerer reiter and chevauleger officers in foreground, small figures of soldiers at review in middle distance, city in background. Engraving by Eberlein after Monten; mounted officers of General Staff with schwerer reiter and chevauleger officers in foreground, small figures of soldiers at review in middle distance, city in background. Oblong folio; margins trimmed close and lower part of legend cut away; worn, stained, creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
2nd in pair of hand-colored unsigned lithographs (by Joseph Wagner); officer alighting from carriage on city street, another officer assisting. [See also: Königlich Bayerisches Kreis u. Stadtgericht : Director und Assessor in galla Uniform.] 2nd in pair of hand-colored unsigned lithographs (by Joseph Wagner); officer alighting from carriage on city street, another officer assisting. [See also: Königlich Bayerisches Kreis u. Stadtgericht : Director und Assessor in galla Uniform.] Upright folio, matted folio and large folio; director mounted on gray paper, oberst unmounted with small cut-out label (from original mount?); no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
1st in pair of hand-colored unsigned lithographs (by Joseph Wagner); 2 uniform figures in Biedermeier office. [See also: Königlich Bayerisches Kreis u. Stadtgericht : Oberst-Kämmerer.] 1st in pair of hand-colored unsigned lithographs (by Joseph Wagner); 2 uniform figures in Biedermeier office. [See also: Königlich Bayerisches Kreis u. Stadtgericht : Oberst-Kämmerer.] Upright folio, matted folio and large folio; director mounted on gray paper, oberst unmounted with small cut-out label (from original mount?); no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
2nd in pair of unsigned colored lithographic plates (after Monten); 9 standing uniform figures of grenadiers, showing front and back views, outdoors. [See also: Königlich Bayerisches Garde du Corps Regiment zu Pferd.] 2nd in pair of unsigned colored lithographic plates (after Monten); 9 standing uniform figures of grenadiers, showing front and back views, outdoors. [See also: Königlich Bayerisches Garde du Corps Regiment zu Pferd.] Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.
Hand-colored engraving by Eberlein after Fleischmann; large uniform group outdoors, city in distance. Hand-colored engraving by Eberlein after Fleischmann; large uniform group outdoors, city in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; tears repaired, cleaned. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1951.
Lithograph by and after Heinzmann; soldiers stopping to rest and eat in countryside. Lithograph by and after Heinzmann; soldiers stopping to rest and eat in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. Soldier on horseback facing left. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. Soldier on horseback facing left. Upright small folio, matted, unbound; in red marble board case, red leather back stamped gold; soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Roulleau, 1955.
One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Figure on horseback in blue, facing left. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Figure on horseback in blue, facing left. Upright, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.
Original pencil and watercolor drawing; rear view of soldier standing with rifle. Manuscript title in ink below. Original pencil and watercolor drawing; rear view of soldier standing with rifle. Manuscript title in ink below. Mounted on white paper; matted.
One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Four figures on horeseback, plus 5 standing soldiers, all in blue uniform, large numbers of troops in the distance. One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Four figures on horeseback, plus 5 standing soldiers, all in blue uniform, large numbers of troops in the distance. Oblong folio; bound in green cloth, blue leather label stamped gold; plate marks, margins trimmed, creased, soiled, one tear at upper edge. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.
Color lithograph by Kriehüber after Höchle; mounted uniform group, outdoors. Color lithograph by Kriehüber after Höchle; mounted uniform group, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.
Colored lithograph (by Kriehüber after Höchle); squadron with officer at left and 2 trumpeters at right, suburban buildings etc. in background. Colored lithograph (by Kriehüber after Höchle); squadron with officer at left and 2 trumpeters at right, suburban buildings etc. in background. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; 3 cavalry officers in foreground, in front of 3 cavalrymen, mounted on gray horses, outdoors. 2nd in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; 3 cavalry officers in foreground, in front of 3 cavalrymen, mounted on gray horses, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; unbound; clean, in blue cloth slip-case, tan leather label stamped gold "J.B. Schiavonetti - Uniformen der K. Schwedischen - Berlin 1807-09". Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
6th in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; 3 cavalry officers in foreground, 2 mounted cavalrymen in background, on path in pine forest. 6th in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; 3 cavalry officers in foreground, 2 mounted cavalrymen in background, on path in pine forest. Upright folio, matted; unbound; clean, in blue cloth slip-case, tan leather label stamped gold "J.B. Schiavonetti - Uniformen der K. Schwedischen - Berlin 1807-09". Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
3rd in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; officer in gray uniform directing 4 soldiers in foreground, 2 smaller figures outside tents, trees, in background. 3rd in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; officer in gray uniform directing 4 soldiers in foreground, 2 smaller figures outside tents, trees, in background. Upright folio, matted; unbound; clean, in blue cloth slip-case, tan leather label stamped gold "J.B. Schiavonetti - Uniformen der K. Schwedischen - Berlin 1807-09". Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
5th in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; uniform group of 4 grenadiers in blue uniforms, walking down wooded path toward left, 4 smaller figures in background. 5th in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; uniform group of 4 grenadiers in blue uniforms, walking down wooded path toward left, 4 smaller figures in background. Oblong folio, matted; unbound; clean, in blue cloth slip-case, tan leather label stamped gold "J.B. Schiavonetti - Uniformen der K. Schwedischen - Berlin 1807-09". Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
1st in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; 3 guards officers in foreground, in front of troop of guards, standing in square or plaza, large gray building in background. 1st in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; 3 guards officers in foreground, in front of troop of guards, standing in square or plaza, large gray building in background. Upright folio, matted; unbound; clean, in blue cloth slip-case, tan leather label stamped gold "J.B. Schiavonetti - Uniformen der K. Schwedischen - Berlin 1807-09". Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
4th in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; artillery unit, in blue uniforms, firing 2 cannons toward right; 4 figures in foreground, 3 in background. 4th in folio of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups, by Laurens after Gillberg; artillery unit, in blue uniforms, firing 2 cannons toward right; 4 figures in foreground, 3 in background. Oblong folio, matted; unbound; clean, in blue cloth slip-case, tan leather label stamped gold "J.B. Schiavonetti - Uniformen der K. Schwedischen - Berlin 1807-09". Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
