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.
21st in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in brown jacket, gray trousers, gold trim, with arms folded, facing right. 21st in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in brown jacket, gray trousers, gold trim, with arms folded, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957
31st in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; engineer corps officer in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, hand on hip, looking toward right. 31st in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; engineer corps officer in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, hand on hip, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
1st in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; grenadier in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako with tall black cockade, standing at attention with shouldered rifle. 1st in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; grenadier in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako with tall black cockade, standing at attention with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
9th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, cavalry guardsman in gold cuirass, gray trousers, scarlet trim, tall black hat, facing left. 9th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, cavalry guardsman in gold cuirass, gray trousers, scarlet trim, tall black hat, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
10th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, cuirassier in silver cuirass, gray trousers, scarlet trim, tall black hat, facing right. 10th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, cuirassier in silver cuirass, gray trousers, scarlet trim, tall black hat, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
Hand-colored engraving; soldiers parading and receiving drill instruction, outdoors, group of uniform figures in left foreground. Hand-colored engraving; soldiers parading and receiving drill instruction, outdoors, group of uniform figures in left foreground. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. 3 soldiers, one on horseback. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. 3 soldiers, one on horseback. Oblong folio, unbound, slightly soiled; in red marble board case, red leather back stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1955.
34th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted dragoon in royal blue jacket, gray trousers, shako, facing right. 34th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted dragoon in royal blue jacket, gray trousers, shako, facing right. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
8th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in white uniform and black jacket, holding sword. 8th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in white uniform and black jacket, holding sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather backstrip stamped gold.
10th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; officer in light gray coat and black cocked hat, walking toward left. 10th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; officer in light gray coat and black cocked hat, walking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather backstrip stamped gold.
Hand colored lithograph by H. von Mayr, printed by Burger, after Morumitzky; schema of facings etc. below, headpiece with trophies, and 4 illustrations of uniform groups showing 20 uniforms above. Hand colored lithograph by H. von Mayr, printed by Burger, after Morumitzky; schema of facings etc. below, headpiece with trophies, and 4 illustrations of uniform groups showing 20 uniforms above. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.
One of a collection of 14 hand colored line lithograph plates (from Soldentenfreund) showing Emperor Wilhelm I in various uniforms as prince and king, 1803-1868. Figure in red and white holding helmet in left hand. One of a collection of 14 hand colored line lithograph plates (from Soldentenfreund) showing Emperor Wilhelm I in various uniforms as prince and king, 1803-1868. Figure in red and white holding helmet in left hand. Unbound, yellowed, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold: Wilhelm I. Uniforms, 1803-1868.
2nd of 2 hand-colored engraved plates, each showing 3 full-length portrait figures in uniform. 2nd of 2 hand-colored engraved plates, each showing 3 full-length portrait figures in uniform. Mounted on paper, trimmed to small; foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957.
7th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; cavalryman in red waistcoat, white trousers, black hat, holding carbine, hands tucked in white sash. 7th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; cavalryman in red waistcoat, white trousers, black hat, holding carbine, hands tucked in white sash. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather backstrip stamped gold.
One of a pair (Ein Monument vor der Krönung S. M. König Ferninand V (and) König Ferdinand V Empfangt Seine Hohe Gemahlin...) of lithographs by F. Wolf after Höchle; coronation scene with 3 principal figures; welcoming of Princess and her ladies by Ferdinand at foot of staircase. One of a pair (Ein Monument vor der Krönung S. M. König Ferninand V (and) König Ferdinand V Empfangt Seine Hohe Gemahlin...) of lithographs by F. Wolf after Höchle; coronation scene with 3 principal figures; welcoming of Princess and her ladies by Ferdinand at foot of staircase. Oblong medium folio, one of two prints, margins; soiled. Presented, 1952, by Heinrich Schwarz.
Photogravure plate from book; group port. showing Queen in court dress, Crown Prince Frederik in military costume. Photogravure plate from book; group port. showing Queen in court dress, Crown Prince Frederik in military costume. Upright; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Photgravure plate after painting by Gertner; King and Queen enthroned in castle chapel, court ladies and gentlemen in right and left foreground, lion seated on rug in center of aisle. Photgravure plate after painting by Gertner; King and Queen enthroned in castle chapel, court ladies and gentlemen in right and left foreground, lion seated on rug in center of aisle. Upright, mounted on white board; margins slightly trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
13th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; Confucius, in ornate red cloak and gold crown, holding small scroll in both hands, seated in chair. 13th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; Confucius, in ornate red cloak and gold crown, holding small scroll in both hands, seated in chair. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates, matted, of uniform figures and groups. 2 rows of figures; Jägers and artillery, horse artillery. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates, matted, of uniform figures and groups. 2 rows of figures; Jägers and artillery, horse artillery. Oblong small folio, unbound; in red marble board case, red leather back stamped gold; some creasing and spotting. Series title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
One of 3 original (crude) watercolor drawings, unsigned, each with side and front view uniform figures. [See also: Königlich Preussisch Regiment v. Langlair v. Pluskon (and) K: Pr: Regt: von Pobliz]. One of 3 original (crude) watercolor drawings, unsigned, each with side and front view uniform figures. [See also: Königlich Preussisch Regiment v. Langlair v. Pluskon (and) K: Pr: Regt: von Pobliz]. Upright, mounted on white paper and matted together; no margins; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
18th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in dark blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 18th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in dark blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
48th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of commando in brown jacket running forward, holding 2 pistols, wearing bayonet at side. 48th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of commando in brown jacket running forward, holding 2 pistols, wearing bayonet at side. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Aquatint by Rittner after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); standing uniform figure in high boots, left hand on hip. Aquatint by Rittner after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); standing uniform figure in high boots, left hand on hip. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Soldier in blue holding the hand of a woman outside a building. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Soldier in blue holding the hand of a woman outside a building. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk. Figure on left sitting in chair; figure on right leaning on sword. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk. Figure on left sitting in chair; figure on right leaning on sword. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left with woman in white dress on right. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left with woman in white dress on right. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Soldier on left with hat in right hand speaking to woman on right. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Soldier on left with hat in right hand speaking to woman on right. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left speaking to soldier on right. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left speaking to soldier on right. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Original pencil drawing signed by Braun (partly watercolored); mounted uniform figure in center with other sketches of horse and uniform details at left and right. Original pencil drawing signed by Braun (partly watercolored); mounted uniform figure in center with other sketches of horse and uniform details at left and right. Oblong, matted; no margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman, 1957.