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 suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by and after Rugendas, numbered 38. [See also: Königl. Preussische Generalität (and) Corps der Königl. Preuss: Armee.] One of a suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by and after Rugendas, numbered 38. [See also: Königl. Preussische Generalität (and) Corps der Königl. Preuss: Armee.] Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
6th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 2 mounted jägers in green uniforms, mounted dragoon in blue waving sabre; smaller cavalry figures and battle smoke in background. 6th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 2 mounted jägers in green uniforms, mounted dragoon in blue waving sabre; smaller cavalry figures and battle smoke in background. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
8th in collection of colored aquatint plate and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 2 groups of infantry, one in black and white uniforms, the other in gray, in friendly meeting at barracks entrance. 8th in collection of colored aquatint plate and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 2 groups of infantry, one in black and white uniforms, the other in gray, in friendly meeting at barracks entrance. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961
13th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of infantry in blue jackets, white trousers, and helmets, standing with officers on field, barracks in distant background [2nd of 2 impressions]. 13th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of infantry in blue jackets, white trousers, and helmets, standing with officers on field, barracks in distant background [2nd of 2 impressions]. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
12th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of infantry in blue jackets, white trousers, and helmets, standing with officers on field, barracks in distant background [1st of 2 impressions]. 12th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of infantry in blue jackets, white trousers, and helmets, standing with officers on field, barracks in distant background [1st of 2 impressions]. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
1st in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; troop of mounted guards in cuirassiers and helmets with black plumes, riding in formation toward right, led by officer. 1st in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; troop of mounted guards in cuirassiers and helmets with black plumes, riding in formation toward right, led by officer. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
4th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 4 mounted light dragoons in blue jackets with red facings; 5th dragoon standing by horse. 4th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 4 mounted light dragoons in blue jackets with red facings; 5th dragoon standing by horse. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label st. gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
9th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of jägers in dark green uniforms, including officer and horn player, at right; group of light infantry emerging at left; forest background [1st of 2 impressions]. 9th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of jägers in dark green uniforms, including officer and horn player, at right; group of light infantry emerging at left; forest background [1st of 2 impressions]. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
10th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of jägers in dark green uniforms, including officer and horn player, at right; group of light infantry emerging at left; forest background [2nd of 2 impressions]. 10th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of jägers in dark green uniforms, including officer and horn player, at right; group of light infantry emerging at left; forest background [2nd of 2 impressions]. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
10th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of jägers in dark green uniforms, including officer and horn player, at right; group of light infantry emerging at left; forest background [original watercolor]. 10th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of jägers in dark green uniforms, including officer and horn player, at right; group of light infantry emerging at left; forest background [original watercolor]. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. title provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; mounted group of 6 cavalrymen and officers, in green jackets, white trousers, outdoors. 3rd in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; mounted group of 6 cavalrymen and officers, in green jackets, white trousers, outdoors. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
5th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 4 mounted jägers in green uniforms, riding toward right; stream in background. 5th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; 4 mounted jägers in green uniforms, riding toward right; stream in background. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
2nd in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of mounted cavalrymen in blue jackets and bearskin hats on ridge at right, and 2 mounted cavalrymen at left, in green jackets and shakos. 2nd in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of mounted cavalrymen in blue jackets and bearskin hats on ridge at right, and 2 mounted cavalrymen at left, in green jackets and shakos. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.
7th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of guardsmen in black and white uniforms, bearskin hats, standing in courtyard. 7th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; group of guardsmen in black and white uniforms, bearskin hats, standing in courtyard. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
14th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; artillery unit in blue uniforms firing cannon in cloud of smoke; lines of infantry assembled on either side. 14th in collection of colored aquatint plates and original watercolors by or after Georg (?) Ebner and Seele; artillery unit in blue uniforms firing cannon in cloud of smoke; lines of infantry assembled on either side. Oblong folio, unbound; edges worn; in black cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. London, Spencer, 1952.
2nd in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one signed by Ballinger; 3 uniform figures of infantrymen, in bearskin hats, standing in barracks courtyard, smaller figure walking in right background. 2nd in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one signed by Ballinger; 3 uniform figures of infantrymen, in bearskin hats, standing in barracks courtyard, smaller figure walking in right background. Unbound, in portfolio; margins; some margins scratched. titles provided by cataloger, from handwritten notes on verso
1 (of 2?) color lithographs by and after Diez, printed by C. Wolf & Sohn; 15 illustrations of uniform groups. 1 (of 2?) color lithographs by and after Diez, printed by C. Wolf & Sohn; 15 illustrations of uniform groups. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; top margin torn and repaired; good impression. Munich, R. Wölfle, '53. ERdm.
One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. 4 soldiers in red, white and blue at rest. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. 4 soldiers in red, white and blue at rest. Oblong folio, matted, unbound; in red marble board case, red leather back stamped gold; creased and soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Munich, auction, 1954.
Image of a soldier moving from trenches to city over a bridge of books. Image of a soldier moving from trenches to city over a bridge of books. Reprinted from an original poster ca. 1918 promoting the American Library Association's War Service Committee campaign to provide books for camp libraries and soldiers during World War I.
Unsigned original wash drawing; Knights Templar(?) officer in dress uniform with riband, sword and plumed chapeau-bras. Unsigned original wash drawing; Knights Templar(?) officer in dress uniform with riband, sword and plumed chapeau-bras. Upright medium folio; margins; lower left corner torn. William Whiteside, 1988. title provided by cataloger
1st in collection of 7 engravings, this one by H. Wierx after Dürer; mounted knight in armor riding toward right, accompanied by dog, passing grotesque figures of devil and death on horseback, mountain castle in background; Dürer's initials in plaque in lower right corner have been replaced with date of 1564. On verso : "Nagler Lexicon, 68". 1st in collection of 7 engravings, this one by H. Wierx after Dürer; mounted knight in armor riding toward right, accompanied by dog, passing grotesque figures of devil and death on horseback, mountain castle in background; Dürer's initials in plaque in lower right corner have been replaced with date of 1564. On verso : "Nagler Lexicon, 68". Folio, 5 pieces; together with 2 prints of Hungarian military scenes in folio slipcase of brown cloth; brown leather label stamped gold; most plates trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, wearing Hanoverian (?) service medal. Original unsigned watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, wearing Hanoverian (?) service medal. Upright; no margins; spotted. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1962.
Unsigned wood engraving (by and after Pentinger of Augsburg?); standing figure of knight with helmet, sword and flail, shield standing upright on ground at lower left. Unsigned wood engraving (by and after Pentinger of Augsburg?); standing figure of knight with helmet, sword and flail, shield standing upright on ground at lower left. Upright; margins entirely trimmed away. Matted small folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.
2nd in collection of 7 prints; wood-engraving by Erhard Schoen after Dürer; knight in full armor with large plumed crest, standing in midst of helmets, equipment, artillery, etc. On verso : "Nagler, mon. II, 1759,61,62". 2nd in collection of 7 prints; wood-engraving by Erhard Schoen after Dürer; knight in full armor with large plumed crest, standing in midst of helmets, equipment, artillery, etc. On verso : "Nagler, mon. II, 1759,61,62". Folio, 5 pieces; together with 2 prints of Hungarian military scenes in folio slipcase of brown cloth; brown leather label stamped gold; most plates trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned brown ink and pencil drawing (by Geiger); standing figure in armor, right hand resting on shield. Original unsigned brown ink and pencil drawing (by Geiger); standing figure in armor, right hand resting on shield. Large upright, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
8th in set of 12 engravings by and after Maes; side view of kneeling soldier in floppy hat, firing musket toward right. 8th in set of 12 engravings by and after Maes; side view of kneeling soldier in floppy hat, firing musket toward right. Oblong folio, bound; narrow margins; slightly stained; in blue cloth portfolio, white label stamped gold "Soldats & Chevaux - T. Maas - Paris, 17th cent.". title provided by cataloger
Col. photogravure after painting by Charlton (1907), engraving by the Art Type Co.; British cavalry charging across veldt from right to left. Col. photogravure after painting by Charlton (1907), engraving by the Art Type Co.; British cavalry charging across veldt from right to left. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1996.
One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length portraits. Figure with sword on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length portraits. Figure with sword on brown horse facing right. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; soiled; in blue, beige and white decorated board slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris auction, 1966.
Crude unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; full-length portrait leaning against horse, fort in left background. Crude unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; full-length portrait leaning against horse, fort in left background. Upright medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins severely trimmed. title: Kleber, General ... 14 Juny 1800 ... in Cahira
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