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.
Hand-colored engraving by Chollet after Guilleminot; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against fence. Hand-colored engraving by Chollet after Guilleminot; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against fence. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title: KLÉBER. caption: A. Guilleminot del. caption: Chollet sc.
Original wash drawing signed by R. C(aton) W(oodville); Kitchener and aides, mounted, watching British flag raised above ruined fort or building. Original wash drawing signed by R. C(aton) W(oodville); Kitchener and aides, mounted, watching British flag raised above ruined fort or building. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title provided by cataloger.
Pencil sketch of kitchen sinks, water pitcher, bucket. Pencil sketch of kitchen sinks, water pitcher, bucket. Upright, margins, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored etching caricature, published Feby. 10th, 1806; George III with spy-glass in hand standing before throne at left and receiving bowing group of new ministers at right, including Charles James Fox, Henry Addington, Thomas Erskine, Francis Rawdon, and William Wyndham. Hand-colored etching caricature, published Feby. 10th, 1806; George III with spy-glass in hand standing before throne at left and receiving bowing group of new ministers at right, including Charles James Fox, Henry Addington, Thomas Erskine, Francis Rawdon, and William Wyndham. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; browned. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Black figure in fur-trimmed red coat. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Black figure in fur-trimmed red coat. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
34th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Kyrgyz cavalryman, in brown coat, carrying lance and sheath of long arrows, riding toward right. 34th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Kyrgyz cavalryman, in brown coat, carrying lance and sheath of long arrows, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 34. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
43rd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; back view, mounted figure of Cossack in dark red coat, blue trousers, pulling 2nd horse by reins. 43rd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; back view, mounted figure of Cossack in dark red coat, blue trousers, pulling 2nd horse by reins. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 43'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
23rd in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Kyrgyz soldiers, in long blue cloaks, red caps. 23rd in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Kyrgyz soldiers, in long blue cloaks, red caps. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
8th in collection of 67 matted pltes, this one by Finart; mounted Kyrgyz bowman in red blouse, blue trousers, pointing with one hand toward right. 8th in collection of 67 matted pltes, this one by Finart; mounted Kyrgyz bowman in red blouse, blue trousers, pointing with one hand toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 8. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
Hand-colored engraving; mounted figure in military costume, facing right, with bow hanging on left side, lance and whip in right hand. Hand-colored engraving; mounted figure in military costume, facing right, with bow hanging on left side, lance and whip in right hand. Small upright, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Finart; 2 horsemen in military costume, carrying lances, with led horse, in countryside. Original watercolor signed and dated by Finart; 2 horsemen in military costume, carrying lances, with led horse, in countryside. Oblong, matted medium folio; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger
1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 6 standing figures of infantrymen in white uniforms, outdoors. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 6 standing figures of infantrymen in white uniforms, outdoors. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of riflemen on field outside walled town, 2 in gray coats and blue trousers, 1 in gray zouave-style uniform; 2 more soldiers in background; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of riflemen on field outside walled town, 2 in gray coats and blue trousers, 1 in gray zouave-style uniform; 2 more soldiers in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 4 figures of artilleryman, officer, pioneer and infantryman, standing in courtyard of fort. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 4 figures of artilleryman, officer, pioneer and infantryman, standing in courtyard of fort. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 seated and 2 standing soldiers, showing front and back views; 1 mounted hussar with pink jacket, gold trim; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 seated and 2 standing soldiers, showing front and back views; 1 mounted hussar with pink jacket, gold trim; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 mounted officers in red, green and blue coats, respectively; 4th figure in green uniform standing between the horses; dry hills in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 mounted officers in red, green and blue coats, respectively; 4th figure in green uniform standing between the horses; dry hills in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing figures of artilleryman and artillery officer, sapper and infantryman, in blue uniforms, near wall; village in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing figures of artilleryman and artillery officer, sapper and infantryman, in blue uniforms, near wall; village in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 dragoons in green coats, white trousers, red facings, gold trim, standing in country road; church or monastery in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 dragoons in green coats, white trousers, red facings, gold trim, standing in country road; church or monastery in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859
One of a set of 3 uncolored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arrigoni and Bramati, 'executed by the care of General Campana', of parade, celebration of militia mass, review on parade ground in countryside, line-engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below. One of a set of 3 uncolored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arrigoni and Bramati, 'executed by the care of General Campana', of parade, celebration of militia mass, review on parade ground in countryside, line-engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed, worn; repaired tears. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.
One of a set of 3 hand-colored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade, celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numberous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line-engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below; coloring incorrect. One of a set of 3 hand-colored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade, celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numberous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line-engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below; coloring incorrect. Large oblong folio, one of 3 prints; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Roulleau, 1961.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; soldiers playing billiards in right foreground, chatting at bar and club tables in background, pet dog. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; soldiers playing billiards in right foreground, chatting at bar and club tables in background, pet dog. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; troop of infantry in dark blue, led by officer with sabre, marching toward left in meadow, mounted officers observing in left background, tent camp and hills on horizon. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; troop of infantry in dark blue, led by officer with sabre, marching toward left in meadow, mounted officers observing in left background, tent camp and hills on horizon. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer and infantryman in dark green uniforms standing in barracks yard. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer and infantryman in dark green uniforms standing in barracks yard. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; sergeant shouting orders to infantrymen in right foreground, troop of infantry marching at the run in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; sergeant shouting orders to infantrymen in right foreground, troop of infantry marching at the run in left background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Original watercolor (somewhat crude), signed and dated by Beckit; mounted trooper with sword, beneath royal crown with roses. Original watercolor (somewhat crude), signed and dated by Beckit; mounted trooper with sword, beneath royal crown with roses. Upright folio, matted; no margins; very fragile, worn, paper discolored. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2006
Original black and white photograph dated 24-5-54 of members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery rehearse in Regent's Park for their "drive" in the Royal Tournament. Original black and white photograph dated 24-5-54 of members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery rehearse in Regent's Park for their "drive" in the Royal Tournament. Medium oblong folio; margins; clean.