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.
Original painting initialed HM; four soldiers standing outside near buildings. For print published by Ackermanns, October 31, 1846 Original painting initialed HM; four soldiers standing outside near buildings. For print published by Ackermanns, October 31, 1846 Upright medium folio. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2016. 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/)
3rd in collection of 6 original gouache drawings on dark gray board, signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure, holding sword in scabbard, walking toward left. 3rd in collection of 6 original gouache drawings on dark gray board, signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure, holding sword in scabbard, walking toward left. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Series title provided by cataloger.
17th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; profile view of infantry officer in dark green uniform, scarlet trim, holding upraised sword, facing left. 17th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; profile view of infantry officer in dark green uniform, scarlet trim, holding upraised sword, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; troops in review on plain, mounted officers at left and center foreground, spectators on hillside at right. Original watercolor signed by Norie; troops in review on plain, mounted officers at left and center foreground, spectators on hillside at right. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Cobbet; mounted lancer riding toward right, wearing leather and fur raupenhelm, carrying red and white pennant, silver numeral IX on shabraque. Original watercolor signed by Cobbet; mounted lancer riding toward right, wearing leather and fur raupenhelm, carrying red and white pennant, silver numeral IX on shabraque. Square, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
Unsigned original watercolor; two mounted figures riding to the right, title above them. Inscribed: "Kings Dragoon Guards". Ink manuscript letter on verso to 'Dear Sister...' signed John Leeth (?) Unsigned original watercolor; two mounted figures riding to the right, title above them. Inscribed: "Kings Dragoon Guards". Ink manuscript letter on verso to 'Dear Sister...' signed John Leeth (?) South Deerfield, MA, Douglas Auctioneers, 1999.
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway. Uniform figure on right knee presenting flag to another figure, drums on ground; minister and line of soldiers in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway. Uniform figure on right knee presenting flag to another figure, drums on ground; minister and line of soldiers in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold "Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910"; lower right corner torn off.
1st of 2 hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving, published Novr. 1, 1831; William IV full-length in coronation robes, crown and carrying sceptre and orb. 1st of 2 hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving, published Novr. 1, 1831; William IV full-length in coronation robes, crown and carrying sceptre and orb. Upright, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Tinted lithograph by and after Gonin, dated 1866 by artist; 3/4 length portrait, seated, in uniform. Tinted lithograph by and after Gonin, dated 1866 by artist; 3/4 length portrait, seated, in uniform. Large upright folio; margins trimmed; worn, soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates showing King under portable canopy leaving church in procession. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates showing King under portable canopy leaving church in procession. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' Oblong; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Published July 13th 1813 by S. Knight, 3 Sweetings Alley Royal Exchange Caption: Pubd July 19th 1813 by S Knight 3 Sweetings Alley Royal Exchange Dialogue: Joseph Bonaparte: A horse! A horse! My Kingdom for a Horse!!! Central figure: There is de Horse & if you don't make haste by gar dey vil catch you Figure at right: Oh! Dear me ve all stick in de mud Figure at far left, background: His head! His head! A bullet for his head! Figure at lower left: Your! Kingdom! for a hors!!! D___ me Lounds, I wod not give you a Jack tss for it!! Figure behind horse: Come up you Boney rip
Original pencil drawing very faintly signed (at lower right) by Bierbach and inscribed on back "Zur Erinnerung an den 10 Sept. 1846"; King at right centre in uniform, pointing, talking with officers seated on ground at bivouac. Original pencil drawing very faintly signed (at lower right) by Bierbach and inscribed on back "Zur Erinnerung an den 10 Sept. 1846"; King at right centre in uniform, pointing, talking with officers seated on ground at bivouac. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
Hand-colored lithograph by and after E.B.; equestrian group with other members of suite in left rear. Hand-colored lithograph by and after E.B.; equestrian group with other members of suite in left rear. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
Steel-engraving (from book) by and after Pound; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, greatcoat hanging from left shoulder, arms at top, flags at sides. Steel-engraving (from book) by and after Pound; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, greatcoat hanging from left shoulder, arms at top, flags at sides. Upright; margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
Original ink caricature signed by L. A.; bent and skinny figure of king with sack over shoulder, crown in pocket, pig on a string, trudging along road. Original ink caricature signed by L. A.; bent and skinny figure of king with sack over shoulder, crown in pocket, pig on a string, trudging along road. Upright medium folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, marked in pencil. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Copper engraving; full-length portrait in court robe, holding staff topped by dragon, crown on table at left, throne in right background. Copper engraving; full-length portrait in court robe, holding staff topped by dragon, crown on table at left, throne in right background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly worn, repaired tear. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original photograph; 3/4-length portrait in plumed headgear and wearing cloak of Calahava order. Original photograph; 3/4-length portrait in plumed headgear and wearing cloak of Calahava order. Small upright folio, mounted on board; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates. King kneeling and taking oath or blessing. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates. King kneeling and taking oath or blessing. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' Oblong; plate marks, margins intact. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger.
6th of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; official, holding accounts or law book, addresses king, who sits on throne in throne room, courtiers and soldiers looking on. 6th of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; official, holding accounts or law book, addresses king, who sits on throne in throne room, courtiers and soldiers looking on. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
5th of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; king outside tent giving audience to soldier or officer, who hands king a note; tent encampment, soldiers in background. 5th of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; king outside tent giving audience to soldier or officer, who hands king a note; tent encampment, soldiers in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Khaki with sword facing left. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Khaki with sword facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Photogravure after original photograph by Hugh Cecil (Hugh Cecil Saunders); half-length portrait in uniform. Photogravure after original photograph by Hugh Cecil (Hugh Cecil Saunders); half-length portrait in uniform. Large upright folio; margins intact; edges slightly worn and soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Lithograph by Kretschmer, printed by Fuchs; seated figure of George V in study of palace, double doors open to rooms beyond. Lithograph by Kretschmer, printed by Fuchs; seated figure of George V in study of palace, double doors open to rooms beyond. Oblong folio; margins trimmed close; edges worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Holmes; standing figure of officer in campaign dress. Original watercolor signed by Holmes; standing figure of officer in campaign dress. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Benham; full-length portrait in uniform, orders and decorations, baton in right hand. Original watercolor signed and dated by Benham; full-length portrait in uniform, orders and decorations, baton in right hand. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Original wash drawing signed by Woodville (probably for Illustrated London News); grooms leading horse with stirrups reversed, preceded by Gentlemen at Arms, followed by Highland attendant leading terrier, spectators in background. Original wash drawing signed by Woodville (probably for Illustrated London News); grooms leading horse with stirrups reversed, preceded by Gentlemen at Arms, followed by Highland attendant leading terrier, spectators in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
3rd of 3 halftone plates after Emil Fuchs, being p. 49 from 'The Graphic Life of King Edward, May 11, 1910'; 3/4-length portrait in uniform 3rd of 3 halftone plates after Emil Fuchs, being p. 49 from 'The Graphic Life of King Edward, May 11, 1910'; 3/4-length portrait in uniform Upright folio; margins intact; clean.
Hand-colored wood-engraving by L, Markaert after Hendrickx; full-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Hand-colored wood-engraving by L, Markaert after Hendrickx; full-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Small upright, mounted on white board; margins trimmed; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
1st of 2 engraved of figures in military costume. 'King Bernhard of Italy; bearded whole-length figure in armour, holding a sceptre. His coat of arms in bottom right corner. Landscape background with a battle scene on the right and Bernhard being blinded on the left. Intended for Aventinus, 'Icones Ducum Bavariae', unpublished (?). 1583' -- British Library. 1st of 2 engraved of figures in military costume. 'King Bernhard of Italy; bearded whole-length figure in armour, holding a sceptre. His coat of arms in bottom right corner. Landscape background with a battle scene on the right and Bernhard being blinded on the left. Intended for Aventinus, 'Icones Ducum Bavariae', unpublished (?). 1583' -- British Library. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates showing King and Queen enthroned. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates showing King and Queen enthroned. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' Oblong; plate marks, margins intact; clean New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.