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.
Oval three-quarter length portrait of King Alfonso as a boy aged around 14, in uniform; Packer. Oval three-quarter length portrait of King Alfonso as a boy aged around 14, in uniform; Packer. Composed for the pianoforte, by J. Pridham. Pr. 3/-
Wood-engraving by Alberto; bust portrait in uniform, wearing orders, probably based on a photograph. Wood-engraving by Alberto; bust portrait in uniform, wearing orders, probably based on a photograph. Square; margins; yellowed, worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
1st in collection of 3 mounted original sepia (albumen print) photographs by Henri Durand-Brager & Lassimonne, numbered 14; group of 4 French soldiers and officer with 1 Russian prisoner, seated or standing on pile of rocks, during or after Battle of Kinburn. 1st in collection of 3 mounted original sepia (albumen print) photographs by Henri Durand-Brager & Lassimonne, numbered 14; group of 4 French soldiers and officer with 1 Russian prisoner, seated or standing on pile of rocks, during or after Battle of Kinburn. Oblong folio, matted; margins; foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
1st in pair of photogravure plates after paintings signed and dated 1900 by artist; Lord Roberts and mounted officers riding through Kimberley, agitated crowds and buildings in background. See also: Ladysmith relieved Feb. 28th 1900. 1st in pair of photogravure plates after paintings signed and dated 1900 by artist; Lord Roberts and mounted officers riding through Kimberley, agitated crowds and buildings in background. See also: Ladysmith relieved Feb. 28th 1900. Upright folio, mounted on white board; margins of mount trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Original gouache painting on a leaf from manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami; 2 horsemen in combat in foreground, other figures in military costume looking on from behind ridges in background. Original gouache painting on a leaf from manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami; 2 horsemen in combat in foreground, other figures in military costume looking on from behind ridges in background. Upright, matted; margins; rubbed. London, Maggs, 1972. title provided by cataloger
Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; head and shoulders of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; head and shoulders of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)
Collodion print sepia photograph (possibly by Samuel Bourne); panoramic view of courtyard with Khas Mahal in background, with raised portico walled with pillarded arches, garden and walkways in foreground; identifying note on verso. Collodion print sepia photograph (possibly by Samuel Bourne); panoramic view of courtyard with Khas Mahal in background, with raised portico walled with pillarded arches, garden and walkways in foreground; identifying note on verso. Oblong; no margins; upper edge somewhat wrinkled.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a whip, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a whip, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khakhi uniform, walking. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khakhi uniform, walking. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Colored lithograph by Schall after Krüger; 3 standing uniform figures, in vestibule near staircase and columns. Colored lithograph by Schall after Krüger; 3 standing uniform figures, in vestibule near staircase and columns. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1960. title provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of 4 ink and watercolor drawings, signed and dated by Drexler; standing uniform figure with rifle. 3rd in collection of 4 ink and watercolor drawings, signed and dated by Drexler; standing uniform figure with rifle. Oblong and small upright folio; margins. Munich, Wölfle, 1969. series title provided by cataloger
4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors of uniform groups and figures (by Drexler? 2 copies after Anton Hoffmann); mounted cavalry officer in green uniform. 4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors of uniform groups and figures (by Drexler? 2 copies after Anton Hoffmann); mounted cavalry officer in green uniform. Upright and small; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
30th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted officer in white uniform, black cuirass, facing left. 30th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted officer in white uniform, black cuirass, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
7th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of Austrian infantryman in blue uniform, brown facings, holding grounded rifle. 7th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of Austrian infantryman in blue uniform, brown facings, holding grounded rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
16th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted figure of Austrian dragoon, in dark green jacket, white trousers, holding upraised sword. 16th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted figure of Austrian dragoon, in dark green jacket, white trousers, holding upraised sword. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
1 engraved key for 'Battle of Waterloo June 18th 1815' by Lieut. R.P. Read 1 engraved key for 'Battle of Waterloo June 18th 1815' by Lieut. R.P. Read Large oblong folio. Key to Battle of Waterloo, 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/)
Engraved key to accompany 1st in pair of color aquatints by Havel & Son after Haverty from original sketches by John Lushington Reilly; showing King standing, with seated entourage, in open carriage, in center of city square, surrounded by vast crowd of dignitaries and spectators, buildings in background. Engraved key to accompany 1st in pair of color aquatints by Havel & Son after Haverty from original sketches by John Lushington Reilly; showing King standing, with seated entourage, in open carriage, in center of city square, surrounded by vast crowd of dignitaries and spectators, buildings in background. Large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Engraved identifying key to accompany 2nd in pair of color aquatints by Havel & Son after Haverty, from original sketches by John Lushington Reilly, showing 3 British warships and many smaller boats in harbor, vast crowds on beach and quay circling from foreground to right background. Engraved identifying key to accompany 2nd in pair of color aquatints by Havel & Son after Haverty, from original sketches by John Lushington Reilly, showing 3 British warships and many smaller boats in harbor, vast crowds on beach and quay circling from foreground to right background. Large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Wood-engraved key by C.G. Lewis to engraving after painting by J.P. Knight; military portrait group, indoors, showing 32 figures and listing them below. Wood-engraved key by C.G. Lewis to engraving after painting by J.P. Knight; military portrait group, indoors, showing 32 figures and listing them below. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean.
One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed and dated 1614. Drummer on horseback. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed and dated 1614. Drummer on horseback. Unbound; in russet cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954 Title supplied by cataloger.
5th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted drummer in red coat, tan jacket, helmet, playing kettle drum, facing left. 5th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted drummer in red coat, tan jacket, helmet, playing kettle drum, facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson, from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of caps, uniform details. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of caps, uniform details. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
Colored lithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son after Lieut. J.F. Irwin; soldiers and civilians in foreground near tents, fortress on hilltop in distance Colored lithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son after Lieut. J.F. Irwin; soldiers and civilians in foreground near tents, fortress on hilltop in distance Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1965 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/)
Colored lithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son after Lieut. J.F. Irwin; soldiers and civilians in town, mountains in distance Colored lithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son after Lieut. J.F. Irwin; soldiers and civilians in town, mountains in distance Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1965 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/)
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk. Figure on right extending arm behind woman on left. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk. Figure on right extending arm behind woman on left. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)
1 watercolor signed by Harry Dix, mounted on paper and inscribed 'Best Xmas Greetings to Jane Bromberg - Harry Dix'; two soldiers walking in camp at dusk 1 watercolor signed by Harry Dix, mounted on paper and inscribed 'Best Xmas Greetings to Jane Bromberg - Harry Dix'; two soldiers walking in camp at dusk Small folio. Gift of Tina Bromberg, 2022 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/)
Poster showing Uncle Sam in a quartermaster's uniform. Poster showing Uncle Sam in a quartermaster's uniform. John W. Sheeres. Printed in colors on white paper. Text continues: For your future success, be a business soldier in the United States Army. Apply nearest Army recruiting office. Ask postmaster for the address. Reproduction of signature at lower left of illustration: John W. Sheeres--Q.M.C. Suggested publication date from "12-10-19" in lower left margin. "Government Printing Office." In lower left margin: A.G.O. 203--12-10-19--25 M. In lower margin: 3--7009.