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.
1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957 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/)
Albumen print photograph taken at Amballa; group portrait of military band, with instruments and regimental colors, in courtyard or street outside large building with two tall doors and pillars. Albumen print photograph taken at Amballa; group portrait of military band, with instruments and regimental colors, in courtyard or street outside large building with two tall doors and pillars. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; corners torn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955
Original sepia photograph taken at Amballa; groups of 15 standing and seated officers around two tables before portico, large carpet. Original sepia photograph taken at Amballa; groups of 15 standing and seated officers around two tables before portico, large carpet. Small oblong folio, on paper mount with ink date and title below. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955
16th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; infantry battle on riverbank, stone bridge and burning town in right background. 16th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; infantry battle on riverbank, stone bridge and burning town in right background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".
3rd in collection of 3 tinted lithograph plates of oval military bust portraits; this one by Gonzalez after Garcia. 3rd in collection of 3 tinted lithograph plates of oval military bust portraits; this one by Gonzalez after Garcia. Small upright folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman, 1964.
Original unsigned watercolor drawing on blue paper with manuscript title in Hindi, and English title and note in ink; standing figure of warrior in breech-clout, carrying lance and rifle, shield over shoulder. 'The yellow, white, and red markings on the Sepoy's skin bear distinct similarities to the Vaishnavite Tilaka. Specifically, the Urdhva Pundra motif is displayed on the forehead and chest which are ceremonial religious markings stamped on to the skin temporarily using turmeric and kumkum powder' - Information from Beth Pollard, Brown University. Original unsigned watercolor drawing on blue paper with manuscript title in Hindi, and English title and note in ink; standing figure of warrior in breech-clout, carrying lance and rifle, shield over shoulder. 'The yellow, white, and red markings on the Sepoy's skin bear distinct similarities to the Vaishnavite Tilaka. Specifically, the Urdhva Pundra motif is displayed on the forehead and chest which are ceremonial religious markings stamped on to the skin temporarily using turmeric and kumkum powder' - Information from Beth Pollard, Brown University. Upright, mounted on white paper with manuscript. note below. margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1966.
7th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted artilleryman in navy blue jacket, white trousers, guards helmet, holding 2nd horse by reins. 7th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted artilleryman in navy blue jacket, white trousers, guards helmet, holding 2nd horse by reins. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.
1st in pair of lithographs by W. Flackenecker after Dürer, printed by Joseph Selb; full-length portrait in half-armor, standing near horse. 1st in pair of lithographs by W. Flackenecker after Dürer, printed by Joseph Selb; full-length portrait in half-armor, standing near horse. Large upright folio, matted; margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
10th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of uhlans in navy blue jackets, gray trousers, and hussar, in long gray overcoat; light blue wall in background at right. 10th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of uhlans in navy blue jackets, gray trousers, and hussar, in long gray overcoat; light blue wall in background at right. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Uncolored engraving (by Stang?) of troops on horseback at waters edge while other troops are crossing the river on barges. Moonlight scene with sky filled with stars. Uncolored engraving (by Stang?) of troops on horseback at waters edge while other troops are crossing the river on barges. Moonlight scene with sky filled with stars. Oblong folio.
Hand-colored engraving; soldiers in foreground, surrendering troops marching forth from fortress in right background. Hand-colored engraving; soldiers in foreground, surrendering troops marching forth from fortress in right background. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn and soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
15th of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; standing infantryman in brown uniform, with grounded rifle, outdoors; alpine lodge in lower left background. 15th of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; standing infantryman in brown uniform, with grounded rifle, outdoors; alpine lodge in lower left background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1960.
4th in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; 2 mounted uniform figures of uhlan and hussar, riding toward left. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. 4th in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; 2 mounted uniform figures of uhlan and hussar, riding toward left. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, withe leather label stamped gold "Bassano - Austrian uniforms - 1797". Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Soldier on horseback with flag, facing left. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Soldier on horseback with flag, facing left. Upright small folio, unbound; foxed; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961
31st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing uhlans in dark green uniforms, holding lances. 31st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing uhlans in dark green uniforms, holding lances. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
30th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing uhlans in blue and white uniforms, holding lances. 30th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing uhlans in blue and white uniforms, holding lances. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figures on horseback riding to the right, one blowing trumpet. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figures on horseback riding to the right, one blowing trumpet. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.
5th in suite of 6 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary), in red album book; uniform figure of cavalryman in green jacket with red facings, red trousers, smoking pipe. 5th in suite of 6 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary), in red album book; uniform figure of cavalryman in green jacket with red facings, red trousers, smoking pipe. Upright small folio; margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1945.
One of 2 hand colored engraved plates; this one published by Società Calcografica, Florence; 2 uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Ufiziale e Comune del Corpo dei Cacciatori Voluntari di Firenze]. One of 2 hand colored engraved plates; this one published by Società Calcografica, Florence; 2 uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Ufiziale e Comune del Corpo dei Cacciatori Voluntari di Firenze]. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; some yellowing. Paris, auction, 1966.
23rd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of officer on brown horse, facing left, holding uplifted sword. 23rd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of officer on brown horse, facing left, holding uplifted sword. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, fighting and performing in a rehearsal. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, fighting and performing in a rehearsal. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with black plumed hat and sword in left hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with black plumed hat and sword in left hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, white and blue with red plumed hat and sword. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, white and blue with red plumed hat and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat holding paper in right hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat holding paper in right hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy, red and white with red and white plumed hat and sword in left hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy, red and white with red and white plumed hat and sword in left hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with black plumed hat holding a sword across chest. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with black plumed hat holding a sword across chest. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with blue plumed hat and sword. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with blue plumed hat and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript title in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with red plumed hat and leaning on sword. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript title in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with red plumed hat and leaning on sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with white plumed hat and holding a sword in his right hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with white plumed hat and holding a sword in his right hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean.
One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure wearing blue and green, holding walking stick in right hand. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure wearing blue and green, holding walking stick in right hand. Upright small folio, unbound, foxed; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961
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