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 engraved game-sheet, with central illustrations of Cossacks camping, surrounded by border with 62 vignettes of Cossack types, activities, horses, tents, camel, etc., 4 views of Moscow in corners. Hand-colored engraved game-sheet, with central illustrations of Cossacks camping, surrounded by border with 62 vignettes of Cossack types, activities, horses, tents, camel, etc., 4 views of Moscow in corners. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean, creased. Camden, Me., Staack, 1957.
Watercolor signed and dated by Simpson, Feb. 1879; two pictures of weapon. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Watercolor signed and dated by Simpson, Feb. 1879; two pictures of weapon. 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/)
Line and stipple engraving by J.L. Potrelle and M. Gudin after Kinson; full-length portrait in uniform, landscape background. Line and stipple engraving by J.L. Potrelle and M. Gudin after Kinson; full-length portrait in uniform, landscape background. Large upright folio, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
Charcoal sketch signed and dated by Day of soldier standing in tent holding a pipe in his right hand. Charcoal sketch signed and dated by Day of soldier standing in tent holding a pipe in his right hand. Upright folio; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.
Stipple-engraving (proof) by W.v.Senus after Kinsoen; oval bust portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving (proof) by W.v.Senus after Kinsoen; oval bust portrait in uniform. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled. Paris, Bihn, 1952.
Stipple-engraved plate; bust portrait in uniform of Jérõme by Couché fils, published by Denain. Stipple-engraved plate; bust portrait in uniform of Jérõme by Couché fils, published by Denain. Upright, in folio mat; margins; clean. title: Jérõme Bonaparte caption: Publié par A.J. Denain, Rue Vivienne, No 16
1 gouache painting on mica in frame; standing uniform figure holding sword 1 gouache painting on mica in frame; standing uniform figure holding sword Small upright. London, Parker Gallery, 1966 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/)
Wash drawing signed and dated by Simpson; two groups of figures on ground tugging rope, watched by spectators. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, March 1, 1879 Wash drawing signed and dated by Simpson; two groups of figures on ground tugging rope, watched by spectators. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, March 1, 1879 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/)
Signed watercolor; view of town on plain surrounded by mountains. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, February 2, 1879. Signed watercolor; view of town on plain surrounded by mountains. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, February 2, 1879. 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/)
3rd in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); general with white coat over shoulder, outdoors, facing right. 3rd in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); general with white coat over shoulder, outdoors, facing right. Mounted on beige board; margins; some show oxidation of paint. In white envelope. title provided by cataloger
Pencil and wash drawing signed by Simpson; portrait of Afghan. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, April 19, 1879 Pencil and wash drawing signed by Simpson; portrait of Afghan. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, April 19, 1879 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/)
Aquatint by S.W. Reynolds after Sir Joshua Reynolds; equestrian portrait in armor. Aquatint by S.W. Reynolds after Sir Joshua Reynolds; equestrian portrait in armor. Small upright; plate mark, margins; foxed. Presented, 1979, by John Hay Library, Brown University
Original watercolor signed by Michael; close-up view (semi-caricature) of soldier and 3 native women in jeep, crashing into palm tree at left; note on verso : "Abomoma, South Gilberts atol, 1944." Original watercolor signed by Michael; close-up view (semi-caricature) of soldier and 3 native women in jeep, crashing into palm tree at left; note on verso : "Abomoma, South Gilberts atol, 1944." Oblong folio; no margins, clean.
A jeep and two airplanes on the ground. A path leads from the planes and makes a right angle at a building on the left edge of the picture, then continues in the foreground. Pencil on paper, edges outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same piece of cardboard as the work entitled "Post HQ, Pendleton, Ore." A jeep and two airplanes on the ground. A path leads from the planes and makes a right angle at a building on the left edge of the picture, then continues in the foreground. Pencil on paper, edges outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same piece of cardboard as the work entitled "Post HQ, Pendleton, Ore."
words by Charles Jeffereys ; music by Charles W. Glover. For voice and piano. Cover title. First line: You are going far away. Illustrated title page by Sarony & Major, printed within single rule with two lithographed scenes showing conscript taking leave of woman, and soldier in uniform greeting woman upon return;
music by Charles W. Glover ; words by Charles Jeffereys. Cover title. First line verse: You are going far away, far away, far away from poor Jeannette. First line chorus: Or when glory leads the way you'll be madly rushing on.
Lithograph by D.C. Hinman after Trumbull; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, mounted (detail from painting of surrender of Cornwallis.) Lithograph by D.C. Hinman after Trumbull; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, mounted (detail from painting of surrender of Cornwallis.) Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Presented, 1979, by John Hay Library, Brown University. Title: JEAN-BAPTISTE DONATIEN DE VIMEUR, COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU. Caption: From the original Portrait in Col. Trumbull's Picture of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis - Painted from life at Paris in 1787. Caption: D. C. Hinman Sc.
Color engraved portrait bust in uniform in oval enframement after Alexander Campbel. Color engraved portrait bust in uniform in oval enframement after Alexander Campbel. Small upright folio; plate mark; margins intact; matted; soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1949.
One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January, 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure walking towards left with rifle over his shoulder. One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January, 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure walking towards left with rifle over his shoulder. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn.
Line- and stipple-engraving by Monsaldi after Dutertre; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against fence, desert background, distant Pyramids. Line- and stipple-engraving by Monsaldi after Dutertre; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against fence, desert background, distant Pyramids. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.
Original watercolor frontispiece by de Verger; oval bust portrait superimposed on an anchor, French and American flags, and a canon. In mansucript diary. Original watercolor frontispiece by de Verger; oval bust portrait superimposed on an anchor, French and American flags, and a canon. In mansucript diary. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1964. 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/)
21st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 young soldiers in village street joking with young woman seated with rag doll in her lap. 21st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 young soldiers in village street joking with young woman seated with rag doll in her lap. In blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Lithographed sheet music cover vignette after Adam; standing forlorn figure of Swiss infantryman in French service. Lithographed sheet music cover vignette after Adam; standing forlorn figure of Swiss infantryman in French service. Folio; white paper printed black with illustration, foxed, worn. N. Y., Rockman, 1964.
37th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old grenadier talking to young cadet on street; another restraining 2nd cadet from behind in background who is using his sword to carve an inscription on a wall. 37th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old grenadier talking to young cadet on street; another restraining 2nd cadet from behind in background who is using his sword to carve an inscription on a wall. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
15th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; green recruit (an actor), holding lantern, stands in front of recruiting officers behind desk in barracks, surrounded by derisive soldiers. 15th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; green recruit (an actor), holding lantern, stands in front of recruiting officers behind desk in barracks, surrounded by derisive soldiers. Folio, unbound; some plates slightly foxed or soiled, in blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Napoleon sits on a rocky ledge at the shore of his island exile, St. Helena. He is shown in a stiff frontal pose and dominates the center of the image. In his left hand he displays a sheet of paper on which is written, "Mes derniers reflexions de 1815." In his right hand he holds a long pipe, the bowl of which is formed by an upside-down eagle. Although he stares ahead with impassive eyes, his emotions are made apparent in the tears that stream down his cheeks. On the right of the sheet, rats, reputed to overrun the island, stand guard behind Napoleon. Behind them a fortress set on a cliff flies a British flag. On the left horizon, a British ship, perhaps the vessel that brought Napoleon to St. Helena, sails off the sheet. Napoleon sits on a rocky ledge at the shore of his island exile, St. Helena. He is shown in a stiff frontal pose and dominates the center of the image. In his left hand he displays a sheet of paper on which is written, "Mes derniers reflexions de 1815." In his right hand he holds a long pipe, the bowl of which is formed by an upside-down eagle. Although he stares ahead with impassive eyes, his emotions are made apparent in the tears that stream down his cheeks. On the right of the sheet, rats, reputed to overrun the island, stand guard behind Napoleon. Behind them a fortress set on a cliff flies a British flag. On the left horizon, a British ship, perhaps the vessel that brought Napoleon to St. Helena, sails off the sheet. The registry date cited by Clerc is Sept. 16, 1815. As the authors of 'Napoleon im Spiegel' have noted, the word 'fume' [smoke] has a double meaning intended here: that is, in smoking his pipe, Napoleon is also 'fuming' with anger. Inscription: Se vend à Paris chez Genty, Rue St. Jacques, No. 14. Inscription: Déposé au Bureau des Estampes.
One of a pair of copper-engraved caricature plates; numbered 24; this one showing soldier with gun, man being whipped in background, another being interrogated in tent, while a soldier stands with a woman. From an unidentified series of prints by etcher Robert Brichet after German painter Gottfried Bernhard Goetz. [See also: Que diable fais tu la?] One of a pair of copper-engraved caricature plates; numbered 24; this one showing soldier with gun, man being whipped in background, another being interrogated in tent, while a soldier stands with a woman. From an unidentified series of prints by etcher Robert Brichet after German painter Gottfried Bernhard Goetz. [See also: Que diable fais tu la?] Upright; margins slightly trimmed, soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Collodion print photograph; view of white flat-roofed house, with matted awning, British colonial civilian and wife, servants and dogs standing in broad drive in front, with 3 horses and surrey, trees in right background. Collodion print photograph; view of white flat-roofed house, with matted awning, British colonial civilian and wife, servants and dogs standing in broad drive in front, with 3 horses and surrey, trees in right background. Oblong; no margins; edges browned, frayed. title provided by cataloger
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