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.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; mounted and standing group of 9 soldiers in dark green uniforms, farm landscape background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; mounted and standing group of 9 soldiers in dark green uniforms, farm landscape background. 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.; standing and mounted group of 9, in forest green uniforms, some with white capes, resting by wooden fence; 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.; standing and mounted group of 9, in forest green uniforms, some with white capes, resting by wooden fence; 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 several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; group of 4 mounted and 1 standing dragoons, along dirt road. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; group of 4 mounted and 1 standing dragoons, along dirt road. 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.; standing figure of dragoon in green jacket, white facings, holding horse by reins; mounted figures of officer, another dragoon, and trumpeter in blue jacket, blowing horn, 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.; standing figure of dragoon in green jacket, white facings, holding horse by reins; mounted figures of officer, another dragoon, and trumpeter in blue jacket, blowing horn, 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, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing grenadiers in green uniforms, 4 mounted hussars and lancers 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 grenadiers in green uniforms, 4 mounted hussars and lancers 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, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 mounted figures of Vicekönig Eugen, a general and 2 staff officers, riding on country path; 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.; 4 mounted figures of Vicekönig Eugen, a general and 2 staff officers, riding on country path; 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 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing and 2 mounted uniform figures of various regiments, in seashore landscape; 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 and 2 mounted uniform figures of various regiments, in seashore landscape; 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 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing figures of infantryman and grenadier guards, in green and white uniforms; smaller standing figure and mounted officer 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.; 4 standing figures of infantryman and grenadier guards, in green and white uniforms; smaller standing figure and mounted officer 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, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 5 infantrymen in white and green uniforms, standing in or walking down country road; 2 seated soldiers watching on either side; 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.; 5 infantrymen in white and green uniforms, standing in or walking down country road; 2 seated soldiers watching on either side; 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.; 1 standing and 4 mounted cavalrymen on farm road; identifying notes below. Ink sketch on verso, rear view of mounted cavalryman. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 1 standing and 4 mounted cavalrymen on farm road; identifying notes below. Ink sketch on verso, rear view of mounted cavalryman. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.
107th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted royal guard in cuirassier uniform, riding toward right. 107th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted royal guard in cuirassier uniform, riding toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; mounted and standing group of 6 soldiers in dark green uniforms, Italian town in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; mounted and standing group of 6 soldiers in dark green uniforms, Italian town 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
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 2 unsigned engravings (probably by and after Rosa); standing figure in part-armor, right hand on hip and holding pike, pointing with left hand, numbered 5. One of 2 unsigned engravings (probably by and after Rosa); standing figure in part-armor, right hand on hip and holding pike, pointing with left hand, numbered 5. Upright, matted; margins trimmed close; plate mark; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original watercolor signed by Corelli; non-commissioned officer with bandaged head wound, rifle in hand, standing near tree and breastworks, battle (of Custozza?) in right background. Original watercolor signed by Corelli; non-commissioned officer with bandaged head wound, rifle in hand, standing near tree and breastworks, battle (of Custozza?) in right background. Large upright folio; no margins; clean, slight soxing. London, H.D. Lyon, 1961. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 70: Four men in conversation. One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 70: Four men in conversation. Small upright, one of 5 prints matted together; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1950.
One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 48: Two soldiers seated, one on a stone, the other on the ground. One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 48: Two soldiers seated, one on a stone, the other on the ground. Small upright, one of 5 prints, matted together; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1950.
One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 67: Seated peasant with two other men. One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 67: Seated peasant with two other men. Small upright, matted together; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1950.
One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). This one Bartsch no. 61: Four soldiers and woman pointing accusingly at one of them. One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). This one Bartsch no. 61: Four soldiers and woman pointing accusingly at one of them. Small upright, matted together; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1950.
One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 34: Soldier in helmet and armor regarding a stream. One of a collection of 5 etchings by and after S. R(osa). Bartsch no. 34: Soldier in helmet and armor regarding a stream. Small upright, 5 prints matted together; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1950.
Soldier standing with rifle and trumpet, tents in background. Inscribed 'J. Arpa Roma 85'. Soldier standing with rifle and trumpet, tents in background. Inscribed 'J. Arpa Roma 85'. Upright folio. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2005
21th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; large uniform group of mounted cavalry in green and blue uniforms, outdoors. 21th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; large uniform group of mounted cavalry in green and blue uniforms, outdoors. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Weyhe, 1942.
Original ink drawing signed and dated by Cenni; mounted and dismounted dragoons halted to rest in countryside during march. Original ink drawing signed and dated by Cenni; mounted and dismounted dragoons halted to rest in countryside during march. Small oblong folio, matted; margins, yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing (attributed to Tempesta); cavalryman in part-armor mounted and mounting, preparing for a departure. Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing (attributed to Tempesta); cavalryman in part-armor mounted and mounting, preparing for a departure. Oblong, in blue paper mount, matted; no margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1964. title provided by cataloger
Mounted officer followed by six mounted troopers carrying lances, in a landscape with Roman ruins in the distance. Mounted officer followed by six mounted troopers carrying lances, in a landscape with Roman ruins in the distance. Watercolor inscribed lower left. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original sepia carte-de-visite photograph; 3/4-length portrait of officer in uniform, indoors. Original sepia carte-de-visite photograph; 3/4-length portrait of officer in uniform, indoors. Upright, margins intact; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.
One of a pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Davie; standing uniform figure on each with uniform details, designed for advertising Italian Exhibition at Earl's Court; carabiniere has cloth samples attached, both have manuscript notations for modifications. See also: Bersaglieri Bandsman. One of a pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Davie; standing uniform figure on each with uniform details, designed for advertising Italian Exhibition at Earl's Court; carabiniere has cloth samples attached, both have manuscript notations for modifications. See also: Bersaglieri Bandsman. Upright folio, one of 2 pieces; margins; soiled, worn, corners missing. Newport, Manuel, 1955.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Scarselli; standing uniform figure with grounded rifle. Original watercolor signed and dated by Scarselli; standing uniform figure with grounded rifle. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
