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.
9th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); troops in dark blue uniforms relaxing on hillside, 2 officers and drummer boy in foreground. Title handwritten on verso. 9th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); troops in dark blue uniforms relaxing on hillside, 2 officers and drummer boy in foreground. Title handwritten on verso. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure in profile. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure in profile. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.
103rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing drummer boy in scarlet jacket, playing drum. 103rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing drummer boy in scarlet jacket, playing drum. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
102nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing line officer (9th Foot, Norfolk Regiment) in scarlet jacket, adjusting his white glove. 102nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing line officer (9th Foot, Norfolk Regiment) in scarlet jacket, adjusting his white glove. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings of uniform figures and groups by Knötel. Officer talking to soldier while 4 others stand in background. One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings of uniform figures and groups by Knötel. Officer talking to soldier while 4 others stand in background. Small folio, one of 10 pieces, yellowed and soiled; unbound, no margins; in 1/2 dark blue leather stamped gold and blue marble board portfolio.
One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 1. Soldier with rifle with right hand to face, other soldiers and small building in background. One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 1. Soldier with rifle with right hand to face, other soldiers and small building in background. Upright folio, unbound, yellowed and torn; in yellow cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Rosenthal, 1952.
One of a set of 4 line-lithograph plates of military caricatures of French soldiers. Figure from behind of soldier with rifle over right shoulder. One of a set of 4 line-lithograph plates of military caricatures of French soldiers. Figure from behind of soldier with rifle over right shoulder. Upright; margins; slightly soiled, tear at bottom edge; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 2/1884; 2 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 2/1884; 2 standing uniform figures. Small upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.
Color lithograph by Concanen, Lee & Siebe after Towell, published May 1st, 1864; 2 figures in uniform, showing front and rear views, outdoors. See also: Officer Field Battery and Deputy Lieutenant. Color lithograph by Concanen, Lee & Siebe after Towell, published May 1st, 1864; 2 figures in uniform, showing front and rear views, outdoors. See also: Officer Field Battery and Deputy Lieutenant. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; repaired tear. From 'Standard uniforms & patterns of the army, navy, militia, volunteer, civil services, &c', (London, William Jones & Co., 1864). London, Parker Gallery, 1951
One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Group of soldiers fathered next to or under trees. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Group of soldiers fathered next to or under trees. Oblong, unbound; slightly yellowed; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes c. 1750". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of a collection of 9 mounted hand colored line-lithograph plates of infantry and uhlans engaged in bayonet exercise, the figures having the colors of various regiments. Figure in aqua blue pointing musket. One of a collection of 9 mounted hand colored line-lithograph plates of infantry and uhlans engaged in bayonet exercise, the figures having the colors of various regiments. Figure in aqua blue pointing musket. Oblong; bound in 1/4 light blue cloth stamped gold and blue marble boards; plate creased and slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a collection of 9 mounted hand colored line-lithograph plates of infantry and uhlans engaged in bayonet exercise, the figures having the colors of various regiments. Figure in blue standing on left and pointing bayonet at figure on right on horseback with lance. One of a collection of 9 mounted hand colored line-lithograph plates of infantry and uhlans engaged in bayonet exercise, the figures having the colors of various regiments. Figure in blue standing on left and pointing bayonet at figure on right on horseback with lance. Oblong; bound in 1/4 light blue cloth stamped gold and blue marble boards; plate creased, yellowed and worn. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Original ink drawing by Rugendas, showing infantrymen and artillerymen, with mounted officers and field-pieces, arranging battle position, trees and small building in background. Original ink drawing by Rugendas, showing infantrymen and artillerymen, with mounted officers and field-pieces, arranging battle position, trees and small building in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; creased. Zurich, L'Art Ancien, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 6 signed watercolors by Norie of military scenes. One of a collection of 6 signed watercolors by Norie of military scenes. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
12th in a suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard manuscript in the National Army Museum, London; 16 diagrams of infantry uniform details, in scarlet and black, and scarlet and yellow 12th in a suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard manuscript in the National Army Museum, London; 16 diagrams of infantry uniform details, in scarlet and black, and scarlet and yellow Folio; unbound; clean; bound in 1/4 red leather stamped gold and red cloth. London, John Mollo, 1969
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with walking stick. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with walking stick. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955
23rd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; infantryman in gray greatcoat and fur cap, holding rifle. 23rd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; infantryman in gray greatcoat and fur cap, holding rifle. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
37th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; side view of infantryman wearing pack roll and rifle, walking toward left. 37th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; side view of infantryman wearing pack roll and rifle, walking toward left. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
49th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure in light gray-green uniform, holding automatic rifle in both hands. 49th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure in light gray-green uniform, holding automatic rifle in both hands. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
22nd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; infantryman in moss green uniform, standing at attention with grounded rifle. 22nd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; infantryman in moss green uniform, standing at attention with grounded rifle. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of 4 (of 10) color lithograph plates by G. Wolf after E. Wolf of uniform groups. Two soldiers in converation, others behind One of 4 (of 10) color lithograph plates by G. Wolf after E. Wolf of uniform groups. Two soldiers in converation, others behind Upright folio; margins, soiled. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
39th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in white coats; soldier at left checking his musket, soldier at right with grounded rifle. 39th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in white coats; soldier at left checking his musket, soldier at right with grounded rifle. 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 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki with backpack and rifle facing left. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki with backpack and rifle facing left. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Soldiers walking on dirt road, one carrying drum, some with rifles; house in background. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Soldiers walking on dirt road, one carrying drum, some with rifles; house in background. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; slight creasing at top right corner; title cut away. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
47th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; 2 uniform figures of infantrymen with camouflaged rain ponchos, 1st holding machine gun. 47th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; 2 uniform figures of infantrymen with camouflaged rain ponchos, 1st holding machine gun. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
50th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; 2 uniform figures of officer in greatcoat, showing front and rear views, 1 holding leather satchel under arm. 50th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; 2 uniform figures of officer in greatcoat, showing front and rear views, 1 holding leather satchel under arm. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
5th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of officer in khaki dress uniform and white gloves, marching forward. 5th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of officer in khaki dress uniform and white gloves, marching forward. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.
14th of 16 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (by and after Carl Müller) of uniform figures and groups Two infantrymen under a tree, wearing backpacks, one shooting
