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.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red plumed hat holding sword. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red plumed hat holding sword. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white facing left with left hand on rifle. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white facing left with left hand on rifle. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
4th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French legionnaires washing dishes in puddle in village street, palms and mud buildings in background. 4th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French legionnaires washing dishes in puddle in village street, palms and mud buildings in background. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
3rd in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; uniform figure of Foreign Legion infantryman in desert, troops on the march toward left in background. 3rd in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; uniform figure of Foreign Legion infantryman in desert, troops on the march toward left in background. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Original watercolor signed by Toussaint, for Planche 94 in les Uniformes de l"Armée Français : Terre, Mer, Air, by Bucquoy; uniform group, outdoors, trumpeter in background, black soldier. 'This original watercolor has the corrective comments in French to the artist in its right side and lower margins that concern notably the bugle banners most probably made by Commandant Bucquoy who was in charge of this luxurious official publication by the defence department. Comparison with the published plate shows many changes made and that it was redrawn with color hues also adjusted' (information from René Chartrand). Original watercolor signed by Toussaint, for Planche 94 in les Uniformes de l"Armée Français : Terre, Mer, Air, by Bucquoy; uniform group, outdoors, trumpeter in background, black soldier. 'This original watercolor has the corrective comments in French to the artist in its right side and lower margins that concern notably the bugle banners most probably made by Commandant Bucquoy who was in charge of this luxurious official publication by the defence department. Comparison with the published plate shows many changes made and that it was redrawn with color hues also adjusted' (information from René Chartrand). Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Presented by Dick von Schriltz
Original watercolor; military review, drummers at left, mounted inspecting officer in foreground; legend and explanation in ink below. Original watercolor; military review, drummers at left, mounted inspecting officer in foreground; legend and explanation in ink below. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two soldiers facing each other, one pointing with left hand toward the other. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two soldiers facing each other, one pointing with left hand toward the other. Upright, unbound, slightly soiled; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two soldiers facing one another. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two soldiers facing one another. Upright, slightly soiled, unbound; in red clip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two uniform figures, one smoking a pipe. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two uniform figures, one smoking a pipe. Upright, unbound, slightly soiled, in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two soldiers, facing one another, one smoking a pipe. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two soldiers, facing one another, one smoking a pipe. Upright, slightly soiled, unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two Austrian Infantry soldiers, facing each other. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two Austrian Infantry soldiers, facing each other. Upright, unbound, slightly soiled, in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two young soldiers facing each other. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two young soldiers facing each other. Upright, slightly soiled, unbound, in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
1st in suite of 6 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary)in red album book; Austrian rifleman in white uniform, facing left, standing at attention with rifle. 1st in suite of 6 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary)in red album book; Austrian rifleman in white uniform, facing left, standing at attention with rifle. Upright small folio; margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1945.
114th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing infantryman in dark gray jacket, light blue trousers, holding sword in both hands; shoreline in background. 114th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing infantryman in dark gray jacket, light blue trousers, holding sword in both hands; shoreline in background. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
6th in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of German infantry groups in blue uniforms, red facings. 6th in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of German infantry groups in blue uniforms, red facings. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins intact except for "Soldats autrichiens"; mostly clean; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold, "Troupes Allemands Ier Empire, Paris, Basset". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; two figures in blue facing each other, one with rifle over right shoulder. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; two figures in blue facing each other, one with rifle over right shoulder. Mounted on tan paper, unbound, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.
One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. 2 lines of soldiers at attention while others holding flags, baton, and drum move in front. Buildings in right distance. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. 2 lines of soldiers at attention while others holding flags, baton, and drum move in front. Buildings in right distance. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; slightly creased. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
110th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing infantryman in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, looking toward left from woodland ridge. 110th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing infantryman in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, looking toward left from woodland ridge. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Three soldiers hiding behind rocks and firing at enemy. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Three soldiers hiding behind rocks and firing at enemy. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; creased and soiled. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
1 watercolor, unsigned; drummer in uniform standing on pedestal, inscribed with title 1 watercolor, unsigned; drummer in uniform standing on pedestal, inscribed with title Upright medium folio. Queluz-Massama, Portugal, Machado, 2008 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/)
Original watercolor signed and dated by A. F(ernbach); drummer uniform figure of Inf. regt. No.2, Graf von Anhalt. Original watercolor signed and dated by A. F(ernbach); drummer uniform figure of Inf. regt. No.2, Graf von Anhalt. Upright folio, mounted on white board; margins; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue with white plumed hat, holding a baton in his right hand. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue with white plumed hat, holding a baton in his right hand. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
Poster with lithograph showing a mule "Industry" kicking and snorting as it is bothered by flies "Unwise Laws" and "Tax," and its food is infested with bugs, rat "Waste," and snake "Agitation." Poster with lithograph showing a mule "Industry" kicking and snorting as it is bothered by flies "Unwise Laws" and "Tax," and its food is infested with bugs, rat "Waste," and snake "Agitation." PR. Printed in black on white paper within double-line border. Title continues: If our good mule "Industry" were made National Food Dictator he would urge your appetite to do without unwise business laws, wasteful agitation, excessive taxation and labor strife, in the interest of America's industrial health. He would also urge the unrestricted use of harmony, co-operation and fair public opinion towards business men, for he knows that he himself needs these foodstuffs, if he is to do his full bit in the trenches and keep his strength for the trade war which will follow the restoration of peace. Give "Industry" a show as a food dictator. Caption: A poor meal for a good mule. "Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request." "E-5."
3rd in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in teal coat, red and yellow sash and trim. 3rd in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in teal coat, red and yellow sash and trim. Narrow, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold, "Indian State Troops..." London, C.C. P. Lawson, 1959.
One of a collection of 4 original watercolors by van Minh of uniform figures. Figure in blue with rifle from behind. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors by van Minh of uniform figures. Figure in blue with rifle from behind. Folio, unbound, soiled, in blue cloth portfolio, russet leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.
One of a collection of 4 original watercolors by van Minh of uniform figures. Figure in blue with rifle facing left. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors by van Minh of uniform figures. Figure in blue with rifle facing left. Folio, unbound, worn, torn, soiled; in blue cloth portfolio, russet leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.
One of a collection of 4 original watercolors by van Minh of uniform figures. Figure in white and blue facing front. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors by van Minh of uniform figures. Figure in white and blue facing front. Folio, unbound, soiled and worn; in blue cloth portfolio, russet leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.
Gelatin DOP or collodion print photograph; line of infantrymen in turbans standing at attention in field, being addressed by officer at right. Gelatin DOP or collodion print photograph; line of infantrymen in turbans standing at attention in field, being addressed by officer at right. Oblong; margins; clean.
One of a suite of 3 original charcoal and watercolor drawings signed and one dated by P. Vallouy. 2 men standing and one seated on a rock near the edge of a river. The artist spent several years in India as a painter to Maharajah Murtada Vurmak KS of Travancore. [See also: Travancore Nair Brigade (and) Gardes du corps du Rjah de Travancore & officer natif d'infanterie.] One of a suite of 3 original charcoal and watercolor drawings signed and one dated by P. Vallouy. 2 men standing and one seated on a rock near the edge of a river. The artist spent several years in India as a painter to Maharajah Murtada Vurmak KS of Travancore. [See also: Travancore Nair Brigade (and) Gardes du corps du Rjah de Travancore & officer natif d'infanterie.] Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.