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.
Illustrated manuscript journal conaining 17 pen and ink wash sketches, including a manuscript map and folding panoramic sketch of Waterloo battlefield ;ater newspaper clipping mounted on facing leaves, interspersed with related laid-in and mounted ephemera, including a printed map of the battle Illustrated manuscript journal conaining 17 pen and ink wash sketches, including a manuscript map and folding panoramic sketch of Waterloo battlefield ;ater newspaper clipping mounted on facing leaves, interspersed with related laid-in and mounted ephemera, including a printed map of the battle
One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure on rearing horse, wearing full armor, ruff collar and sash, battle raging in the baclground One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure on rearing horse, wearing full armor, ruff collar and sash, battle raging in the baclground Upright folio, yellowed, repaired tears; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection, 1951.
Engraving by and after (?) F.B.; equestrian portrait in armor, baton in hand, facing right, small figures of troop formations and encampments in background. Engraving by and after (?) F.B.; equestrian portrait in armor, baton in hand, facing right, small figures of troop formations and encampments in background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; cleaned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Partially colored sentimental lithograph by W. Clerk with poem below; soldier taking leave of sweetheart, other soldiers marching down from castle to embarkation point in background. Partially colored sentimental lithograph by W. Clerk with poem below; soldier taking leave of sweetheart, other soldiers marching down from castle to embarkation point in background. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled.
Lithograph; seated portrait in uniform with cloak(?) draped over chair. Lithograph; seated portrait in uniform with cloak(?) draped over chair. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins; clean and repaired. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
2nd in pair of copper-engravings by and after Billy; officer, outdoors, in military costume with baton and sword, smaller figures in landscape background. Numbered 42. 2nd in pair of copper-engravings by and after Billy; officer, outdoors, in military costume with baton and sword, smaller figures in landscape background. Numbered 42. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
Hand-colored etched caricature; Louis XVIII, waving candle-snuffer, borne on improvised palnquin by overworked soldiers and preceded by cossack carrying candlestick. Hand-colored etched caricature; Louis XVIII, waving candle-snuffer, borne on improvised palnquin by overworked soldiers and preceded by cossack carrying candlestick. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; pl. mark, margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Bessel, 1953. Title: Il revient plus puissant que Jamais. Dialogue: Français rallier vous à l'Eteignoir.
Colored lithograph by and after Semino; group of artillery officers standing within fortifications overlooking city. Depicts Prince Charles of Lorraine in the Belvedere Fort on April 27, 1859, ordering the Major of Artillery to bomb Florence. Plate from Giovanni La Cecilia, 'Storie segrete delle famiglie reali o Misteri della vita intima dei Borboni...' (Genoa, 1861), Vol. IV, page 810. Colored lithograph by and after Semino; group of artillery officers standing within fortifications overlooking city. Depicts Prince Charles of Lorraine in the Belvedere Fort on April 27, 1859, ordering the Major of Artillery to bomb Florence. Plate from Giovanni La Cecilia, 'Storie segrete delle famiglie reali o Misteri della vita intima dei Borboni...' (Genoa, 1861), Vol. IV, page 810. Oblong, matted small folio; margins trimmed; cleaned. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Depiction of festivities held in honor of the marriage of Prince Cosimo, Grand Duke of Tuscano with Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria in Florence, Italy, 1608. Depiction of festivities held in honor of the marriage of Prince Cosimo, Grand Duke of Tuscano with Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria in Florence, Italy, 1608.
4th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of general in scarlet coat, walking with cane toward left. 4th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of general in scarlet coat, walking with cane toward left. Small, unbound; in pink cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.
36th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; soldier seated at table holding wine bottle; another giving coins to boy at right. 36th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; soldier seated at table holding wine bottle; another giving coins to boy at right. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Colored lithographed caricature by Villain; numbered 5: three Garde Nationale soldiers in conversation, relaxing in barracks. Colored lithographed caricature by Villain; numbered 5: three Garde Nationale soldiers in conversation, relaxing in barracks. Oblong; plate mark, margins intact; somewhat soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. Caption: Lith. de Villain Caption: Chez Gihaut frères, éditeurs.
27th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; sick soldier lying on pallet in room, cared for by two farcical soldiers. 27th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; sick soldier lying on pallet in room, cared for by two farcical soldiers. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
Napoleon (r.) frantically attempts to erase his crimes from a scroll held on one end by a kneeling devil (l.), and on the other by a struggling Napoleon. The scroll lists Napoleon's crimes that have earned him a place in Hell. Among them are "D'Engheim," "Espagne," "Moscou," and "Leipsic." Behind Napoleon and the devil, the shrouded form of Kleber rises from behind a pyramidal tomb. Kleber cries for "vengence" and is marked by a dagger in his chest. Napoleon (r.) frantically attempts to erase his crimes from a scroll held on one end by a kneeling devil (l.), and on the other by a struggling Napoleon. The scroll lists Napoleon's crimes that have earned him a place in Hell. Among them are "D'Engheim," "Espagne," "Moscou," and "Leipsic." Behind Napoleon and the devil, the shrouded form of Kleber rises from behind a pyramidal tomb. Kleber cries for "vengence" and is marked by a dagger in his chest.
5th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; figure of general in royal blue uniform, standing with cane in corner of stone wall. 5th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; figure of general in royal blue uniform, standing with cane in corner of stone wall. Small, unbound; in pink cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
7th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of colonel in white uniform, red trim, with cane. 7th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of colonel in white uniform, red trim, with cane. Small, unbound; in pink cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.
Poster urges Italian-speaking public to conserve food. Poster urges Italian-speaking public to conserve food. L.L.L. Mamburg. Printed in colors on white paper. At head of title illustration of male and female immigrants in native costumes disembarking while gazing at Statue of Liberty; rainbow and golden light behind statue.
Broadley: "The caricature...must have enjoyed considerable popularity, as it exists in different versions...[in this version] we have a pile of vaulted masonry cut out in steps.... The steps each have a figure of Napoleon at the various stages of his career." This is an updated version of an 1814 print, depicting the later events in Napoleon's life, from his escape from Elba to his exile on St. Helena. Broadley: "The caricature...must have enjoyed considerable popularity, as it exists in different versions...[in this version] we have a pile of vaulted masonry cut out in steps.... The steps each have a figure of Napoleon at the various stages of his career." This is an updated version of an 1814 print, depicting the later events in Napoleon's life, from his escape from Elba to his exile on St. Helena. Label(s): Abfahrt von Elba [Departure from Elba] Landung in Frankreich [Landing in France} Empfang von General Neu [Reception by General Neu] Kaisser [sic] {Emperor] Nach der Schlacht bei Watterlo [sic] [After the Battle of Waterloo] übergab an die Englender [Surrender to the English] Abfahrt nach St. Helena [Departure for St Helena] Ankunft auf der Insel St. Helena [Arrival on the Island of St Helena]
Hand-colored optique by Fleizelt after Née, from 'Collection des Prospects'; view towards harbor, town and hills, fortifications with several small soldier figures in foreground. Hand-colored optique by Fleizelt after Née, from 'Collection des Prospects'; view towards harbor, town and hills, fortifications with several small soldier figures in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
1st in pair of hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; this one showing pioneer holding axe, flanked by infantryman and drummer-boy, all in red jackets, white trousers. [See also: IIItes Schweitzer Regiment in Kaÿserl. Königl. Französischen Diensten. Grenadier; Füsilier; leichter Jäger.] 1st in pair of hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; this one showing pioneer holding axe, flanked by infantryman and drummer-boy, all in red jackets, white trousers. [See also: IIItes Schweitzer Regiment in Kaÿserl. Königl. Französischen Diensten. Grenadier; Füsilier; leichter Jäger.] Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Color lithograph by Gerasch after Geiger; infantrymen planting standard on wall of seaside fort, probably in second Italian campaign, surrounded by soldiers from jägers, artillery, grenz troops, cavalry, national guards, croats, lancers, sailors, etc. Color lithograph by Gerasch after Geiger; infantrymen planting standard on wall of seaside fort, probably in second Italian campaign, surrounded by soldiers from jägers, artillery, grenz troops, cavalry, national guards, croats, lancers, sailors, etc. Large oblong folio; margins intact; margins slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure with flag on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure with flag on horseback facing right. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
Original albumen print photograph with ink manuscript title in top left; group portrait of Prussian artillery unit, standing and seated, with cannon, outside barracks in French fort; name of unit, date of 1871 on verso. In December 1870, the Prussians bombarded the fort which held out until January 26, 1871. [Note artillery damage to barrack building.] Original albumen print photograph with ink manuscript title in top left; group portrait of Prussian artillery unit, standing and seated, with cannon, outside barracks in French fort; name of unit, date of 1871 on verso. In December 1870, the Prussians bombarded the fort which held out until January 26, 1871. [Note artillery damage to barrack building.] Oblong; no margins; clean.
Copper-engraving of covered bier of Emperor on platform with regalia, surrounded by candles. Copper-engraving of covered bier of Emperor on platform with regalia, surrounded by candles. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
Broadside with 3 engraved illustrations at top showing (left) coach and litter procession of Turks and escort, (right) arrival of fleet of ships, (below) 9 rows of mounted procession of Austrians and Turks. Broadside with 3 engraved illustrations at top showing (left) coach and litter procession of Turks and escort, (right) arrival of fleet of ships, (below) 9 rows of mounted procession of Austrians and Turks. Large upright folio, matted; margins; creased.
Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed and dated by Katzler; Franz Josef I and Empress Elisabeth at prayer under balaquin, attendant ecclesiastics at lower right. Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed and dated by Katzler; Franz Josef I and Empress Elisabeth at prayer under balaquin, attendant ecclesiastics at lower right. Upright folio, rounded top; no margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Colored lithograph by Sussnapp mounted on white board with legend printed below. 'Portrait of the Prince and Princess of Prussia, three quarter length, directed to left both looking directly at viewer; wearing military uniform and bridal gown respectively; in oval; proof before title' -- British Museum. Colored lithograph by Sussnapp mounted on white board with legend printed below. 'Portrait of the Prince and Princess of Prussia, three quarter length, directed to left both looking directly at viewer; wearing military uniform and bridal gown respectively; in oval; proof before title' -- British Museum. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Etching by V(an der) Velde, after W.B. (Willem Buytewech); soldiers in rustic emplacement firing off cannon at left at night; wagon in right foreground with huddled soldiers, various cloaked soldiers stand around supervising the artillery. Etching by V(an der) Velde, after W.B. (Willem Buytewech); soldiers in rustic emplacement firing off cannon at left at night; wagon in right foreground with huddled soldiers, various cloaked soldiers stand around supervising the artillery. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper, matted; margins severely trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1968.
