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.
Original unsigned watercolor with margins cut away; seated, standing and reclining hussars resting near tree outdoors. Original unsigned watercolor with margins cut away; seated, standing and reclining hussars resting near tree outdoors. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; yellowed and soiled; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures c. 1830-48." London, Sotheby auction, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger.
6th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; rear view of 2 mounted uniform figures of hussars, facing left; smaller 3rd figure in background. 6th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; rear view of 2 mounted uniform figures of hussars, facing left; smaller 3rd figure in background. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.
4th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; 2 mounted uniform figures of hussars, facing left. 4th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; 2 mounted uniform figures of hussars, facing left. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.
26th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted hussar in white jacket, light blue trousers, with upraised sabre, facing left. 26th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted hussar in white jacket, light blue trousers, with upraised sabre, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959. .
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green and red with rifle on horse facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green and red with rifle on horse facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
32nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted hussar in green uniform, chartreuse jacket over shoulder, in profile facing right. 32nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted hussar in green uniform, chartreuse jacket over shoulder, in profile facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.
7th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; rear view of mounted uniform figure of hussar on white horse; smaller 2nd figure in left background. 7th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; rear view of mounted uniform figure of hussar on white horse; smaller 2nd figure in left background. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with sword. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of 3 (4) hand-colored engravings of uniform groups by Thiebaud after Finart. One of 3 (4) hand-colored engravings of uniform groups by Thiebaud after Finart. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, auction, 1964.
Engraving (proof?) (after Devilly); standing figure of hussar, outdoors, holding bridle of horse, ink and pencil sketches of shakos of 1812 and 1818 in upper right corner. Engraving (proof?) (after Devilly); standing figure of hussar, outdoors, holding bridle of horse, ink and pencil sketches of shakos of 1812 and 1818 in upper right corner. Upright, matted small folio; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints 1954.
4th of 5 mounted ink and watercolor drawings by (or after?) Raffet, 2 being signed and dated; 2 head-and-shoulders sketches of cavalryman wearing hat. 4th of 5 mounted ink and watercolor drawings by (or after?) Raffet, 2 being signed and dated; 2 head-and-shoulders sketches of cavalryman wearing hat. Upright and (d) oblong medium folio, 5 pieces [cf. AuUO1849mf-1a-c, -e]; margins; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968.
73rd in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Hungarian hussar, in royal blue uniform, gold trim, with sabre at shoulder, riding toward left. 73rd in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Hungarian hussar, in royal blue uniform, gold trim, with sabre at shoulder, riding toward left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset.Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 73. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
Colored lithograph by A. Maillol after Vte. de B., after L.; standing uniform figure, right hand on hip, facing right, outdoors. Colored lithograph by A. Maillol after Vte. de B., after L.; standing uniform figure, right hand on hip, facing right, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins intact; soiled. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.
2nd in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; uniform figure of hussar, standing at attention, with sabre at shoulder. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. 2nd in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; uniform figure of hussar, standing at attention, with sabre at shoulder. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. Upright folio, unbound in album; no margins; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 11unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. One soldier sitting on a horse, facing left. One of a collection of 11unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. One soldier sitting on a horse, facing left. Upright, slightly soiled, unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
Hand-colored lithograph of (Hussard au Galop), with trees added in left background. Hand-colored lithograph of (Hussard au Galop), with trees added in left background. Upright, matted; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.
Lithograph by and after Charlet, (printed by Engelmann); 3/4 rear view of hussar riding towards right. Lithograph by and after Charlet, (printed by Engelmann); 3/4 rear view of hussar riding towards right. Upright; one of a pair of prints; margins; slightly soiled; said to be one of first 2 lithographs of Charlet. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger.
Lithographic proof (by and?) after Vernet, signed; printed by Lasteyrie; dismounted hussar holding horse by bridle and fondling young servant woman at country tavern entrance. Lithographic proof (by and?) after Vernet, signed; printed by Lasteyrie; dismounted hussar holding horse by bridle and fondling young servant woman at country tavern entrance. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.
Lithograph by and after Menut (Marie-Alexandre Alophe); full-length figure (of Raffet?) outdoors, wearing hussar litevka. Lithograph by and after Menut (Marie-Alexandre Alophe); full-length figure (of Raffet?) outdoors, wearing hussar litevka. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; margins soiled. Title supplied by cataloger printed signature: A. Menut annotation: Auguste Raffet
One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Hussar officer (William IV?) c. 1830; full-length profile, facing left, heightened in gold; signed on back by G. Crowhurst. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Hussar officer (William IV?) c. 1830; full-length profile, facing left, heightened in gold; signed on back by G. Crowhurst. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
29th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; 3 images of the same hussar officer in dress coat, writhing and gesticulating in exaggerated mourning near grave. 29th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; 3 images of the same hussar officer in dress coat, writhing and gesticulating in exaggerated mourning near grave. Oblong small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 3 original watercolors initialed C.P.F.. Hussar on rearing horse. [See also: Awfully dull; and Who is to pay the piper? Mr. Campbell.] One of a collection of 3 original watercolors initialed C.P.F.. Hussar on rearing horse. [See also: Awfully dull; and Who is to pay the piper? Mr. Campbell.] No margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor drawing showing hussar and peasant woman dancing, with soldier and men, women and children spectators and musicians in the background. Original watercolor drawing showing hussar and peasant woman dancing, with soldier and men, women and children spectators and musicians in the background. Oblong, matted small folio; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Light blue jacket from behind; back of Grenadier with red coat. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Light blue jacket from behind; back of Grenadier with red coat. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; matted, trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original wash drawing signed and dated: 'J. De La Rue, invt. 1787'; mounted hussar firing pistol at fleeing mounted driver of small artillery wagon. Original wash drawing signed and dated: 'J. De La Rue, invt. 1787'; mounted hussar firing pistol at fleeing mounted driver of small artillery wagon. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
Color aquatint caricature by G. Cruikshank after Crowquill (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester); dismounted hussar smoking long clay pipe prancing by disgruntled old veteran in uniform, outdoors. Color aquatint caricature by G. Cruikshank after Crowquill (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester); dismounted hussar smoking long clay pipe prancing by disgruntled old veteran in uniform, outdoors. Upright; margins intact; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Color lithograph plate by and after Burger, printed by W. Korn, dated 1859 by artist, being one plate (of 6?) from 'Das Preussische Heer'; hussar walking through woods. Color lithograph plate by and after Burger, printed by W. Korn, dated 1859 by artist, being one plate (of 6?) from 'Das Preussische Heer'; hussar walking through woods. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact, margins soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
