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 collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figures in tan and green on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figures in tan and green on brown horse facing right. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some light staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure on gray/blue paper facing left and holding sword. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure on gray/blue paper facing left and holding sword. Small, foxed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in black and gray on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in black and gray on brown horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slight foxing. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of manuscript tile page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with sword. One of a collection of manuscript tile page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with sword. Small, foxed and yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
10th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; mounted officer and two lancers, all in white uniforms and turbans, gold trim, in desert landscape. 10th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; mounted officer and two lancers, all in white uniforms and turbans, gold trim, in desert landscape. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.
Original watercolor signed by Heath; mounted drummer in conversation with standing trumpeter, showing front and back of uniforms, other figures in background. Original watercolor signed by Heath; mounted drummer in conversation with standing trumpeter, showing front and back of uniforms, other figures in background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Unsigned original oil painting on paper; line of mounted bandsmen in state dress with kettle-drum and horns. Unsigned original oil painting on paper; line of mounted bandsmen in state dress with kettle-drum and horns. Small oblong folio, arched at top, matted; no margins; clean. London, auction, 1953. Title provided by cataloger.
Subject: Guards Crimean War Memorial depicting three Scots Fusilier Guards above plinth bearing the word 'Crimea'; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Subject: Guards Crimean War Memorial depicting three Scots Fusilier Guards above plinth bearing the word 'Crimea'; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Title continues: Military Quadrille, containing the most favourite marches performed by the bands of the Household troops, arranged by C. Godfrey Junr, Band Master, Scots Fusileer [sic] Guards. Pr. 4/-
Original watercolor singed by Wall; uniform figure on rearing horse facing right, landscape background. Original watercolor singed by Wall; uniform figure on rearing horse facing right, landscape background. Small upright, matted; no margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Lithograph by Brun after Hennon-Dubois, printed by Villain, relief frieze showing figures of military and patriotic heroes. Lithograph by Brun after Hennon-Dubois, printed by Villain, relief frieze showing figures of military and patriotic heroes. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. label: Houchard. Kellermann. Daboville. Lefebvre. Augereau. Gouvion St. Cyr. Eugène, Joséphine Beauharnais. David. Gossec. Rouget de Lisle. caption: Hennon-Dubois del. caption: Lith. de Villain caption: Brun sculp.
Unsigned original watercolor; standing barefoot uniform figure holding bent stick in right hand. Unsigned original watercolor; standing barefoot uniform figure holding bent stick in right hand. Small upright, matted; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure with walking stick in left hand and right hand on hip near dagger; building in right background. One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure with walking stick in left hand and right hand on hip near dagger; building in right background. Bound in maroon cloth, red leather label stamped gold "H. Ulrich & P. Mayr - Military Costume - c. 1590"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a suite of 12 mounted copper engraved plates by Heinrich Ullrich, one or after Mayr, showing military dress of various ranks. Figure holding plate in left hand. One of a suite of 12 mounted copper engraved plates by Heinrich Ullrich, one or after Mayr, showing military dress of various ranks. Figure holding plate in left hand. Bound in 3/4 red morocco decorated gold and red marble boards, no title. London. 1949
One of a collection of 8 small mounted engravings, some by and after G.W., of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. One of a collection of 8 small mounted engravings, some by and after G.W., of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. Oblong; in red cloth album, maroon leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1963.
1st in collection of 3 lithographs by and after Charlet, lithographs by Gihaut frères; winter scene, peasant welcoming soldier into old farmhouse, child looking from door. 1st in collection of 3 lithographs by and after Charlet, lithographs by Gihaut frères; winter scene, peasant welcoming soldier into old farmhouse, child looking from door. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs."
12th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing hospital steward in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, field hat; winter landscape background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 31, 1901 12th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing hospital steward in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, field hat; winter landscape background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 31, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. N.Y., Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
Original sepia pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Shannon, of standing patients in robes, gathered around in a hospital room; another patient lying on a cot next to them; Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Original sepia pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Shannon, of standing patients in robes, gathered around in a hospital room; another patient lying on a cot next to them; Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, showing three men in pajamas involved in checker game while sitting on hospital cots; 8th General Hospital, Noumea, New Caledonia. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, showing three men in pajamas involved in checker game while sitting on hospital cots; 8th General Hospital, Noumea, New Caledonia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich; figure in plumed hat holding long pole, building in right background. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich; figure in plumed hat holding long pole, building in right background. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume; figure with helmet loading musket, tents and building in background. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume; figure with helmet loading musket, tents and building in background. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 5 etched plates by and after Klein of horses including 3 showing horses with soldiers or in military use, mounted in album. Two horses (one mounted) drinking water. One of a collection of 5 etched plates by and after Klein of horses including 3 showing horses with soldiers or in military use, mounted in album. Two horses (one mounted) drinking water. Small oblong folio; red cloth, white leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Collodion print sepia photograph; 3 children on horseback being taught by mounted British officer, and woman in grassy park, with Indian attendant on foot, women watching from paved walkway, Indians in trees in the background; identifying note on verso (from Frederick Todd India album). Collodion print sepia photograph; 3 children on horseback being taught by mounted British officer, and woman in grassy park, with Indian attendant on foot, women watching from paved walkway, Indians in trees in the background; identifying note on verso (from Frederick Todd India album). Oblong; no margins; clean. No. 4047 title provided by cataloger
Second in a collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; mounted Indian soldier with rifle Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "C.C.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1840". London, Lawson, 1966
11th in set of 12 engravings by and after Maes; side view of horse, with blanket and stirrups, facing right. 11th in set of 12 engravings by and after Maes; side view of horse, with blanket and stirrups, facing right. Oblong folio, bound; narrow margins; slightly stained; in blue cloth portfolio, white label stamped gold "Soldats & Chevaux - T. Maas - Paris, 17th cent.". title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Norie; group of 22 standing and mounted uniform figures from various regiments, artillery, engineers, staff etc., in front of Horse Guards building. Original watercolor signed by Norie; group of 22 standing and mounted uniform figures from various regiments, artillery, engineers, staff etc., in front of Horse Guards building. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
Unsigned original ink and watercolor drawing (by Lami); dismounted standing figure of trooper in marching order, standing figure of officer of Life Guards in stable dress in background, smaller mounted figure in distance. Unsigned original ink and watercolor drawing (by Lami); dismounted standing figure of trooper in marching order, standing figure of officer of Life Guards in stable dress in background, smaller mounted figure in distance. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Presented 1959, by Sir Leigh Ashton, London.
One of two original watercolors, signed H. Heath; mounted standard-bearer, facing left, outdoors. One of two original watercolors, signed H. Heath; mounted standard-bearer, facing left, outdoors. Upright; margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Hunt); perspective view of parade ground, Horse Guards building and other surrounding buildings in background, small soldier and civilian figures in foreground. Original unsigned watercolor (by Hunt); perspective view of parade ground, Horse Guards building and other surrounding buildings in background, small soldier and civilian figures in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, 1960.
Unsigned original semi-caricature watercolor (by Cruikshank); standing uniform figure, outdoors, facing left, right hand thrust into tunic. Unsigned original semi-caricature watercolor (by Cruikshank); standing uniform figure, outdoors, facing left, right hand thrust into tunic. Upright, matted; narrow margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.