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.
Lithograph, by Alophe, after Comte-Calix; 3/4-length uniform portrait of young guardsman, holding rifle, Paris barricade and buildings in background. Lithograph, by Alophe, after Comte-Calix; 3/4-length uniform portrait of young guardsman, holding rifle, Paris barricade and buildings in background. Upright folio; margins; clean. Martin, a youth of fourteen, took four standards from the tops of barricades in Paris. For his gallantry, he was awarded the cross of the Legion of Honor by Cavaignac
7th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in brown-trimmed, moss-green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with moss-green saddle blanket. 7th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in brown-trimmed, moss-green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with moss-green saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
10th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of fusilier (from Hompesch, Malta) in green jacket, red trim, red trousers, black shako, looking toward right. 10th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of fusilier (from Hompesch, Malta) in green jacket, red trim, red trousers, black shako, looking toward right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
Tinted lithographed plate by Dufourmantelle after Meissonier, printed by Bertauts; standing figure from the period of Henri II in part armor with lance or pike, drum, armor etc. on floor in background. From: 'Les Artistes Anciens et Modernes', plate 152 Tinted lithographed plate by Dufourmantelle after Meissonier, printed by Bertauts; standing figure from the period of Henri II in part armor with lance or pike, drum, armor etc. on floor in background. From: 'Les Artistes Anciens et Modernes', plate 152 Upright folio; margins intact; clean. South Lincoln, Mass., Marino, 1962.
Scene in city square in front of grand building with crowds cheering figure on steps on October 15, 1840. From the original oil painting in the Berlin-Charlottenburg palace Scene in city square in front of grand building with crowds cheering figure on steps on October 15, 1840. From the original oil painting in the Berlin-Charlottenburg palace Large oblong folio; margins; foxed. Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2007
Original pencil drawing on paper by Candidate K. R. Rittmann; man seated on chest writing Original pencil drawing on paper by Candidate K. R. Rittmann; man seated on chest writing Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
1 of 6 color prints inscribed 'Elf' (pseudonym of Lt. Col. Edmund Lomax Fraser, 3rd King's Royal Rifle Corps); humorous scene of soldiers and sailors in boat, some dancing, smoke pipes, others fishing, General Wolseley pours a cup of tea for General Gordon. After a series of watercolors in the National Army Museum, London 1 of 6 color prints inscribed 'Elf' (pseudonym of Lt. Col. Edmund Lomax Fraser, 3rd King's Royal Rifle Corps); humorous scene of soldiers and sailors in boat, some dancing, smoke pipes, others fishing, General Wolseley pours a cup of tea for General Gordon. After a series of watercolors in the National Army Museum, London Small folio. London, David Cohen Fine Art, 2015. 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/)
words by Howard Johnson and Coleman Goetz ; music by Geo. W. Meyer. For voice and piano. Caption title. Introduced by: Belle Brooks. Variant advertisements. Cover illustration: drawing of U.S. transport ships / [rose symbol]; photograph of Bailey and Cowan. Also published for: band, orchestra, male quartette.
Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; corner of Nissen hut, bunk at right, coal stove in center, chair at left. Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; corner of Nissen hut, bunk at right, coal stove in center, chair at left. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
One of a pair of color lithographs by Currier & Ives; in each, soldier embracing woman, child nearby, on country road, house in background. See also: Off for the war, the soldier's adieu. One of a pair of color lithographs by Currier & Ives; in each, soldier embracing woman, child nearby, on country road, house in background. See also: Off for the war, the soldier's adieu. Small medium folio, one of 2 prints; matted; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed, tear at lower margin. N.Y., E. Weyhe, 1942.
Subject: Returning mounted Life Guards being welcomed and cheered by men and women. Subject: Returning mounted Life Guards being welcomed and cheered by men and women. Title continues: composed by George Ison. Price 4/-
Subject: Bust portait of Burnaby '(From a photograph by R.W. Thrupp, Photographer to the Queen, Birmingham)'; T. Packer Lith. Subject: Bust portait of Burnaby '(From a photograph by R.W. Thrupp, Photographer to the Queen, Birmingham)'; T. Packer Lith. Title continues: "We talk of deeds of glory." Written by Charles Tracy; music by T. Kent. Sung amidst enthusiastic applause by Charles Godfrey.
One of three (of 24) color lithographic plate by and after Swarsbreck; frontal view of palace, with Highland soldiers and men, women and children, dogs. One of three (of 24) color lithographic plate by and after Swarsbreck; frontal view of palace, with Highland soldiers and men, women and children, dogs. From 'Sketches in Scotland Drawn from Nature and on Stone' by S.D. Swarbreck (1839) Philadelphia, Sessler, 1944.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch. Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951 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/)
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
25th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted officer in white uniform, dark gray trim, facing left. 25th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted officer in white uniform, dark gray trim, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 19 bandsmen and soldiers marching left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) 1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 19 bandsmen and soldiers marching left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) Giant oblong folio. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1966. 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/)
One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.
One of 6 original watercolors; five soldiers with guns and swords, two soldiers in light-blue uniform, three soldiers in dark-blue uniform. One of 6 original watercolors; five soldiers with guns and swords, two soldiers in light-blue uniform, three soldiers in dark-blue uniform.
1 watercolor in sketchbook; rear view of three WACs 1 watercolor in sketchbook; rear view of three WACs Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender. Small folio. Gift of the artist, 1994 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/)
Humorous depiction of Infantryman from Dutch army by Draner (Jules Renard). Humorous depiction of Infantryman from Dutch army by Draner (Jules Renard).
1st in pair of original watercolor sketches signed by Scharf; standing uniform figure holding grounded rifle. 1st in pair of original watercolor sketches signed by Scharf; standing uniform figure holding grounded rifle. Small upright folio; margins intact. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.
21st in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of officer in dark blue coat, white trousers, holding walking stick. 21st in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of officer in dark blue coat, white trousers, holding walking stick. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
4th in collection of 15 mounted original ink and watercolor caricatures signed by Woodward; sergeant pushing recruit's chin so his hat falls off; 2nd sergeant lecturing recruit at right. 4th in collection of 15 mounted original ink and watercolor caricatures signed by Woodward; sergeant pushing recruit's chin so his hat falls off; 2nd sergeant lecturing recruit at right. Folio and small folio, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue cloth slipcase st. gold; some stained; from Woodin collection. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.
One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837-24th November 1838. Figure in tent calling out to another figure. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837-24th November 1838. Figure in tent calling out to another figure. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki coat reading from small red book. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki coat reading from small red book. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
1st in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; standing dragoon in red coat, yellow trim, high boots, drawing sword. 1st in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; standing dragoon in red coat, yellow trim, high boots, drawing sword. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copies from various artists or documents. Figure in red coat and tall black boots. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copies from various artists or documents. Figure in red coat and tall black boots. Slightly yellowed; back soiled; unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
