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.
Hand-colored etched caricature (after Cruikshank); British soldiers about to carve up cow at right and entreated for pieces by row of tattered French soldiers. Hand-colored etched caricature (after Cruikshank); British soldiers about to carve up cow at right and entreated for pieces by row of tattered French soldiers. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled; repaired tear; poor impression. London, Spencer, 1955.
15th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen with rifles, in light blue coats. 15th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen with rifles, in light blue coats. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Colored lithograph by Walker after Atkinson, numbered 14, published January 1st, 1859; Hodson leading Indian cavalry in skirmish with mounted mutineers, fort in left distance. Colored lithograph by Walker after Atkinson, numbered 14, published January 1st, 1859; Hodson leading Indian cavalry in skirmish with mounted mutineers, fort in left distance. From Atkinson's 'The Campaign in India, 1857-58'. London, Parker Gallery.
Original ink drawing, signed and dated by artist; front view of soldier seated at cafe table, reading book; soda bottle on table, 2nd chair at right. Original ink drawing, signed and dated by artist; front view of soldier seated at cafe table, reading book; soda bottle on table, 2nd chair at right. Upright folio; no margins; clean.
Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; rear view of soldier seated at small round table, two empty chairs at right. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; rear view of soldier seated at small round table, two empty chairs at right. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean.
14th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 oval insignia of golden eagle with Lorraine cross on background of silver-blue leaf, both dated 1940. 14th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 oval insignia of golden eagle with Lorraine cross on background of silver-blue leaf, both dated 1940. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Colored lithograph by and after Oeynhausen, printed by J.G. Fritzsche; soldiers relaxing with young peasant woman near part of ruined building. Colored lithograph by and after Oeynhausen, printed by J.G. Fritzsche; soldiers relaxing with young peasant woman near part of ruined building. Upright folio; margins intact. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.
Stipple- and line-engraving by and after Josi; bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Stipple- and line-engraving by and after Josi; bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Upright folio; margins slightly trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. Title: Hoche. Mort à Wetzlar le 19 Septe 1797. Agé 30 Ans. Caption: Dessiné Gravé & Publié par C. Josi dans le Kalverstraat a Amsterdam Caption: London Publiehd Jany theset 1798 by Colnaghi & Co No 122 (?) Pall Mall
One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure standing near tents with hat in right hand. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure standing near tents with hat in right hand. Small upright folio; plate marks; margins trimmed; in blue, beige and white decorated board slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction 1966.
One of a pair of stipple-engravings; bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. One of a pair of stipple-engravings; bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. Upright small, plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. title: Hoche Französischer General in der Vendée und am Rhein geftorben im Jahre 1797. caption: Zu finden bey den Gebrübern Klauber.
One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wergman. Casualty on ground behind soldier with bow. One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wergman. Casualty on ground behind soldier with bow. Reproduced in The Cosmopolitan, Vol. XVII (October 1894), page 646. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News
Original pen and ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by Murphy, of a G.I. in a jeep stopping to pick up several WACS who are hitch-hiking. Comment written on bottom of drawing: G.I.'s are very prone to give WACS a ride, for some reason! Original pen and ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by Murphy, of a G.I. in a jeep stopping to pick up several WACS who are hitch-hiking. Comment written on bottom of drawing: G.I.'s are very prone to give WACS a ride, for some reason! 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.
Original oil painting for poster, signed and dated "Pvt. Ardis Hughes '42"; 3/4-length figure of infantryman on the attack, swinging rifle with bayonet over shoulder. Original oil painting for poster, signed and dated "Pvt. Ardis Hughes '42"; 3/4-length figure of infantryman on the attack, swinging rifle with bayonet over shoulder. In wooden frame. Gift of the artist.
Partially hand colored or tinted engraved plate; game-sheet celebrating jubilee of Vrede, 1738, with 70 lunette illustrations bordered by elongated scroll and including 26 engraved portraits (of which 19 show military or naval costume) and 44 battle scenes, views, blasons, inscriptions etc. of the history of the Netherlands Partially hand colored or tinted engraved plate; game-sheet celebrating jubilee of Vrede, 1738, with 70 lunette illustrations bordered by elongated scroll and including 26 engraved portraits (of which 19 show military or naval costume) and 44 battle scenes, views, blasons, inscriptions etc. of the history of the Netherlands Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.
One of a pair of lithograph plates after V. Adam, having 2 portraits (Junot; Massena) and 7 military scenes, printed by Lemercier. One of a pair of lithograph plates after V. Adam, having 2 portraits (Junot; Massena) and 7 military scenes, printed by Lemercier. Upright folio; margins trimmed; very soiled, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
One of a pair of lithographic plates after Victor Adam, having 2 military portraits (Augereau; Berthier) and 7 vignettes of battle and military scenes after N. Maurin, printed by Lemercier. One of a pair of lithographic plates after Victor Adam, having 2 military portraits (Augereau; Berthier) and 7 vignettes of battle and military scenes after N. Maurin, printed by Lemercier. Upright folio; margins trimmed; very soiled, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
Mezzotint by Cousins after Lawrence, published Sept. 1, 1830; 3/4-length seated portrait in ceremonial dress and orders. Mezzotint by Cousins after Lawrence, published Sept. 1, 1830; 3/4-length seated portrait in ceremonial dress and orders. Upright folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled, worn. Newport, Hoffman Sale.
Unsigned mezzotint engraving (by Miller after van Dijk, 1741?); 'Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange and Nassau; whole-length on horseback, wearing a powdered wig, armour, a sword and a sash, holding a baton in his right hand, cavalry with drums in left background, a large plain with infantry formations in centre background' -- British Museum. [Note: the engraving is taken from an earlier one after a painting by Godfrey Kneller depicting Frederick Duke of Schonberg]. Unsigned mezzotint engraving (by Miller after van Dijk, 1741?); 'Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange and Nassau; whole-length on horseback, wearing a powdered wig, armour, a sword and a sash, holding a baton in his right hand, cavalry with drums in left background, a large plain with infantry formations in centre background' -- British Museum. [Note: the engraving is taken from an earlier one after a painting by Godfrey Kneller depicting Frederick Duke of Schonberg]. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Mezzotint by and after Bockman, 1747; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on baton. Mezzotint by and after Bockman, 1747; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on baton. Upright, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn; repaired tears, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Stipple-engraving by Meyer after Chalon; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning on cannon, plumed hat in right hand. Stipple-engraving by Meyer after Chalon; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning on cannon, plumed hat in right hand. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Color mezzotint by Say after Beechey, published April 26, 1807; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, outdoors. Color mezzotint by Say after Beechey, published April 26, 1807; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Hand-colored copper-engraving by Baron after Wootton; Cumberland mounted in uniform, with aides at right, dead and wounded Scotsmen on ground, battle in left background. Hand-colored copper-engraving by Baron after Wootton; Cumberland mounted in uniform, with aides at right, dead and wounded Scotsmen on ground, battle in left background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Mezzotint by J. Faber, 1753, after D. M(orier); oval half-length portrait in armor. Mezzotint by J. Faber, 1753, after D. M(orier); oval half-length portrait in armor. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1950.
Color aquatint by E. Scriven and J. Hill after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); royalties and military suite riding through park towards right in center, cheering spectators and children in right and left foreground. Color aquatint by E. Scriven and J. Hill after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); royalties and military suite riding through park towards right in center, cheering spectators and children in right and left foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, edges worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Color aquatint; view of bridge crowded with parade of soldiers, spectators etc., numerous boats and barges on river below. Color aquatint; view of bridge crowded with parade of soldiers, spectators etc., numerous boats and barges on river below. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand-colored etching (after Dighton?); full-length equestrian portrait in uniform and Garter ribbon, facing right, small figures of cavalry and tents in background. Hand-colored etching (after Dighton?); full-length equestrian portrait in uniform and Garter ribbon, facing right, small figures of cavalry and tents in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Stipple engraving by J. Godby after Pelegrini; bust portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Stipple engraving by J. Godby after Pelegrini; bust portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Hand-colored aquatint by V. Green after Schmidt; oval half-length portrait in uniform and order, hatless. Hand-colored aquatint by V. Green after Schmidt; oval half-length portrait in uniform and order, hatless. Upright folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1971.