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.
Sepia stipple and line engraving by Cardon after Johns; oval bust portrait in uniform, enframement of military trophies and imperial regalia. Sepia stipple and line engraving by Cardon after Johns; oval bust portrait in uniform, enframement of military trophies and imperial regalia. Small upright; margins trimmed; matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Hand-colored aquatint by Bartolozzi and Sandby after West, published January 15, 1782; full-length portrait in uniform, on deck of ship, other ships in harbor in left background. Hand-colored aquatint by Bartolozzi and Sandby after West, published January 15, 1782; full-length portrait in uniform, on deck of ship, other ships in harbor in left background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
Copper engraving by R. Sheppard after White; bust portrait in armor, hatless, in oval enframement with arms below. Copper engraving by R. Sheppard after White; bust portrait in armor, hatless, in oval enframement with arms below. Upright medium folio, mounted on gray paper; margins trimmed; slightly foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
Mezzotint by J. Simon after Dahl; oval bust portrait in armor and court mantle. Mezzotint by J. Simon after Dahl; oval bust portrait in armor and court mantle. Upright folio, mounted on white board; margins severely trimmed; soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Hand-colored engraving (proof?) by Skelton after Beechey, published May 1st, 1816; half-length portrait in Highland uniform. Hand-colored engraving (proof?) by Skelton after Beechey, published May 1st, 1816; half-length portrait in Highland uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.
Colored mezzotint by Ward after Harlow, published Feby. 6th, 1811; equestrian portrait in (incorrectly colored) hussar uniform, riding toward right, waving sword; hussars following in left background. Colored mezzotint by Ward after Harlow, published Feby. 6th, 1811; equestrian portrait in (incorrectly colored) hussar uniform, riding toward right, waving sword; hussars following in left background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving (by S. Bennett), published Octr. 1801; full-length portrait, mounted, in uniform, sword upraised in right hand, facing left. Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving (by S. Bennett), published Octr. 1801; full-length portrait, mounted, in uniform, sword upraised in right hand, facing left. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly yellowed.
Color mezzotint by and after Smith published May 30th, 1792; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, leaning against horse. Color mezzotint by and after Smith published May 30th, 1792; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, leaning against horse. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Colored mezzotint by Smith after Gainsborough, published Jany. 1st 1785 (1782?); full-length portrait in uniform of Horse Grenadier Guards, hat in hand, leaning against horse. Colored mezzotint by Smith after Gainsborough, published Jany. 1st 1785 (1782?); full-length portrait in uniform of Horse Grenadier Guards, hat in hand, leaning against horse. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Engraving by Edward Smith; oval bust portrait in Garter(?) cloak. Engraving by Edward Smith; oval bust portrait in Garter(?) cloak. Small upright, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Stipple-engraving by E. Scott after Lawrence 'from a Bust by J. Lochee'; oval 3/4-length portrait in uniform with star and ribbon of Garter, background of columns and drapery. Stipple-engraving by E. Scott after Lawrence 'from a Bust by J. Lochee'; oval 3/4-length portrait in uniform with star and ribbon of Garter, background of columns and drapery. Upright, matted; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform. Engraved by J. Wright after J. Jackson; color. One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform. Engraved by J. Wright after J. Jackson; color. Upright folio; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.
Engraving by A.W. Warren after Corbould, published Octr. 15, 1803; full-length figure, leaning on sword, tent encampment in landscape background. Engraving by A.W. Warren after Corbould, published Octr. 15, 1803; full-length figure, leaning on sword, tent encampment in landscape background. Upright 8-sided; margins trimmed; dull. Illustration to Lyttleton's 'History of England' (1803). N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a pair of hand-colored copper engravings; equestrian military portraits, battle scenes in background. [See also: The Imperial General the Prince of Saxe Cobourg Commander in chief of the Allied Army.] One of a pair of hand-colored copper engravings; equestrian military portraits, battle scenes in background. [See also: The Imperial General the Prince of Saxe Cobourg Commander in chief of the Allied Army.] Upright; margins; worn, stained.
Hand-colored mezzotint published May 12th, 1794; equestrian portrait, full-length, in uniform, riding towards left. Hand-colored mezzotint published May 12th, 1794; equestrian portrait, full-length, in uniform, riding towards left. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored mezzotint, unsigned; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, pointing with left hand, sword in right. Colored mezzotint, unsigned; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, pointing with left hand, sword in right. Small; margins severely trimmed; worn, soiled. In large red cloth portfolio, white leather label "Austrian Military Portraits." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Mezzotint by Philip Corbutt (pseudonym of Richard Purcell) after Ziesenis; half-length portrait, hatless, in uniform and order. Mezzotint by Philip Corbutt (pseudonym of Richard Purcell) after Ziesenis; half-length portrait, hatless, in uniform and order. Upright folio; mounted on cream paper; plate mark, margins trimmed close; worn, stained, edges foxed and torn.
Mezzotint engraved by Spooner, (printed by Richard Purcell, pseudonym of Philip Corbutt) after Ziesenis; half-length portrait, hatless, in uniform and order. Mezzotint engraved by Spooner, (printed by Richard Purcell, pseudonym of Philip Corbutt) after Ziesenis; half-length portrait, hatless, in uniform and order. Small upright, plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Stipple-engraving by Smith after Beechey, published Decr. 1, 1804; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, attendant with horse at left, garden urn on pedestal at right, cavalry figures in background. Stipple-engraving by Smith after Beechey, published Decr. 1, 1804; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, attendant with horse at left, garden urn on pedestal at right, cavalry figures in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Color mezzotint by Ward after Beechey; equestrian portrait in general's uniform, riding toward left. Color mezzotint by Ward after Beechey; equestrian portrait in general's uniform, riding toward left. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Color stipple engraving by Bourlier after Beechey, published 19 May 1806; oval bust portrait in uniform and hat. Color stipple engraving by Bourlier after Beechey, published 19 May 1806; oval bust portrait in uniform and hat. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Copper-engraving by Skelton, published Oct. 25, 1810; bust portrait in uniform and hat. Copper-engraving by Skelton, published Oct. 25, 1810; bust portrait in uniform and hat. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Hand-colored aquatint by Pollard after Mason; panoramic view of review on plain in countryside. King, officers and spectators in left foreground including women and children, lady spectator alighting from carriage at right. Hand-colored aquatint by Pollard after Mason; panoramic view of review on plain in countryside. King, officers and spectators in left foreground including women and children, lady spectator alighting from carriage at right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Original black and white photograph of King George VI in a German half-track vehicle during his visit to Aldershot. Original black and white photograph of King George VI in a German half-track vehicle during his visit to Aldershot. Medium oblong folio; no margins; clean.
Engraving by Edward Smith; oval bust profile portrait in uniform(?), hatless, with Garter sash and star. Engraving by Edward Smith; oval bust profile portrait in uniform(?), hatless, with Garter sash and star. Small upright, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Colored aquatint by R. Havell Jr. after Wild [published by Sir George Nayler]; view of center portion and entrance of Carlton House with assemblage of the king, heralds, knights, Yeomen of the Guard, Life Guards etc. under and near portico. Colored aquatint by R. Havell Jr. after Wild [published by Sir George Nayler]; view of center portion and entrance of Carlton House with assemblage of the king, heralds, knights, Yeomen of the Guard, Life Guards etc. under and near portico. Print severely trimmed and missing large portion of caption. From the series 'The Coronation of George the Fourth'.
Aquatint; view of catafalque attended by guards , heralds etc. in draped hall. Aquatint; view of catafalque attended by guards , heralds etc. in draped hall. Upright; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
1st in collection of 10 chromolithographic plates after Wollen; King George V, mounted, with duke and general, reviewing infantry on field. 1st in collection of 10 chromolithographic plates after Wollen; King George V, mounted, with duke and general, reviewing infantry on field. Large folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label stampedgold; some worn or soiled. London, Maggs, 1955.
Color lithograph by Dickinson Brothers; Lord Cardigan in hussar uniform, pointing with sword, riding toward left, trumpeter following, smaller hussar figure in left background. Color lithograph by Dickinson Brothers; Lord Cardigan in hussar uniform, pointing with sword, riding toward left, trumpeter following, smaller hussar figure in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margins slightly soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.
