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 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings. Intense battle scene on field between mounted soldiers and troops on foot. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings. Intense battle scene on field between mounted soldiers and troops on foot. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Boy putting Red Cross service emblem on window. Boy putting Red Cross service emblem on window. Jessie Willcox Smith. Printed in colors on white paper. Promotional goal: U.S. G21. 1918. Copyright by the American Red Cross.
From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in dark blue uniform, red fez and trim, playing drum. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in dark blue uniform, red fez and trim, playing drum. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.
26th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; panoramic battle scene, artillery unit behind rocks in left foreground, vast battle on plain in distance, ridge at right, town in far distance, gun battery in left foreground. 26th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; panoramic battle scene, artillery unit behind rocks in left foreground, vast battle on plain in distance, ridge at right, town in far distance, gun battery in left foreground. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.
One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; 3/4-length portrait in artillery uniform, leaning on cannon, unsigned. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; 3/4-length portrait in artillery uniform, leaning on cannon, unsigned. Small folio, margins trimmed, yellowed, soiled; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
35th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; officer of state security services (N.K.V.D.?) in brown jacket, walking forward, hands in pockets, looking right. 35th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; officer of state security services (N.K.V.D.?) in brown jacket, walking forward, hands in pockets, looking right. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
2nd in collection of 7 (crude) unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors; militia officer in royal blue jacket, white leggings, red trim, holding upright sword. 2nd in collection of 7 (crude) unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors; militia officer in royal blue jacket, white leggings, red trim, holding upright sword. Upright, unbound, matted; in folio green cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1965.
5th in collection of 7 (crude) unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors; militia officer in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, shako, holding upright sword. 5th in collection of 7 (crude) unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors; militia officer in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, shako, holding upright sword. Upright, unbound, matted; in folio green cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1965.
1st in collection of 7 (crude) unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors; militia officer in gray jacket, black leggings, red trim, shako, holding sword. 1st in collection of 7 (crude) unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors; militia officer in gray jacket, black leggings, red trim, shako, holding sword. Upright, unbound, matted; in folio green cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1965.
6th 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 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, 1st with 3 stars on dark blue background, gold border, 2nd with gold zigzag stripe on russet background. 6th 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 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, 1st with 3 stars on dark blue background, gold border, 2nd with gold zigzag stripe on russet background. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
From a collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits; mounted prince holding baton, facing left, cavalry battle raging in background. From a collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits; mounted prince holding baton, facing left, cavalry battle raging in background. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; cleaned; in 1/2-green and red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951
Hand-colored engraved plate by and after Schutz; perspective view of city from Belvedere Palace terrace, showing parterre in foreground and small figures of promenaders, some military. Hand-colored engraved plate by and after Schutz; perspective view of city from Belvedere Palace terrace, showing parterre in foreground and small figures of promenaders, some military. Large oblong folio; margins slightly trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue with blue feathered hat. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue with blue feathered hat. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved plates plus title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in salmon, playing oboe, white riding white horse. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved plates plus title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in salmon, playing oboe, white riding white horse. Small upright folio, unbound, yellowed, soiled, edges worn; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1957.
7th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of pikemen in dark green, with ornamental gold facings. 7th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of pikemen in dark green, with ornamental gold facings. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of uniform parts, including hats, a shoe, and badges. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of uniform parts, including hats, a shoe, and badges. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
words by Chester R. Hovey ; music by Ralph F. Beegan. March for voice and piano. Cover title. Page 1 unnumbered. Dedicated to: General John J. Pershing. Advertisement for another song: p. [4] War slogans: p. [4] Cover illustration: photograph of John J. Pershing and drawing of Uncle Sam.
Pencil and watercolor drawing signed by Simpson; half-length portrait of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force', Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, April 9, 1879 Pencil and watercolor drawing signed by Simpson; half-length portrait of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force', Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, April 9, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)
Emaciated man wearing cap and supporting himself on crutches; building in left background Emaciated man wearing cap and supporting himself on crutches; building in left background Upright small folio. Signed in pencil "Riva Helfond 1942" lower right margin. Boston, Childs Gallery, 2016 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 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and carrying gun, marching from the left towards the right. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and carrying gun, marching from the left towards the right. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.
1st of 7 copper-engravings by and after Fridrich, of Silesian soldiers (in Latin and German); group of 11 standing and mounted Hungarian troops, resting near tree in right background. 1st of 7 copper-engravings by and after Fridrich, of Silesian soldiers (in Latin and German); group of 11 standing and mounted Hungarian troops, resting near tree in right background. Small, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "J.A. Fridrich. Hungarian troops. 1744"; title-page soiled, yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
4th of 4 original ink drawings by Hoffman; uniform figure of mounted cavalryman with saber, facing right. 4th of 4 original ink drawings by Hoffman; uniform figure of mounted cavalryman with saber, facing right. Upright folio, 4 pieces, 2 matted; margins; slightly soiled. Munich, Wölfle, 1954.
Hussar on rearing horse, soldiers advancing to battle in background. Hussar on rearing horse, soldiers advancing to battle in background. Composed and arranged for the piano forte or harp and dedicated to Lady Burten by Joseph Hart. 'The celebrity this beautiful set of quadrilles have obtained from the nobility's sanction, has induced some persons to publish others under the same name, the public are requested to observe the genuine are signed' Price 3/-
1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)
Original pencil drawing by Pfc Karl R. Rittmann; soldier seated Original pencil drawing by Pfc Karl R. Rittmann; soldier seated 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/)
Original pencil sketch of a bust portrait of a sailor, Harry Dhingldecker, without a shirt, and with his cap, seated on a beach facing left. Original pencil sketch of a bust portrait of a sailor, Harry Dhingldecker, without a shirt, and with his cap, seated on a beach facing left. Upright medium folio; matted; no margins; tear in right margin, crease in upper right corner.
Steel(?) engraved plate from book; 3 mounted officers at right; battle in background. Steel(?) engraved plate from book; 3 mounted officers at right; battle in background. Oblong; margins; foxed, torn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
words by J.L. Young ; music by J.W. Alfred Cluett. For voice, SATB chorus and piano. Engraved title page with illustration of a soldier with his arm around a woman, pointing to soldiers marching in the distance. At head of title: To S.M. Grannis.
