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 Meyer after von der Reyth; central illustration of uniform group, surrounded by border of 8 smaller illustrations of military groups and scenes. Lithograph by Meyer after von der Reyth; central illustration of uniform group, surrounded by border of 8 smaller illustrations of military groups and scenes. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, foxed, soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
Colored lithograph printed by Fuchs; cavalry parade preceded by trumpet band. Colored lithograph printed by Fuchs; cavalry parade preceded by trumpet band. Small oblong folio; margins intact; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.
Pair of original pencil drawings signed by Buek; half-length profile portraits in uniform, facing left. Pair of original pencil drawings signed by Buek; half-length profile portraits in uniform, facing left. Square, matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
Chromolithograph; militia regiment in blue and red uniforms, halted during parade on wide avenue; background of spectators, buildings. Title also in English. Chromolithograph; militia regiment in blue and red uniforms, halted during parade on wide avenue; background of spectators, buildings. Title also in English. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins slightly worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.
Signed pencil sketch signed in pencil bottom left: 'Charlet'; standing and sitting soldiers resting on march. Signed pencil sketch signed in pencil bottom left: 'Charlet'; standing and sitting soldiers resting on march. Square, mounted on cream paper, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
Colored engraving by Le Bas (dated 1742 by engraving) after Wouwerman; cavalryman, accompanied by woman and child following wagon, other dismounted troopers sitting around camp fire, and camp followers outside tent; invalid veteran begging for money. Colored engraving by Le Bas (dated 1742 by engraving) after Wouwerman; cavalryman, accompanied by woman and child following wagon, other dismounted troopers sitting around camp fire, and camp followers outside tent; invalid veteran begging for money. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1956.
Colored aquatint by and after Scherinski; 2 mounted soldiers with mounted women and child talking to peasant women on country road by sutler's booth, church in right distance. Colored aquatint by and after Scherinski; 2 mounted soldiers with mounted women and child talking to peasant women on country road by sutler's booth, church in right distance. Oblong, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Paris, Bihn, 1952.
Copper-engraving by Ravenet after van Loo; officers picnicking under tree in countryside, small figures of soldiers on march in background. Copper-engraving by Ravenet after van Loo; officers picnicking under tree in countryside, small figures of soldiers on march in background. Upright folio; matted; margins trimmed close; repaired tear. title: HALTE D'OFFICIERS. verse: Sans Bachus et Céres, adieu toute la gloire; La vaillance et l'amour sont bientost aux abois; Et pour faire de grands exploits, Il faut bien manger et bien boire. Courage donc, Guerriers, reparez vos esprits; Ranimez par le vin votre force et vos flames: Vous en servirez mieux les Dames, Et battrez mieux vos Ennemis. A.P.D.R. Moraine caption: D'après L'esquisce de Mr. Carle Vanloo. caption: gravé par Ravenet
7 uncolored wood engraved illustrations of marine scenes after Axel Tornrose. 7 uncolored wood engraved illustrations of marine scenes after Axel Tornrose. Giant folio, margins intact, yellowed. Presented, 1972, by Brown University Library.
Poster with large illustration of an Allied soldier holding back a German soldier from a collapsed woman and child at his feet. Against a background of red and yellow flames. Poster with large illustration of an Allied soldier holding back a German soldier from a collapsed woman and child at his feet. Against a background of red and yellow flames. Caption title. Another highlighted title at foot: Buy U.S. Government Bonds Third Liberty Loan. In lower margin: 4-A6A. Edwards and Deutsch Litho. Co. Dated from internal evidence. The Liberty Loan Act, a war finance measure, was instituted April 24, 1917.
One of 3 hand colored aquatints by J. Hill after Atkinson: troops and baggage resting near shed in village. [See also: Field day (and) Suttling booth]. One of 3 hand colored aquatints by J. Hill after Atkinson: troops and baggage resting near shed in village. [See also: Field day (and) Suttling booth]. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
One of a collection of four pencil and chalk drawings, one heightened in ink, 2 initialed "R.L.," of military scenes. One of a collection of four pencil and chalk drawings, one heightened in ink, 2 initialed "R.L.," of military scenes. All four illustrations appeared in the Illustrated London News on: September 3, 1870, page 249; September 10, 1870, page 264; March 18, 1871, page 256 (upper and lower), respectively. N.Y., Rockman, 1951.
From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Mounted and dismounted cavalrymen resting or camping in field, town building in far distance. From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Mounted and dismounted cavalrymen resting or camping in field, town building in far distance. Oblong, unbound; margins intact; clean, in maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "A. Sauerweid & L. Beyer, Militär-Gruppen, 1813-1815". Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor by Kobell, 1804; Cossack troops and pack horses resting on hillside, with lake or river and high mountains in background, town at water's edge. Original watercolor by Kobell, 1804; Cossack troops and pack horses resting on hillside, with lake or river and high mountains in background, town at water's edge. Oblong folio; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
View of arena with exhibitions of swordsmanship in progress; spectators in surrounding buildings View of arena with exhibitions of swordsmanship in progress; spectators in surrounding buildings Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. Large oblong folio; bound in 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".
Original ink wash drawing on board signed and dated by Michael; Admiral being transport from ship to ship, on open sea, by chair on guy-wire, many sailors watching. Original ink wash drawing on board signed and dated by Michael; Admiral being transport from ship to ship, on open sea, by chair on guy-wire, many sailors watching. Gift of the artist. Typed label on verso: "Halsey on Bos-un Chair. During the Third Fleet operations in Phillippine waters, Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. made frequent trips to various vessels of the fleet. Here he is pictured returning from one of these trips, transferring from a destroyer to his flagship by bos'un chair. The transfer was made with both ships underway and at high speed." Censor's stamp.
Lithographic cover illustration by Thayer after R. Cooke: single figure of a young soldier above whom an eagle holds a banner inscribed "semper paratus." Below the figure is a still life of various military accoutrements with the initials "C.G." inscribed on the gun powder barrels. The still life is arranged around a cartouche which frames a see-through view of a U.S.military encampment.
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. Interior of a hall showing flags and decorations on pillars. 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. Interior of a hall showing flags and decorations on pillars. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 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. Interior of hall with flags and curtains decorating pillars. 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. Interior of hall with flags and curtains decorating pillars. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; slightly yellowed. London, Spencer, 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. Interior of a hall with flags and decorations on pillars. 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. Interior of a hall with flags and decorations on pillars. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; some foxing at edges. London, Spencer, 1952.
Two Marines are seen aboard ship. To the left, a seated Marine rests his head in his arms across a line. A second, shirtless Marine to his right stands with his back to the viewer, looking into the distance. Additional ships can be seen on the horizon. Two Marines are seen aboard ship. To the left, a seated Marine rests his head in his arms across a line. A second, shirtless Marine to his right stands with his back to the viewer, looking into the distance. Additional ships can be seen on the horizon. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
One of a collection of 4 color engraved plates by J. Chapman after Elliott of fencing exercise by European officers. Two figures facing each other, swords raised. One of a collection of 4 color engraved plates by J. Chapman after Elliott of fencing exercise by European officers. Two figures facing each other, swords raised. Plate mark, margins, yellowed; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold. From the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature...' (London, J. Adlard, February 15th, 1806). New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. Folio, matted but unbound; some foxing around edges, creased; in red cloth portfolio, buff leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.
Colored lithograph by Šíra after Loth; insurgents with barricades defending bridge tower on Charles Bridge in Prague (from: 'Bildliche Darstellung nebst kurzer Erklarung von 12 Scenen der Pfingst-Wocke Prags im Jahre 1848') Colored lithograph by Šíra after Loth; insurgents with barricades defending bridge tower on Charles Bridge in Prague (from: 'Bildliche Darstellung nebst kurzer Erklarung von 12 Scenen der Pfingst-Wocke Prags im Jahre 1848') Medium upright folio; margins severely trimmed; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
written by Major J.N. Barker ; a tribute of respect to that illustrious friend of liberty on his arrival in the United States ; adapted to Genl. La Fayette's march, the Marsellois hymn ; the music arranged for a full military band at the request of the Committee of Arrangement by F. Fest. Song; for voice and piano. Caption title. English words (presumably by Barker); 1st verse printed below vocal line, verses 2-4 printed as text following music. Illustration: a small oval portrait of Lafayette set between flags, a cannon, cannonballs, a drum, a serpent (musical instrument), and the ship "Cadmus". Above the portrait is an eagle holding a banner in its mouth that reads "The Nation's guest" and one in its claws that reads "Lafayette". Above the eagle there is a semi-circle of thirteen stars / engd. by Woodruff.
arranged by G.W. Warren. For voice and piano. Caption title. Cover title: Hail Columbia!!! and Star spangled banner / transcribed for the piano by Geo. Wm. Warren. Cover lith. illustration: colored engraving of union soldier holding flag and sword, Capital in background / Keatinge Delt. ; Bovell, Lith.
The funeral procession of Sir Philip Sidney The funeral procession of Sir Philip Sidney Engraved throughout; with captions in Latin and English Publication date from STC Manuscript title page with watercolor illustration of armorial hatchment; extra illustrated with 8 engraved portraits of Sidney; roll divided into 32 mounted engraved plates (proofs) numbered 3-34, of funeral procession by Theodor de Bry after Thomas Lant. Formerly Marquess of Bute copy: has early states of plates throughout
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword, outdoors. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.
Engraving (after Loggan): 34 figures in 3 rows showing various academic robes. Engraving (after Loggan): 34 figures in 3 rows showing various academic robes. From Cantabrigia Illustrata by David Loggan Presented, 1978.
