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.
Partially colored lithograph by and after Legrand, printed by Donon, from series Reyes Contemporáneos; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, hat maps etc. on ledge at left. Partially colored lithograph by and after Legrand, printed by Donon, from series Reyes Contemporáneos; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, hat maps etc. on ledge at left. Small upright folio; margins; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1964.
2nd in pair of unfinished unsigned original pencil and watercolor drawings of figures in full armor (face not shown) [at Ambras Castle, Innsbruck, Austria] with pencil manuscript title on back, including note "Cabinet - Ambras 1822". 2nd in pair of unfinished unsigned original pencil and watercolor drawings of figures in full armor (face not shown) [at Ambras Castle, Innsbruck, Austria] with pencil manuscript title on back, including note "Cabinet - Ambras 1822". Large upright folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab, 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/)
Seventh in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; mounted general, holding sword, riding toward left, cavalry battle in background. Seventh in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; mounted general, holding sword, riding toward left, cavalry battle in background. Small upright folio, unbound; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "J.E. Leopold. Commanders of Turkish War. 1683". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Lithograph by and after Kriehuber, printed by Rauh; oval 3/4-length portrait in magyar or hussar dress. Lithograph by and after Kriehuber, printed by Rauh; oval 3/4-length portrait in magyar or hussar dress. Large upright folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957. title provided by cataloger
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and pipe, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and pipe, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.
Original watercolor signed and dated by de Luna; guides, led by officer at left center, at manoeuvres or going into action. Original watercolor signed and dated by de Luna; guides, led by officer at left center, at manoeuvres or going into action. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle equipment, uniform decorations, etc., in light blue and silver. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle equipment, uniform decorations, etc., in light blue and silver. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; mounted staff officer in blue jacket, scarlet trousers, riding toward right, looking back toward left. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; mounted staff officer in blue jacket, scarlet trousers, riding toward right, looking back toward left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. 5 soldiers resting or in conversation. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. 5 soldiers resting or in conversation. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; slight creasing. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
Wood-engraving; cavalry combat between regular (or French?) and irregular troops, showing killing of guerrilla leader. Wood-engraving; cavalry combat between regular (or French?) and irregular troops, showing killing of guerrilla leader. From Harper's Weekly, October 14, 1865, page 644.
Etching by Mitelli; standing figure in armor, baton in right hand, tents in right background. Lettered with two poems of four lines each in Italian, one, in first person, by the Guerriero, the other by Morte. From series: 'Le Ventiquattr'Hore dell'humana felicità'. Etching by Mitelli; standing figure in armor, baton in right hand, tents in right background. Lettered with two poems of four lines each in Italian, one, in first person, by the Guerriero, the other by Morte. From series: 'Le Ventiquattr'Hore dell'humana felicità'. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
1st in pair of original aquarelles; standing uniform figure with grounded rifle. 1st in pair of original aquarelles; standing uniform figure with grounded rifle. On tracing paper; clean. Paris, presented by Alex Cart, 1950.
Color lithograph imagerie plate numbered 128; map in center, 10 illustrations of military types and scenes surrounding it. Color lithograph imagerie plate numbered 128; map in center, 10 illustrations of military types and scenes surrounding it. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; soiled.
Color lithograph after Doré, printed by Lemercier; battle scene. Color lithograph after Doré, printed by Lemercier; battle scene. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Paris, '50.
One of a pair of lithograph prints by Lemercier; by Eugène Cicéri and V. Adam; perspective view of troops advancing across plain and towards embattled ridge at right center. One of a pair of lithograph prints by Lemercier; by Eugène Cicéri and V. Adam; perspective view of troops advancing across plain and towards embattled ridge at right center. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958.
One of a pair of lithograph prints by Lemercier; by and after Guérard; battle scene, violent combat in foreground. One of a pair of lithograph prints by Lemercier; by and after Guérard; battle scene, violent combat in foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958.
Color lithographic imagerie plate with 5 rows of war scenes. Color lithographic imagerie plate with 5 rows of war scenes. Upright folio; margins intact.
35th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue uniform, shako, leaning elbow on brounded rifle, facing right. 35th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue uniform, shako, leaning elbow on brounded rifle, facing right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label stamped gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
Colored lithograph printed by Fuentes; group of officials emerging from fortified town in mountains, presenting keys in submission to approaching Spanish troops. Plate 7 from series 'Guerra de Africa' published in Malaga, Spain. Colored lithograph printed by Fuentes; group of officials emerging from fortified town in mountains, presenting keys in submission to approaching Spanish troops. Plate 7 from series 'Guerra de Africa' published in Malaga, Spain. Oblong folio; margins; slightly faded, soiled.
30th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of pioneer, with axe, showing front and rear views, field and dress uniforms. 30th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of pioneer, with axe, showing front and rear views, field and dress uniforms. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.
One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, red jacket, white cover, with hat, sword, gun, and ax. One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, red jacket, white cover, with hat, sword, gun, and ax. From large folio, unbound; in 3/4 black cloth and green marble board portfolio, white paper cover label with ink inscription "Roy-aume de Naples par Auria, d'après nature, vers 1820;" bookplate of R. and J. Brunon. R. Brunon, 1985.
One of a group of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. One of a group of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. Upright medium folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Screbowski, 1987.
Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Cruikshank); soldiers relaxing on hillside near tents. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Cruikshank); soldiers relaxing on hillside near tents. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Redfern, 1955.
Color lithograph by Vincent Brooks after Hardinge, published December 3rd, 1855; troops marching through winding and rocky ravine, seacoast seen in distance. Color lithograph by Vincent Brooks after Hardinge, published December 3rd, 1855; troops marching through winding and rocky ravine, seacoast seen in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed; title faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
2nd of 2 original ink and watercolor drawing ssigned by Hoynk; 4 standing and seated uniform figures around large safe in front of tent, seacoast background. 2nd of 2 original ink and watercolor drawing ssigned by Hoynk; 4 standing and seated uniform figures around large safe in front of tent, seacoast background. Large, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. series title provided by cataloger
A soldier stand on guard, leaning against a brick wall. Jackets hang on a wooden door. An inner tube lies on the ground, another hangs on the wall. A trough-like container of water also lies on the ground. Its use is probably to test for leaks in the inner tubes. A soldier stand on guard, leaning against a brick wall. Jackets hang on a wooden door. An inner tube lies on the ground, another hangs on the wall. A trough-like container of water also lies on the ground. Its use is probably to test for leaks in the inner tubes. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.
A soldier is seen from the rear, standing on guard in front of piles of equipment, a rifle slung across his back. Several other soldiers stand in the background. A soldier is seen from the rear, standing on guard in front of piles of equipment, a rifle slung across his back. Several other soldiers stand in the background. Gold was inducted into the U.S. Army in May 1942, and was selected by the War Department Art Advisory Committee to serve as a war artist in Europe. Assigned to the Historical Branch, ETO, he traveled through the United Kingdom, France and Germany. His work also appeared in Yank magazine. Gift of the artist 1994.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with rifle facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and in German, and bearing the stamp of a Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with white plumed hat. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and in German, and bearing the stamp of a Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red and white with white plumed hat. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1951.