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 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 Red and white with left arm extended and leaning on rifle. 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 Red and white with left arm extended and leaning on rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.
1st in pair of hand-colored engraving by and after Marroni; standing figure of cavalry guardsman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, gold trim, dragoon helmet, looking toward left. 1st in pair of hand-colored engraving by and after Marroni; standing figure of cavalry guardsman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, gold trim, dragoon helmet, looking toward left. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; slightly soiled; in folio yellow cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold "Uniforms of the Papal Guard, ca. 1830-50."
One of a collection of 4 line-engraved plates of uniform figures hand colored by W.K.W. Figure in red and khaki holding flag. One of a collection of 4 line-engraved plates of uniform figures hand colored by W.K.W. Figure in red and khaki holding flag. Unbound, together with other prints and watercolors in yellow cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Papal Guard, c. 1820."
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; 3 standing figures of officer and volunteer infantrymen, in conversation. 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; 3 standing figures of officer and volunteer infantrymen, in conversation. 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)
3rd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; several images, labelled, of uniform and insignia details, mostly in gold. 3rd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; several images, labelled, of uniform and insignia details, mostly in gold. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949. title provided by cataloger
11th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; uniform group of 1 mounted officer and 5 standing soldiers, including trumpeter at right, all in navy blue, outdoors. 11th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; uniform group of 1 mounted officer and 5 standing soldiers, including trumpeter at right, all in navy blue, outdoors. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.
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 belt buckles, buttons and other uniform decorations. 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 belt buckles, buttons and other uniform decorations. 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 3 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (by Gatti). [See also: Guardia d'Onore in piccolo uniforme (and) Re. Guardia del Corpo in piccolo uniforme.] One of a collection of 3 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (by Gatti). [See also: Guardia d'Onore in piccolo uniforme (and) Re. Guardia del Corpo in piccolo uniforme.] Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a gun, standing at ease. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a gun, standing at ease. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.
1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 15 mounted figures moving left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII' (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) 1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 15 mounted figures moving left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII' (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) Giant oblong folio New York, H.P. Kraus, 1966. 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/)
Chromolithograph plate; standing uniform figure in tricorn hat and red coat, wearing sword. Chromolithograph plate; standing uniform figure in tricorn hat and red coat, wearing sword. Upright; margins; clean. Lisbon, 1952.
Pencil sketch by Day of soldier with rifle sitting in chair, another figure standing behind him. Pencil sketch by Day of soldier with rifle sitting in chair, another figure standing behind him. Oblong folio, clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. Guard with long sword over his right shoulder. One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. Guard with long sword over his right shoulder. Folio, matted but unbound; foxed and creased; in red cloth portfolio, buff leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.
Subject: Yeomen of the Guard on parade; T. Packer Lith. Subject: Yeomen of the Guard on parade; T. Packer Lith. Title continues: Parade March by John Pridham. Price 3/-
Unsigned watercolor (copied from original painting by Hayes, formerly in mess hall of Royal Scots Fusiliers); mounted officer with guards in castle courtyard, band playing in circle in right background. Unsigned watercolor (copied from original painting by Hayes, formerly in mess hall of Royal Scots Fusiliers); mounted officer with guards in castle courtyard, band playing in circle in right background. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1969. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 4 color lithograph plates of standing uniform figures, outdoors, each with caption in Turkish script. One of a collection of 4 color lithograph plates of standing uniform figures, outdoors, each with caption in Turkish script. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled and worn; repaired tear. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch on heavy board, signed Sgt. G, of 2 soldiers trying to shield themselves from heavy rain in Guam. Original pen and ink and wash sketch on heavy board, signed Sgt. G, of 2 soldiers trying to shield themselves from heavy rain in Guam. Published in Yank, July 20, 1945, page 6 as: "Guam. The rain is falling at the front.".
Original pen and ink sketch with charcoal highlights. Bust portrait of a Marine smoking a cigarette in Guam. Original pen and ink sketch with charcoal highlights. Bust portrait of a Marine smoking a cigarette in Guam. Published in Yank, October 6, 1944.
Lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St. N.Y.; G.W. Quidor Engvr. Lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St. N.Y.; G.W. Quidor Engvr. Composed & respectfully dedicated to Capt. John S. Van Schaick of the Troy Citizen's Corps. by Edward P. Jones
Original sepia pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Shannon, of a nude soldier washing his laundry while another soldier unbuttons shirt, standing near rushing stream; natives carrying supplies in background, upper right; Guadalcanal Island shortly after it was secured from the Japanese. Original sepia pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Shannon, of a nude soldier washing his laundry while another soldier unbuttons shirt, standing near rushing stream; natives carrying supplies in background, upper right; Guadalcanal Island shortly after it was secured from the Japanese. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
Copper-engraving by Mannasser after Maÿr; diagram map of forts etc., groups of soldiers, artillery, tents etc. at bottom. Depicts the town of Krems an der Donau captured by the Imperial army in May 1646 Copper-engraving by Mannasser after Maÿr; diagram map of forts etc., groups of soldiers, artillery, tents etc. at bottom. Depicts the town of Krems an der Donau captured by the Imperial army in May 1646 Giant oblong folio; margins trimmed; creases, 2 halves pasted together at center; some stans or browning. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
Copper-engraving; perspective panorama of city and fortifications, small scenes of cavalry battle in lower corners, coat of arms in upper left corner. From: 'Theatrum Europäum', 1633. Copper-engraving; perspective panorama of city and fortifications, small scenes of cavalry battle in lower corners, coat of arms in upper left corner. From: 'Theatrum Europäum', 1633. Small oblong folio; margins; foxed, soiled, creased, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
One of a collection of 3 lithographic plates from 'Journal pitoresque'; by and after Wolf, printed by Höfelich; Kaiser about to lay cornerstone on platform, monument at left, Kaiserin's pavilion at right, infantry in background. One of a collection of 3 lithographic plates from 'Journal pitoresque'; by and after Wolf, printed by Höfelich; Kaiser about to lay cornerstone on platform, monument at left, Kaiserin's pavilion at right, infantry in background. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
3rd in set of 5 wood-engraved plates by Merian, of battle scenes (originally publshied in Merian, Theatrum Europaeum, Frankfurt, 1652). Bird's-eye view of army attacking fortified town with bastioned enceinte; alphabetical descriptive key at right. 3rd in set of 5 wood-engraved plates by Merian, of battle scenes (originally publshied in Merian, Theatrum Europaeum, Frankfurt, 1652). Bird's-eye view of army attacking fortified town with bastioned enceinte; alphabetical descriptive key at right. Unbound; margins; edges browned, some spotting; in brown slipcase, white label "17th century European battle prints".
Copper-engraving printed on satin; map of city and surrounding encampments and forces above; scene of siege below, with encampment in foreground. The map shows the encircling encampments of the Austrian army under the command of Charles, Duke of Lorraine, Marshal Bathiani, and Prince Lobkowitz around Prague in 1742. Copper-engraving printed on satin; map of city and surrounding encampments and forces above; scene of siege below, with encampment in foreground. The map shows the encircling encampments of the Austrian army under the command of Charles, Duke of Lorraine, Marshal Bathiani, and Prince Lobkowitz around Prague in 1742. Large upright folio on satin, mounted on and framed by embossed gold-foil paper; creased, slightly foxed; in acid-free broadside folder in map drawer. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, showing parts of American and Japanese fighter planes, also drawing of soldier standing by wooden fence, buildings in background. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, showing parts of American and Japanese fighter planes, also drawing of soldier standing by wooden fence, buildings in background. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean.
One of collection of several hand-colored engraved plates; six soldier figures, one mounted, in city square. Key reads: 1. Cosaque de la Garde Impériale Russe. 2. idem de Crimée. 3. idem de la Mer noire. 4. idem de la Crimée. 5 Cosaque Arnauts. 6. Cosaque Usbeek. One of collection of several hand-colored engraved plates; six soldier figures, one mounted, in city square. Key reads: 1. Cosaque de la Garde Impériale Russe. 2. idem de Crimée. 3. idem de la Mer noire. 4. idem de la Crimée. 5 Cosaque Arnauts. 6. Cosaque Usbeek. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original albumen print photograph; group portrait of 7 soldiers in various uniforms, probably Prussian (see insignia on spiked helmet); 2 seated and 5 standing; soldier on far right in hussar uniform. Original albumen print photograph; group portrait of 7 soldiers in various uniforms, probably Prussian (see insignia on spiked helmet); 2 seated and 5 standing; soldier on far right in hussar uniform. Upright; no margins; edges slightly chipped.
Albumen print photograph; group portrait of 4 British women seated, with book, among potted flowers. Albumen print photograph; group portrait of 4 British women seated, with book, among potted flowers. Square; no margins; clean. Dorchester on Thames, Pablo Butcher, 2006 title provided by cataloger
