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.
Pencil and watercolor drawing signed and dated by Simpson, 13 Dec. 1878; three figures on river bank, mountains in distance. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Pencil and watercolor drawing signed and dated by Simpson, 13 Dec. 1878; three figures on river bank, mountains in distance. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. 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/)
One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in orange, brown and khaki with rifle over right shoulder and neck. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in orange, brown and khaki with rifle over right shoulder and neck. Unbound; in black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Subject: Bust portrait of General Gordon in Egyptian uniform; after R. C(hilds) Subject: Bust portrait of General Gordon in Egyptian uniform; after R. C(hilds) Title continues: Written by George Horncastle, music by Dr. John D'Esté. M.A. Sid. Sux. Coll. Cantab. Price 1/6.
composed by Zetzsche, arranged by S. Knaebel & performed by the Boston Brass Band. Arranged for piano. Cover lith. ill. by Thayer: uniformed figure standing in a landscape near water, city in distance, camp site, cannon and flg behind him.
composed by Zetzsche, arranged by S. Knaebel & performed by the Boston Brass Band. Arranged for piano. Cover lith. ill. by Thayer: uniformed figure standing in a landscape near water, city in distance, camp site, cannon and flag behind him.
Mezzotint by S. Cousins & T. Atkinson after painting dated 1885 by Dickinson, published June 1st, 1886; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and cape, outdoors, on rooftop in Khartoum, holding book and binoculars. Mezzotint by S. Cousins & T. Atkinson after painting dated 1885 by Dickinson, published June 1st, 1886; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and cape, outdoors, on rooftop in Khartoum, holding book and binoculars. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 1 mounted and 3 standing uniform figures, Highland dress, on country road. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 1 mounted and 3 standing uniform figures, Highland dress, on country road. Oblong small folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure wearing pith helmet and pack, with grounded rifle, in stony landscape. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure wearing pith helmet and pack, with grounded rifle, in stony landscape. Upright on board, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned pencil and watercolor drawing; standing figure of corporal in field dress and swagger stick. Original unsigned pencil and watercolor drawing; standing figure of corporal in field dress and swagger stick. Upright, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white and red with right hand tucked in jacket and left hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white and red with right hand tucked in jacket and left hand on walking stick. Small; dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
words and music by Sam Habelow ; arranged by Jos. Solman. For voice and piano. Caption title. Pages 1-2 are unnumbered. Cover illustration: photograph of Salvation Army center in France; drawing of ships / Starmer, N.Y.
composed & respectfully dedicated by permission to Lieut. Col. Smyth, C.B. & the officers of the Sixteenth Queens Lancers by J.G. Ones (Master of the band) Cover title. Cover lithographic illustration: medallion with galloping lancer, battle honor. Pr. 2/-
written around a Fort Niagara fragment by Robert Lloyd. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for "Songs the soldiers and sailors sing": p. [4] Cover illustration: drawing of woman in military uniform / Henry Hutt. Also published for: band, orchestra, male quartette.
Original pen and ink drawing, signed (and dated on verso) by L.E.F(isher); seated man in hat, hunched forward, one elbow on knee, hand on chin. Fragment of another figure, also labeled "Goldbrick", on verso. Original pen and ink drawing, signed (and dated on verso) by L.E.F(isher); seated man in hat, hunched forward, one elbow on knee, hand on chin. Fragment of another figure, also labeled "Goldbrick", on verso. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.
Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; constable in dark blue coat, red trim, red fez, standing with grounded rifle. Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; constable in dark blue coat, red trim, red fez, standing with grounded rifle. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.
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; close-up image of gold button or uniform element, showing eagle design on fiery vase. 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; close-up image of gold button or uniform element, showing eagle design on fiery vase. 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)
4th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; mounted officer, and infantryman standing at attention, with grounded rifle, both in khaki uniforms, in barren landscape. 4th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; mounted officer, and infantryman standing at attention, with grounded rifle, both in khaki uniforms, in barren landscape. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents".
1st in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 3 standing figures in black uniforms, gold trim and turbans. 1st in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 3 standing figures in black uniforms, gold trim and turbans. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents".
2nd in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; mounted cavalry officer and lancer in black uniforms, gold trim. red and gold turbans, facing left. 2nd in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; mounted cavalry officer and lancer in black uniforms, gold trim. red and gold turbans, facing left. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents".
3rd in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in khaki and light brown uniforms, 1 wearing turban, the other holding sword, looking toward right. 3rd in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in khaki and light brown uniforms, 1 wearing turban, the other holding sword, looking toward right. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents".
Original watercolor on heavy board, signed and dated by Murphy, of women soldiers in the back of a jeep headed off to work. Original watercolor on heavy board, signed and dated by Murphy, of women soldiers in the back of a jeep headed off to work. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
Hand-colored lithograph; group of highland soldiers and friends standing and sitting at edge of tent camping ground. Hand-colored lithograph; group of highland soldiers and friends standing and sitting at edge of tent camping ground. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; repaired fold and tear. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Two original watercolor illustrations on 1 sheet initialed and dated 1862 by 'J.R.P.'; Royal Artillery soldier standing on quay before and after service in India. Two original watercolor illustrations on 1 sheet initialed and dated 1862 by 'J.R.P.'; Royal Artillery soldier standing on quay before and after service in India. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure in blue and red leaning on rifle, dog standing on hind legs; church and other buildings and horse drawing cart in background. One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure in blue and red leaning on rifle, dog standing on hind legs; church and other buildings and horse drawing cart in background. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn.
Lithograph caricature by Judd & Co. after W.G.S.; Alexander II, full-length in uniform, about to be blown up by exploding bomb. Lithograph caricature by Judd & Co. after W.G.S.; Alexander II, full-length in uniform, about to be blown up by exploding bomb. Upright folio; margins intact; creased; surface dirt. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.
written and composed by Ernest Halphin. For voice and piano. First line of text: God save the South! Verses [1]-[8] printed as text on p.[3] Cover lith. ill. of crossed C.S.A. flags.
