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.
Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; panoramic view of line of infantry, goose-stepping forward across field, mounted officer at far left. Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; panoramic view of line of infantry, goose-stepping forward across field, mounted officer at far left. Oblong small folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Gelatin DOP print photograph; slightly elevated view (from railroad car?) of very long line of infantry halted en-masse along railroad track at left, mounted officer at left center. Gelatin DOP print photograph; slightly elevated view (from railroad car?) of very long line of infantry halted en-masse along railroad track at left, mounted officer at left center. Upright small folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; rear view of civilian crowd in lower foreground, watching large mass of troops maneuvering on field in distance, 3 mounted officers in center foreground. Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; rear view of civilian crowd in lower foreground, watching large mass of troops maneuvering on field in distance, 3 mounted officers in center foreground. Upright small folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; line of infantry seated on grassy ridge, facing left, 2 officers standing, 1 on horseback. Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; line of infantry seated on grassy ridge, facing left, 2 officers standing, 1 on horseback. Upright small folio; margins; clean.
One of a pair of pencil and wash drawings showing suits of armor for man, one being mounted on armored horse. One of a pair of pencil and wash drawings showing suits of armor for man, one being mounted on armored horse. Upright and oblong small folio; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Hanusch; German infantrymen and officer charging into woods from left and attacking French infantry group. Original watercolor signed and dated by Hanusch; German infantrymen and officer charging into woods from left and attacking French infantry group. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger.
Mezzotint by Haid and after Haid and J.G. Bergmüller. 'Portrait of Georg Philipp Rugendas, bust turned to the right; in oval frame; a putto on the left painting Rugendas' portrait, a helmet and glove on the right corner at the front; a armoured man seen from behind with his head in profile to the left and holding a flag behind Rudengas' portrait; a battle on the left background with man on horseback holding swords' -- British Museum. Mezzotint by Haid and after Haid and J.G. Bergmüller. 'Portrait of Georg Philipp Rugendas, bust turned to the right; in oval frame; a putto on the left painting Rugendas' portrait, a helmet and glove on the right corner at the front; a armoured man seen from behind with his head in profile to the left and holding a flag behind Rudengas' portrait; a battle on the left background with man on horseback holding swords' -- British Museum. Upright folio; pl. mark, margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Copper-engraving by Baron after Adolphe (published in London by J. Boydell?); equestrian portrait, horse rearing toward left, figure intended to represent a Native American but resembling a black man, crouching and offering crown in left foreground, ships in left distance. Copper-engraving by Baron after Adolphe (published in London by J. Boydell?); equestrian portrait, horse rearing toward left, figure intended to represent a Native American but resembling a black man, crouching and offering crown in left foreground, ships in left distance. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Copper engraving (by or after S. Fürck?); equestrian portrait in robes of state, horse facing right and rearing, river and walled town in background. Copper engraving (by or after S. Fürck?); equestrian portrait in robes of state, horse facing right and rearing, river and walled town in background. Small upright folio; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original ink and watercolor sketch, dated and name-stamped by Stevenson; side view of large green truck, nicknamed "Georgia Belle", with red fire extinguisher, cable hoist in back. Original ink and watercolor sketch, dated and name-stamped by Stevenson; side view of large green truck, nicknamed "Georgia Belle", with red fire extinguisher, cable hoist in back. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
One of a collection of 6 engraved plates of half-length military portraits, each in oval enframement, some trophies. Engraved by Le Beau after Desrais, numbered 147. One of a collection of 6 engraved plates of half-length military portraits, each in oval enframement, some trophies. Engraved by Le Beau after Desrais, numbered 147. Upright, matted; margins; soiled and worn; repaired tear. Washington, D.C., Thomas T. Moebs, 1984.
Color mezzotint by W. Dickinson after Pine, dated 1759 by artist; full-length portrait in court dress or uniform with Garter sash, Yeoman of the Guard and grenadier visible through balusters at right. Color mezzotint by W. Dickinson after Pine, dated 1759 by artist; full-length portrait in court dress or uniform with Garter sash, Yeoman of the Guard and grenadier visible through balusters at right. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn, creased, bottom soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Mezzotint by Lupton after Gordon; full-length portrait in uniform, holding hat, on portico before column, trees in background; receiving standards from 2 members of the Royal Company of Archers kneeling at right. Mezzotint by Lupton after Gordon; full-length portrait in uniform, holding hat, on portico before column, trees in background; receiving standards from 2 members of the Royal Company of Archers kneeling at right. Large upright folio; margins trimmed.
Color lithograph by Arnz & Cie. after Fleuss; equestrian portrait in uniform, galloping toward right accompanied by officer and trumpeter. Color lithograph by Arnz & Cie. after Fleuss; equestrian portrait in uniform, galloping toward right accompanied by officer and trumpeter. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; worn, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Original pastel signed and dated by Steffens; 1/2-length portrait, hatless, in undress uniform. Original pastel signed and dated by Steffens; 1/2-length portrait, hatless, in undress uniform. Upright, mounted; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957. title provided by cataloger
Hand colored steel engraving by Illman after Trumbull; Washington, full-length in uniform with soldier nearby attending horse, battle in background. Hand colored steel engraving by Illman after Trumbull; Washington, full-length in uniform with soldier nearby attending horse, battle in background. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
Line and stipple engraving by and after Savage, published Feby. 7, 1792; oval bust portrait in uniform. Line and stipple engraving by and after Savage, published Feby. 7, 1792; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Mezzotint after Campbell; 3/4 length portrait in uniform. Mezzotint after Campbell; 3/4 length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; lower quarter damaged (holes) and repaired; light soiling. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
Halftone magazine plate after Smedley; Washington's coat in glass case, observed by museum-goers. Halftone magazine plate after Smedley; Washington's coat in glass case, observed by museum-goers. From Harper's Weekly, February 28, 1891, page 149.
Mezzotint by J. Sartain after Peale; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on sword, tent in left background, dragoon orderly in right background. Mezzotint by J. Sartain after Peale; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on sword, tent in left background, dragoon orderly in right background. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Copper-engraving by E.G. Gridley after Coles; view of monument, with allegorical figures and lozenge portrait of Washington, weeping soldier standing in right foreground. Copper-engraving by E.G. Gridley after Coles; view of monument, with allegorical figures and lozenge portrait of Washington, weeping soldier standing in right foreground. Small upright folio; margins; very yellowed, corner torn away, torn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
Mezzotint proof by R. Josey after Peale?; half-length portrait in general's uniform, hatless, left hand resting on sword, battle and fort in left background, cannon at right. Mezzotint proof by R. Josey after Peale?; half-length portrait in general's uniform, hatless, left hand resting on sword, battle and fort in left background, cannon at right. Large upright folio; margins; edges worn; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Color print (proof before letters) after Connor, dated 1915 by artist; 3/4-length portrait in field uniform and overcoat, outdoors. Color print (proof before letters) after Connor, dated 1915 by artist; 3/4-length portrait in field uniform and overcoat, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Stipple-engraving by G.S. & T.G. Facius after Berczy published Novr. 1, 1796; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, wearing Garter star and ribbon. Stipple-engraving by G.S. & T.G. Facius after Berczy published Novr. 1, 1796; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, wearing Garter star and ribbon. Upright folio, inlaid in paper mount; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1968.
Mezzotint engraved and published by Dupont Gainsborough, Dec. 30, 1790, after portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, 1781; full-length portrait in uniform with Garter sash and insignia, hat in hand, background of column and landscape. Mezzotint engraved and published by Dupont Gainsborough, Dec. 30, 1790, after portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, 1781; full-length portrait in uniform with Garter sash and insignia, hat in hand, background of column and landscape. Upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; worn. The original oil painting is in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored lithograph after Baugniet, London, 1854; three-quarter length figure in full dress uniform of 2nd Edmonton Royal Middlesex Rifle Militia, looking to left in rural setting Hand-colored lithograph after Baugniet, London, 1854; three-quarter length figure in full dress uniform of 2nd Edmonton Royal Middlesex Rifle Militia, looking to left in rural setting Upright folio Manchester by the Sea, MA, Christopher Bryant, 2019 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/)
Engraving by C. Warren after Corbould; bust portrait in robes and chain of order, in architectural enframement. Engraving by C. Warren after Corbould; bust portrait in robes and chain of order, in architectural enframement. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Bournemouth, Mathews, 1954.
