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.
Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Wright; 3/4-length portrait in armor and Garter cloak, baton in hand, military formations in background. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Wright; 3/4-length portrait in armor and Garter cloak, baton in hand, military formations in background. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Steel engraving by H. Robinson after Reynolds, published Jan. 1, 1829; 3/4 length portrait in uniform, hatless, standing under cliff or ledge. Steel engraving by H. Robinson after Reynolds, published Jan. 1, 1829; 3/4 length portrait in uniform, hatless, standing under cliff or ledge. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Mezzotint by Edward Fisher after Reynolds; bust portrait in uniform. Mezzotint by Edward Fisher after Reynolds; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
Photograph of portrait; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Photograph of portrait; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Mounted on white boards; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored copy of frontispiece plate by C. Tomkins; King George III and princes, mounted, in uniform. Hand-colored copy of frontispiece plate by C. Tomkins; King George III and princes, mounted, in uniform. From The British Military Library, Vol. 1, 1799, frontispiece. Title supplied by cataloger.
Stipple-engraving by and after Richter; George III mounted in center, flanked by mounted Dukes and suite, trumpeters and royal standard, long lines of marching soldiers in left and right distance. Stipple-engraving by and after Richter; George III mounted in center, flanked by mounted Dukes and suite, trumpeters and royal standard, long lines of marching soldiers in left and right distance. From an engraved chart entitled 'A view of the volunteer army of Great Britain in the year 1806'. Designed to commemorate the great and untied spirit of the British people, aimed for the support of their ancient glory and independence against the unprincipled ambition of the French Government. Drawn, engraved and published by Henry Richter, London, March 1807. Inscription reads: 'To His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales, this work executed under his illustrious and immediate patronage, is with his royal highnesses gracious permission, most respectfully dedicated by his obedient and most faithful servant James Wilson'. London, Spencer, 1953. title provided by cataloger
Mezzotint by James Watson after Reynolds; oval half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Mezzotint by James Watson after Reynolds; oval half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Mezzotint proof before letters, by Burton after Gordon; full-length portrait in uniform, resting arm on pedestal. Mezzotint proof before letters, by Burton after Gordon; full-length portrait in uniform, resting arm on pedestal. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Sepia photograph of 2 men on board a ship. Inscription in ink: Dear Anna Kinsolving with the kindest on the journey from the Big Adventure Brest, France April 10 '19 George H. Boothby (Reporter) 10 years after Baltimore July 15 '29. In 1917, Boothby traveled to France as a correspondent for The World to cover the war. Sepia photograph of 2 men on board a ship. Inscription in ink: Dear Anna Kinsolving with the kindest on the journey from the Big Adventure Brest, France April 10 '19 George H. Boothby (Reporter) 10 years after Baltimore July 15 '29. In 1917, Boothby traveled to France as a correspondent for The World to cover the war. Upright medium folio; creased and torn.
Unsigned original watercolor (by Wageman); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, left hand on sword pommel, cannon at right. Unsigned original watercolor (by Wageman); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, left hand on sword pommel, cannon at right. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger
Engraving; full-length portrait (copied from an engraving by Robert White) standing near tree and wearing part armor, plumed bonnet and with grounded pike in right hand, gauntlets and helmet on ground, city in left background; famous as a naval personage. Engraving; full-length portrait (copied from an engraving by Robert White) standing near tree and wearing part armor, plumed bonnet and with grounded pike in right hand, gauntlets and helmet on ground, city in left background; famous as a naval personage. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Song sheet numbered 409, published Novr. 4, 1805, with color engraved illustration of British soldier and sailor on islet, guarding statue of Britannia, warships in background, verses of song below. Song sheet numbered 409, published Novr. 4, 1805, with color engraved illustration of British soldier and sailor on islet, guarding statue of Britannia, warships in background, verses of song below. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Lithograph by George Müller; conversation-piece group of Royal family seated beneath draperies, trophies etc. on portico, mounted officer with groom and horse waiting beyond balustrade at left. Lithograph by George Müller; conversation-piece group of Royal family seated beneath draperies, trophies etc. on portico, mounted officer with groom and horse waiting beyond balustrade at left. Small oblong folio, mounted folio; margins intact; mount stained and yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored scene of soldier with cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored scene of soldier with cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1 of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Soldier with white cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 1 of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Soldier with white cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed; yellowed, lower right edge bent. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Stipple and line-engraving by Hieronymus Benedict after Ecken; portrait bust in uniform, enframement of military trophies. Stipple and line-engraving by Hieronymus Benedict after Ecken; portrait bust in uniform, enframement of military trophies. Small upright; margins trimmed; slightly soiled; matted small folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions. Uncolored engraving of battle scene. Depicts Georg Horne rescuing his colleague Pickel from four French soldiers who were about to capture him on September 12, 1792. From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 2. One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions. Uncolored engraving of battle scene. Depicts Georg Horne rescuing his colleague Pickel from four French soldiers who were about to capture him on September 12, 1792. From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 2. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
21st in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 29, mounted general, holding baton, facing left. 21st in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 29, mounted general, holding baton, facing left. Small, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold "Alex. Boener. Commanders of the Turkish War, 1683". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. series title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 21 lithographed half-length and bust military portraits. One of a collection of 21 lithographed half-length and bust military portraits. Small folio; margins trimmed, slightly foxed; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Engraving by and after Beck; bust portrait in armor and cloak. Engraving by and after Beck; bust portrait in armor and cloak. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed, tear in right margin. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
4th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in scarlet coat with blue trim, holding sword, on galloping horse facing left; 3 smaller mounted figures, walled town, countryside in background. 4th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in scarlet coat with blue trim, holding sword, on galloping horse facing left; 3 smaller mounted figures, walled town, countryside in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed slightly. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. series title provided by cataloger
Mezzotint after Corbutt (pseudonym of Richard Purcell); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand resting on cannon, ships besieging fortress in background. Mezzotint after Corbutt (pseudonym of Richard Purcell); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand resting on cannon, ships besieging fortress in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled and worn. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1947.
2nd in collection of 7 color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; standing officer with black horse beside tree at right, smaller soldier figures in left background. 2nd in collection of 7 color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; standing officer with black horse beside tree at right, smaller soldier figures in left background. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
Color lithograph by Mayer & Stetfield; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Color lithograph by Mayer & Stetfield; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Small upright folio; margins intact; slightly rumpled. Rutland, Vt., Tuttle, 1955.
6 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, breeches, coat, hat and cane. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 6 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, breeches, coat, hat and cane. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 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/)
One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms; and A Warder of the Tower.] One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms; and A Warder of the Tower.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms and A Warder of the Tower.] One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms and A Warder of the Tower.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123. lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue holding trumpet and facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123. lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue holding trumpet and facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in black on brown horse facing left. Inlaid, but loose from binding of album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in black on brown horse facing left. Inlaid, but loose from binding of album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slightly yellowed. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.