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 suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on white horse facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on white horse facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
Color lithograph; Taylor, mounted, in uniform, against background of distant battle, after Bucholzer? Color lithograph; Taylor, mounted, in uniform, against background of distant battle, after Bucholzer? Small upright folio; margins trimmed; tape residue at top margin; yellowed. Baltimore, Purnell, '40. DDd.
Color lithograph by Kellogg; bust portrait in uniform. Color lithograph by Kellogg; bust portrait in uniform. Upright small folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; light soiling and foxed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.
Steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie after photograph by Matthew B. Brady; bust portrait in uniform. Steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie after photograph by Matthew B. Brady; bust portrait in uniform. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; cleaned. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Mezzotint by Clint after Shee, published Septr. 1, 1804; half-length portrait, hatless, in uniform, hands clasped over baton. Mezzotint by Clint after Shee, published Septr. 1, 1804; half-length portrait, hatless, in uniform, hands clasped over baton. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Maggs, 1954.
Color lithograph printed by Kellogg; Taylor and staff, mounted, flagstaff in background. Color lithograph printed by Kellogg; Taylor and staff, mounted, flagstaff in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1955.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after I.C(ruikshank); giant figure of general in uniform devouring soldiers and spearing others with forks. Giant figure is Suvarov, field-marshall in the Russian army. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after I.C(ruikshank); giant figure of general in uniform devouring soldiers and spearing others with forks. Giant figure is Suvarov, field-marshall in the Russian army. Small oblong folio, matted; pl. mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Maggs, 1953 Dialogue: O Begar if he once get to Paris the Directory will scarce serve him for a breakfast. Caption: London Pub. by SW Fores 50 Piccadilly June 1, 1799. Folios of caricatures lent.
Stipple-engraving by J. Jenkins after Pearson; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and cloak, shako in hand, outdoors. Stipple-engraving by J. Jenkins after Pearson; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and cloak, shako in hand, outdoors. Upright, mounted on folio paper; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
6th in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); mounted full-length portrait in uniform, looking through small magnifying lens or field glass, scene of tents and Egyptian pyramids in background. 6th in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); mounted full-length portrait in uniform, looking through small magnifying lens or field glass, scene of tents and Egyptian pyramids in background. Unbound; clean, foxing, matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
7th in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat and sword, scene of troop formations and Egyptian pyramids in background. 7th in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat and sword, scene of troop formations and Egyptian pyramids in background. Unbound; clean, foxing, matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
Three-quarter portrait of General Rodman, brigadier general in the American Civil War Three-quarter portrait of General Rodman, brigadier general in the American Civil War
Albumen print photograph; 3 mounted British officers on open plain, 1 being assisted by standing Indian aide; infantry in background. Albumen print photograph; 3 mounted British officers on open plain, 1 being assisted by standing Indian aide; infantry in background. No. 447 Oblong; no margins; clean.
Colored stipple-engraving by Maguire; full-length portrait in uniform with sword and plummed hat, outdoors. Colored stipple-engraving by Maguire; full-length portrait in uniform with sword and plummed hat, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. title: GENL. LAURISTON Aid-de-camp to BUONAPARTE, and Bearer of the Ratification of Peace with France. caption: Maguire Sculpt.
Mezzotint by A.B. Walter after a photograph; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Mezzotint by A.B. Walter after a photograph; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Large upright folio; margins intact; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
Steel engraving by John Sartain after Cogswell; group portrait outdoors, General Grant full-length in uniform. Steel engraving by John Sartain after Cogswell; group portrait outdoors, General Grant full-length in uniform. Upright large folio, matted; margins intact; mended tears in margin. N.Y., Kennedy, 1946.
by A.J. Vaas. "To the Army of the Northwest"--cover. Piano solo. Plate no.: 125--5. Cover lith. ill. by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co.: oval picture of Frémont, mounted at head of troops.
2-color lithograph print by Prang, by and after Ackermann; Sigel and Lyon, mounted, riding through clouds of cannon smoke. 2-color lithograph print by Prang, by and after Ackermann; Sigel and Lyon, mounted, riding through clouds of cannon smoke. Small upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. Providence, James Tyson, 1952.
Color lithograph by Currier & Ives; equestrian portrait, 3/4-view facing left, raising hat, horse rearing, small soldier figures in left background. Color lithograph by Currier & Ives; equestrian portrait, 3/4-view facing left, raising hat, horse rearing, small soldier figures in left background. Small upright folio; margins trimmed; tears and losses; very yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1958.
Albumen print photograph; rear view of group of British officers listening to commanding officer, with 3 horses, tree in right background. Albumen print photograph; rear view of group of British officers listening to commanding officer, with 3 horses, tree in right background. No. 412 Oblong; no margins; left edge slightly browned.
Albumen print photograph; group of British officers with horses standing on broad open plain, massed infantry on horizon at left, Indian attendants Albumen print photograph; group of British officers with horses standing on broad open plain, massed infantry on horizon at left, Indian attendants No. 11 Oblong; no margins; edges browned, torn.
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 2 hats, small crown, uniform decorations, insignia, in silver, gold and black. 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 2 hats, small crown, uniform decorations, insignia, in silver, gold and black. 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 5 original signed watercolors by Italo Cenni; row of 5 standing figures of officers and men, in light blue and gray overcoats, 1 holding bugle. One of 5 original signed watercolors by Italo Cenni; row of 5 standing figures of officers and men, in light blue and gray overcoats, 1 holding bugle. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
