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 145 (of 146 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and red with sword and walking stick. One of a collection of 145 (of 146 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and red with sword and walking stick. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
31st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; engineer or sapper in dark gray uniform, red trim, standing with shovel and pick near rampart, at right. 31st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; engineer or sapper in dark gray uniform, red trim, standing with shovel and pick near rampart, at right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
11th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing artilleryman, holding ramrod, and mounted gendarme officer, both in blue coats, outdoors. 11th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing artilleryman, holding ramrod, and mounted gendarme officer, both in blue coats, outdoors. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.
Stipple-engraving by Parfait Augrand after Dutailli; Napoleon speaking to woman and child in Egyptian dress in vestibule of house, aide standing in doorway. Stipple-engraving by Parfait Augrand after Dutailli; Napoleon speaking to woman and child in Egyptian dress in vestibule of house, aide standing in doorway. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1952.
One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in the Bavarian Army Museum etc. Two figures in blue with swords facing left. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in the Bavarian Army Museum etc. Two figures in blue with swords facing left. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
9th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of infantry and cavalry general staff, 2 in navy blue jackets, 1 in white, in barracks courtyard. 9th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of infantry and cavalry general staff, 2 in navy blue jackets, 1 in white, in barracks courtyard. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki and red facing right. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki and red facing right. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of a collection of 6 color lithograph caricatures after Harry Payne from the series 'Reynolds' British Army'. General about to be thrown from his horse at an inspection. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph caricatures after Harry Payne from the series 'Reynolds' British Army'. General about to be thrown from his horse at an inspection. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.
Collodion print photograph; 4 generals in conversation in city park or square, military and civilian onlookers in background. Collodion print photograph; 4 generals in conversation in city park or square, military and civilian onlookers in background. Upright, in envelope; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger Presented by Mrs. Harriott S. Collier, Southbury, CT, 1977
2-color lithograph by and after van der Venne, dated 1849 by artist; general, seated in farm wagon, escorted by cavalrymen, figure of dead soldier prostrate in foreground. 2-color lithograph by and after van der Venne, dated 1849 by artist; general, seated in farm wagon, escorted by cavalrymen, figure of dead soldier prostrate in foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1953.
Hand-colored engraved plate by Fleischmann after Heidelhoff; mounted officer, soldiers and flag in right distance Hand-colored engraved plate by Fleischmann after Heidelhoff; mounted officer, soldiers and flag in right distance
Original photograph by "Efe"; Franco, 3/4-length in uniform, hatless, indoors. Original photograph by "Efe"; Franco, 3/4-length in uniform, hatless, indoors. Small upright; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.
17th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of general in black coat, gloves and hat, on white horse, facing left; 3 separate images of epaulettes, cuffs, etc. below. 17th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of general in black coat, gloves and hat, on white horse, facing left; 3 separate images of epaulettes, cuffs, etc. below. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. London, Redfern, 1955.
Lithograph pl. portrait of Generale Sacchi, officer in Garibaldi's army. Lithograph pl. portrait of Generale Sacchi, officer in Garibaldi's army. Folio, unbound; in 1/2 red and yellow cloth portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.
One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures. Uniform figure pointing with right hand and holding sword in left, battle in distance. One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures. Uniform figure pointing with right hand and holding sword in left, battle in distance. Upright folio, unbound, somewhat soiled and edges torn. In red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Lasinio--Uniforms of Cisalpine and Ligurian Republics--Original Water-Colours, c. 1804." N.Y., Arthur Rau, 1956.
One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures, outdoors. Figure pointing to the left with his left hand, right hand tucked in front of jacket, sword hanging from belt; soldiers marching up mountain in the distance. One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures, outdoors. Figure pointing to the left with his left hand, right hand tucked in front of jacket, sword hanging from belt; soldiers marching up mountain in the distance. Upright folio, unbound, slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Lasinio--Uniforms of Cisalpine and Ligurian Republics--Original Water-Colours, c. 1804." N.Y., Arthur Rau, 1956.
One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure in armor on galloping horse. One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure in armor on galloping horse. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; margins almost entirely trimmed away; creases in right margin; slightly soiled. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Lithograph pl. portrait of Generale Carini, officer in Garibaldi's army. Lithograph pl. portrait of Generale Carini, officer in Garibaldi's army. Placed in folio, unbound; in 1/2 red and yellow cloth portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.
1st in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; mounted general (Louis XIV?) and staff under trees in left foreground, cavalry advancing toward walled town in right background. 1st in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; mounted general (Louis XIV?) and staff under trees in left foreground, cavalry advancing toward walled town in right background. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
6th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of general in navy blue coat with red facings, red trousers, and 2 quartermasters in dark green coats, white trousers. 6th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of general in navy blue coat with red facings, red trousers, and 2 quartermasters in dark green coats, white trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952. .
Mezzotint by Mottram after Grant, published Octr. 21st, 1870; full-length portrait in uniform, shield leaning against stool at left, crown and seal on table at right. Mezzotint by Mottram after Grant, published Octr. 21st, 1870; full-length portrait in uniform, shield leaning against stool at left, crown and seal on table at right. Giant upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Unsigned watercolor drawing (perhaps a portrait or copied from a portrait); standing full-length figure in uniform. Unsigned watercolor drawing (perhaps a portrait or copied from a portrait); standing full-length figure in uniform. Small upright folio; no margins; stained. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of general, facing right. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of general, facing right. Upright, matted together with 2nd image; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
5th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of general in navy blue coat with red facings, 2 adjutants in dark green coats. 5th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of general in navy blue coat with red facings, 2 adjutants in dark green coats. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Lithograph by Relstad, printed by Joh. Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by Relstad, printed by Joh. Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio; margins intact; slightly soiled in margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Color lithograph, numbered 15, Taylor mounted and sitting sidewise in saddle, pointing with left hand and taking notes with right hand. Color lithograph, numbered 15, Taylor mounted and sitting sidewise in saddle, pointing with left hand and taking notes with right hand. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; slight yellowing. N.Y., Edward Eberstadt, 1954.
Color lithograph by Currier, No. 464; Taylor full-length in uniform with sword grounded, troop formations in landscape background. Color lithograph by Currier, No. 464; Taylor full-length in uniform with sword grounded, troop formations in landscape background. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1955.
